Annmarie O'Connor: Incorporate weather-worthy boots into your wardrobe this season

Fashion and function can still co-exist

It's time to pivot towards practicality, says Annmarie O'Connor.

It’s official. Mother Nature has the upper hand. There’s only so long we can baby name storms and avoid colours like yellow, orange and red. The word ‘unsettled’ speaks volumes and it’s telling us to pivot towards practicality, especially when it comes to footwear.

That’s not to say fashion and function can’t co-exist. It just means furloughing those kitten heels for weather-worthy footwear. What better place to start than eco-friendly and Insta-famous brand Vivaia whose sustainable water-repellent boots, like the Regina Pro, span 15 colours in sizes 35-43? Made from materials like recycled plastic bottles, these mid-ankle beauties will keep you dry while preventing errant speed wobbles with their anti-slip rubber outsoles.