April showers bring May flowers, but sometimes it just leads
to more showers like it does here in Portland. From November to July 5th, you
pretty much just plan for rain when you go out. There are other places like
this and if you want to go out and do things, you’re going to face mud and big
puddles. I have a ton of shoes, but when it’s particularly rainy or I go
somewhere it’s bound to be muddy, it’s nice to have a pair of Wellington boots
(wellies) in your closet to put on and enjoy the day without ruining your
normal shoes or fancy boots.
I love wellies, because they are fun and cozy, but the
problem is that normally they don’t have much support for all-day wear and you
usually have to wear, like, three pair of socks to keep your feet warm. Butterfly
Twists have taken care of all your wellie problems, including the fact that
most aren’t all that pretty to look at. They’re made in London – where it rains
all year round like it does in Portland – so you know they know all about
wellie woes, especially when having to wear them walking around the city and up
and down tube station stairs. Unhappy feet are a no-go which means these are
perfect for traveling, too.
I have been lucky that we have had a lot of rainy days since
I’ve received my Windsor wellies. I put them on with a pair of jeans and felt
ready for anything. I wore them to an arena football game and immediately received
a compliment from the lady next to me on how cute they were. And they are cute, but they are super functional,
because they have memory foam insoles that support my feet and also make them
really comfortable to wear all day.
These wellies are also lined, so they keep your feet warm,
whether you wear fatty boot socks or not. That’s perfect for wear I live where
it rains in the winter and in the summer and all the months in between.
Butterfly Twists come in whole sizes. I wear a size 6.5 in shoes, so I had to
choose to go up or down a size. The wellies are made a bit bigger for those who
like to wear thick socks with them. Because they are lined and I wanted to wear
them year-round, I went towards the small size (a 6 instead of a 7) and they
fit perfect, even with socks on.
You know what else? There’s totally enough room for my toes!
That probably sounds weird, but often you get boots and it feels like your feet
are crammed into them. These boots fit fantastically. Your foot doesn’t jostle
around in them (as happens with a lot of rain boots), but they don’t squish
your feet either. Even if you wear normal socks with them, they have the fun
sweater detail to make it look like you’re on trend and own those special socks
to go with wellies, but without actually buying them and stretching them out
for the look. Not sure you like the sock detail? Get a pair of Carlisles
instead that are just as cute, but a little more stylish and like regular boots
that will also go with dresses and slacks.
Aside from being pretty attractive and comfy, the Windsor boots
have your back…er, feet? They have a grippy sole, so you won’t slip and slide
on rainy sidewalks at the farmers’ market or while squishing through the mud in
the forest or through a corn maze (which I’m totally going to wear these boots
for in the fall).
Because they are lightweight, I can keep them in my bag
wherever I go, plus they won’t make my carry-on extra heavy like other boots. That
packability is what is going to make them a perfect travel companion to rainy
destinations and on winter trips. These would have been awesome on my trip to
Paris where it rained almost every day and was crazy cold. Next time I’ll have
them and you can make sure you have a great pair of Butterfly Twists on your
next trip like that as well, and at home when you need them most.
On my trip to Ecuador, I needed a pair of rubber boots to
wear in the rainforest, but I didn’t have room in my bag to pack any. We ended
up buying some cheap pairs at an outdoor market and then leaving them at the
eco-lodge for future visitors. If I’d had these Windsor wellies from Butterfly
Twists, they would have fit in my carry-on, not cost me any extra on my trip
and also fit much better and offer support for my hikes.
Don’t get dirt and general bottom shoe gunk on your other
belongings. Your Windsor wellies come with a waterproof travel bag so you can
keep them separate from the other stuff in your carry-on or day bag. Bonus! {P.S. These would make a great gift for the mom on your list for Mother's Day!}
Next week I'll have a review up for Butterfly Twists' foldable flats!
Other Information
Colors they come in: Navy/Yellow (shown) | Green/Orange | Grey/Pink |
Black/Grey | Red/Black | Navy/ Red
How much are they? $80
Where can I buy them? On the Butterfly Twists
website
Other specs: Rubber structure, fleece-lined, 100% waterproof
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Disclaimer: I was
provided with a pair of Butterfly Twists Windsor wellies for the purposes of
this review, but all opinions are 100% my own.
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