One of my many inexplicable obsessions is watching weather reports and visiting weather forecast sites. I truly love to know what is in the forecast, even if it is inaccurate 90% of the time. Here in San Francisco, there is a huge storm brewing off the coast and expected to hit the city on Friday with high winds and lots of rain. Anyone not from California would consider this a pretty wimpy storm but here, since big ones are rare we get excited about the slightest weather disturbance. Regardless, all the talk of the storm (and SF's wet winter beginning) had me thinking about my rain gear, a matter that is on the minds of many this time of year.

Because nothing is worse that ruining a pair of shoes (except maybe having soaked feet), the most crucial item is a good pair of rain boots. My pick is the original (and the best) Hunter Tall Rain Boots. Available in a variety of colors and with sold-separately fleece lined "socks", these boots will keep you dry in rain, sludge and whatever else crosses your path. I have been on the hunt for the boots in navy, as they are sold out on many shoe sites. Luckily I found them in my size at Endless, with 6.0% Cash Back and free overnight shipping, so I will have them on my feet just in time for the big storm!

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