Cougar: A Sleek Rainboot by the Name of Regal
posted by: freePOrnaoa in General on January 20th, 2011
Wait, are those Frye Harness Ring boots?
No, those are Cougar boots!
A sleek new entry into the world of rainboots, the Cougar Regal is getting a lot of attention for its motorcycle-meets-Western style.
We’ve been getting a lot of sleety between-rain-and-snow lately. So the gals in New York have been wearing their rainboots instead of their snowboots. Makes sense, since all the snow is turning into rain puddles.
Shoes like these will be great for your spring. Instead of feeling like you can’t go out to a trendy dive bar after work on a rainy day because you’re wearing your preppy, brightly colored Wellies or some childish-looking Strawberry rainboots with rubber duckies or umbrellas on them, you’ll fit right in with a cool crowd without sacrificing rain protection.
More photos of my new Cougar boots after the jump!
Trying them on, trotting around the office… they’re a bit heavier than Hunters but the cuteness factor is high. Make sure you get them right on size. I’m between an 8.5 and a 9, but probably more like an 8.5. I got a 9 at first and that was way too big — they were falling off my feet!
There’s definitely a bit of a heel, at 1.25 inches, and enough support to give you some arch. A supersoft cushioning EVA insole absorbs shock and helps comfort a weary walking foot. I do think that these might be too heavy for a tiny little gal with tiny feet, though.
They did a very good job at keeping me dry on a recent slushy day. The shaft is not incredibly high, especially not as high as Hunter boots, at 11 inches, but it did the job. I don’t see a reason for higher, living in the city. But most of all, they’re the most stylish, least juvenile rainboots I’ve ever seen. No duckies, no umbrellas, and they don’t even look like a rainboot from a few feet away. Love em!
The Cougar Regal Boot, $56 at 6pm.com and $67.20 from Zappos (in case you’re the kind that likes to have the option of free shipping returns). They seem to generally be available between sizes six and 11.
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March 29, 2011 at 11:00 am, Rain Boots said:
Really impressive boot and stylish too. Unfortunately only 3 left in size 10. Hopefully they will have a similar style in stock for the rainy season soon.
January 23, 2011 at 10:30 pm, Trainingheels said:
Glad you guys loved em! These shoes have served me very well and are the most stylist rainboot I've seen as of late. And on sale! I've been impressed with Cougar Boots as well, Anna, and I think they will definitely only grow in popularity! Enjoy and thanks for reading!
January 22, 2011 at 10:37 am, Dazza said:
I wont touch any other manufacturer – my shoes are part of me so why risk badly fitting shoes by going elsewhere
January 22, 2011 at 5:03 am, Boys Athletic Shoes said:
mine is already out-of-tune, I've used it for 2 straight yrs already a nd it really gives a great help specially for those times that you really need it, anyways, looks like I have my next boot coming..
January 21, 2011 at 6:37 am, Anna @ShoeHunting said:
I have these too! They are amazingly comfy, and CUTE.
I have two pairs of Cougar boots, and I think in the next year they'll be up there with all the other big name cold weather boot companies.
January 21, 2011 at 3:10 am, Lotus Shoes said:
Hhhmm don't know what to make of these i think they are probly the type of boot only to suit certian women. Will have try some on and see
just so you know aswell the price at zappos has gone down to $58 just incase they don't have your size at 6pm.com.