Faux suede boots @ MooShoes

Boots are a definite must-have for the cold weather. Either they stay at your ankles and hike up near your knees, but boots give you warmth and support. 

With leather and rubber as key ingredients in boots, there are eco-friendlier boots out there at some retailers like at MooShoes.com. 

Look for boots that can stand the elements and make a fashion statement.

Novacas Beige Canvas Haley Boot, $59.95, mooshoes.com.

Hearts of Darkness Brilliance Boot in Wine, $59.95, mooshoes.com.

Beyond Skin Hendrix Boot in Brown, $39.99, mooshoes.com.

Eco-friendly rain boots

Capelli New York Cowboy Solid
in Purple (vegan), $38.90,
whatapair.com

Though umbrellas complete the outfit, rainy season is really for the rain boot. They could be made of rubber, leather, and other materials not exactly contributing to the environment in a positive way. This season, there's more of an eco-friendly selection of rain boots.

Vegan rain boots are easier to find since many companies don't use animal by-products such as leather or fur to make the boot. But on the other hand, some still do, so check the label for its contents. 

Chooka Rain Boot in Turquoise
(natural rubber),$59.99,
whatapair.com

Natural rubber is an eco-friendly material. It's extracted from plants and trees without destroying the source even though it's still affected. With synthetic rubber, chemicals create the substance, and it's more widely used. Now, rain boots using natural rubber have a larger availability than before. 

Infamously, the rain boot is popular for its crazy designs, favoring the younger crowd, but you can still wear a sturdy, fashionable rain boot for school and the workplace. 

Cougar Cutie Rain Boot (vegan),
$49.99, whatapair.com

Solid colors, a mixture of dark colors, or two-color designs are great choices.
If you feel safer without the splash of bright color, try the solid black, brown, or beige rain boot. 

Also, unique designs like the shorter ankle boot and the cowboy style above can make your rainy day shoes stand out even more.