On the west coast, we’ve been fortunate enough to have had our great summer weather last far into fall. Unfortunately, as much as I wish the sunshine would stay, the cold, wet days of autumn seem to be upon us. Instead of short sleeve shirts and lightweight jackets, my kids are donning their rubber boots and raingear every time we go out. The battles begin at the front door, because all summer my kids have been living in their easy-to-wear slide on plastic shoes, both of them put up a fuss when I pull out the lace up runners or fussy, fancy boots. They want comfort and shoes they can put on themselves without any help from mom and dad.

Holeys, smart as they are, has come to the rescue and introduced the Critters Puddle Boot and Coastal Boot. Brighten up gray, rainy days with these fun rain boots that are perfect for all kinds of puddle jumping. Ideal for boys and girls, Critters Puddle and Coastal Boots will keep kids’ feet dry and are sure to make a splash at the playground! You won’t be able to keep your little one inside on a rainy day, so let them splash away in style in these waterproof boots.

Admittedly, I was not a fan of this shoe fad at first, but was converted once I took my kids on holidays and they both began wearing them endlessly. Now I appreciate their usefulness – and my kids love the fact that they can take them on and off without my help. The new boots have been a hit, the bright colors a treat, and there are no more all-out wars to get out the door.

For colder weather, or chilly indoor floors, they also have Winter XP2’s. Their ultra-soft shearling liner sock keeps toes feeling toasty warm, even on the coldest days. Ideal for around the house or a quick trip outdoors, these are perfect for die-hard slip-on shoe lovers.

Enter to win a pair of Coastal Boots by visiting holeys.com and then leaving us a comment letting us know what your favourite style and color is.

Standing on my Soapbox,

JB