Whether you call them rain boots, wellies or gum boots, they're the shoes we have always relied upon to get us through wet winter days.

While these boots have long been considered a practical shoe option, rain boots officially became a fashion staple in 2005, when Kate Moss paired a set of knee-high Hunter Boots with a glittery mini dress for a particularly muddy day out at Glastonbury Festival. The rest was history and these days, rain boots are just as likely to be making an appearance on a slick city street as they are to be squelching through a muddy field.

So, what should you look for in the perfect winter shoe? While you can keep it classic with a pair of the original Hunter Boots, there are also plenty of more playful takes on the long-beloved boot. From Moncler's bright red ankle design to Stella McCartney's chunky navy set, these boots all blend style and practicality.

Below, we round up all of the rain boot styles that we're currently coveting.

MONCLER Ginette grosgrain-trimmed rubber rain boots

Hunter Boots Original Tall Boot 

Barbour Tempest Tall Welly Boots

Joules Houghton Chocolate Brown Tall Wellies

Stella McCartney Rain Boots

CHLOÉ Raina TPU Rain Boots

Louis Vuitton Drops Flat Half Rain Boot

Moncler Kickstream Rainboots

Seed Heritage Knee High rainboots 

Hunter Boots Original Short Gloss Boot

Merry People Fergie Tall Gumboot