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Loved by the Royals & celebrities, these stylish gumboots will have you dancing in the rain

Shop the best gumboots for NZ's unpredictable weather
Royals and celebrities wear Hunter gumboots

Are you looking for chic, durable, and waterproof women’s gumboots for everyday wear or gardening, or do you want to upgrade your classic Red Band gumboots to a more fashion-forward version? Our curated collection of gumboots, favoured by royalty and celebrities alike, are just what you need for navigating New Zealand’s unpredictable winter.

Which brand of gumboots is best?

Spotted on the likes of the ‘And Just Like That’ cast, Catherine, Princess of Wales, and Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh, the Hunter gumboot brand — an esteemed British label with multiple Royal warrants for its waterproof footwear — is a firm designer gumboot favourite.

The Merry People gumboot brand is also a winner. The tried and trusted label offers an array of classic, practical and fashion-forward designer gumboots, including the new Tully boot, a short gumboot style with a chunky heel available in three gorgeous colour combinations. Renowned Kiwi designer Karen Walker has collaborated with Merry People in the past, so you know its gumboot styles come with a seal of approval.

If you’re after a classic shape or a short gumboot style to conquer the puddles and mud (whether you’re stomping the city’s sidewalks or exploring more rural destinations), read on to shop the best women’s gumboots NZ has to offer.

Everyday gumboots

Fashion-forward gumboots

All black gumboots

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