Welly boots may remind many of us of splashing around in puddles in a Disney print pair, but it’s time to put the nostalgic references aside as they’re back in a whole new way. That’s right, the rubber boots we only wear come festival season at the likes of Glastonbury are here for autumn/winter, and it’s not what you think.

You may assume it’s due to the impending forecast of rain, rain and more rain, but it’s actually because of the style points. We’ve been raving about chunky boots doing the rounds this season, and now Chloé has created a pair of chunky heeled (yes, we said heeled) rubber boots and they’ve made our opinion of the welly change forever. Add to this the fact sustainable designer Stella McCartney has joined forces with the holy grail of wellies, Hunter, and you get the collaboration you didn’t know you needed. There’s no way anyone can justify just saving these for muddy winter countryside walks.

So, how do we all incorporate the designer-approved rubber boots into our everyday outfits? By putting them on. Simple. From floaty day dresses and midi skirts to boilersuits or jeans and a jumper – they will surprisingly go with all you new autumn wares, through to the depths of winter.

It’s not often fashion gives us a practical and stylish footwear option, so we suggest embracing them with open arms. All hail the humble welly!

Meet the chic rain boots the most stylish women are wearing with their everyday uniforms