Splish, splash, splosh – it’s the sound of autumn and darker, wetter days drawing in. While as adults we might want nothing more than to retreat indoors and curl up on the sofa (with a glass of red, perhaps), the littl’uns can think of nothing better than playing outside.
There’s no better time, therefore, to invest in a pair of wellington boots that are both puddle-proof and pleasing on the eye. We think the brighter, the better – and dressing small humans up as animals, what’s not to love?
Check out the ones we’ve got our eyes on below.
Duck, duck, goose
We love the bright yellow of these wellies, and your kids will too – especially if paired with a matching yellow mackintosh.
Duck Children’s Wellies, Jojo Maman Bebe, £19
Size: 3-9 (younger)
Jojo Maman Bebe
Out of this world
Perfect for the space obsessed. Bonus: the red handles will make these easier for them to pull on themselves.
Navy Rocket Space Wellies, Next, £13-15
Size: 3-12 (younger)
Next
Crocodile tears
Stand in a puddle to make it seem there’s a real croc lurking in there – scary!
Crocodile Wellies, Matalan, £9
Size: 4-12 (younger)
Matalan
Dance, magic, dance
Unicorns are big with the kids this year, and what better than flying mythical creature to help them jump those puddles?
Dancing Unicorn Wellies, John Lewis, £14-16
Size: 4-13 (younger) and 1-4
John Lewis
Raindrops keep falling on my head
Simple, but stylish – pity they don’t do adult sizes.
Puddlestomper Wellies in blue raindrop, Muddy Puddles, £22
Size: 6-13 (younger), 1-4
Muddy Puddles
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