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It’s long been said that the arrival of fall marks the return of “real dressing.” That doesn’t mean dressing well comes easy in the colder months, though. The Highsnobiety Fall Fit Toolkit is here to help you through the transition to (literally) bigger and better clothing.

Sad as it is for those that like to keep their creps crisp, summer is slowly coming to an end in the Northern Hemisphere. This means that inclement weather is sure to follow soon, making it the opportune time to stock up on everything you need to weatherproof your sneakers.

As the tumultuous weather hits, a lot of sneakerheads will be swapping out their summer rotations for more rugged and waterproof kicks. All-white sneakers, canvas kicks, and anything that you don’t want getting dirty will be put to hibernation for at least a few months.

But that doesn’t mean you can’t dress from the ground up during the winter months and that there aren’t a lot of options out there for sneakerheads wishing to add to their rotations — especially with that holiday money many of us are soon to have weighing down our wallets.

Below, we've curated an essential pack for weather-proofing your sneaker rotation, from attachable outsoles and silicon sneaker covers to protective sprays, GORE-TEX-equipped sneakers, and rugged luxury footwear.

Scroll on to see all our picks — divided into footwear, accessories, and products — and start shopping to rock your favorite kicks all winter long.

Weather-Proof Footwear

Waterproof and weather-resistant shoes exist for a reason. But what was once a niche reserved for outdoors brands and a handful of sportswear brands has trickled over into every sector of the industry. Now luxury brands are making boots that are actually as rugged as they look. Below is a selection that comprises a range of brands and styles.

HOKA ONE ONE Kaha Low GTX

HOKAKaha Low GTX
$151
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Salomon XA Alpine Mid ADV

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SalomonXA-Alpine Advanced Mid
$168
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Arc’Teryx Norvan LD 2 GTX

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Arc'teryxNorvan LD 2 GTX Shoe
$200
Buy at Arc'teryx

adidas Terrex AX4 Primegreen

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adidasTerrex AX4 Hiking Shoes
$81
Buy at adidas US

Nike ACG Air Nasu 2

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Nike ACGAir Nasu 2
$75
Buy at END.

Heron Preston Leather Security Sock Boot

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Heron PrestonLeather Security Sock Boots
$760
Buy at ssense

1017 ALYX 9SM Fixed Sole Buckle Boots

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1017 ALYX 9SMFixed Sole Buckle Boots
$786
Buy at Slam Jam IT

Moncler Glacier Boots

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MonclerGlacier Boots
$695
Buy at Slam Jam IT

Bottega Veneta Puddle Chelsea Boot

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Bottega VenetaPuddle Boots
$650
Buy at ssense

Weather-Proof Accessories

Some of your sneakers may be waterproof but are lacking the rugged tread to keep you from slipping when it rains. Others may have the tread but tend to get soaked quickly when it rains. Add-ons and accessories from the likes of Vibram ensure that your summer sneakers get a big, much-needed winter upgrade.

Vibram Portable Performance Sole

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VibramPortable Performance
$53
Buy at Vibram EU

Waterproof Overshoe

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ONFAddRain Socks
$20
Buy at ONFAdd

Weather-Proofing Products

If you’re unwilling to put your summer rotation to sleep over the winter months and absolutely need to be rocking the grail-level sneakers in your collection, you’re going to want to make sure they are completely weather-proofed. Luckily for you, brands such as Crep Protect and Jason Markk have been around for quite some time and work as advertised.

Crep Protect Waterproofing Spray

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Crep ProtectSpray, 200 ml
$15
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Jason Markk Premium Shoe Cleaner

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Jason MarkkPremium Shoe Cleaner, 236ml
$20
Buy at Mr Porter

Jason Markk Suede Cleaning Kit

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Jason MarkkSuede Cleaning Kit
$12
Buy at Mr Porter

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