As a member of Team Walking Boots, I was planning on buying my first pair of gaiters if the forecast said heavy rain. I am running out of time. Perhaps the act of buying the gaiters ensures it won't rain because returning them would be inconvenient.
I went for a walk on the farm last Saturday during Storm Dennis and it was soggy obviously. It was so soggy that my walking boots leaked and my feet were soaked despite my boots never sinking in low enough for the water to get in over the top. I was wearing long waterproof trousers as well. Perhaps they are defective.
This has made me rethink my allegiance to Team Walking Boots! I have a lot of thinking to do.