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The best rain-gear shops in NYC

If the weatherman calls for stormy skies, these shops will help you combat mist, raindrops and puddles in New York

Written by
Jennifer Picht
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Don’t let those heart-stopping photos of NYC in the rain fool you—New York storms can be brutal. Those deceptively deep puddles, wind-created umbrella inversions and the ever-dreaded sideways downpours are a few of our top 10 rain-related annoyances, which is why you need to be prepared. Before those nimbus clouds hit the sky, check out your favorite independent shops and department stores in New York for cool, reliable rain gear, so you can worry less about ruining your favorite pair of flats and more about finding an umbrella that doesn’t clash with your polka-dot rain boots.

Amé Amé
  • Shopping
  • Midtown West

Amé Amé means both rain and candy in Japanese, which is why you’ll find a giant wall of sweet-filled jars, as well as the most beautiful display of European- and Canadian-made rain boots you’ve ever seen. Check out the stock of colorful umbrellas ($29–$65), boots ($36–$199) and weatherproof coats ($100–$350) for men, women and children. And FYI: The store offers a special (10 percent off your purchase) when you stop in the on a rainy day.

Dave’s New York
  • Shopping
  • Menswear
  • Chelsea
  • price 1 of 4

Rugged guys looking for no-fuss, classic-Americana outerwear should beeline to this megastore, where the prices are cheaper than comparable shops. Stock up on Columbia Watertight coats ($60) and the North Face Resolve rain jackets ($90) for staying dry during a monsoon.

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  • Shopping
  • Shoes
  • Boerum Hill
  • price 2 of 4

This shoe chain boasts a diverse range of kicks, but its selection of rainwear is top-notch. Scoop up styles from trustworthy brands like glossy, red Hunter boots ($140) and Sperry Top-Sider motorcycle styles ($60) for women, as well as Hunter rubber, lace-up boots for men ($165).

Harry's Shoes
  • Shopping
  • Shoes
  • Upper West Side
  • price 3 of 4

Ladies and gents looking for comfortable rain boots up to size 13 for women and 18 for men should hit up this family-owned store since nearly half of its stock comes in large sizes. Ladies should nab stylish, waterproof Cole Haan Callie rain shoes ($148) and Hunter tall rain boots ($148), and guys should snatch Rockport Northfield plain-toe kicks ($108) and Timberland City Lite waterproof Chukka ($120) for style.

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Macy's
  • Shopping
  • Midtown West

What can fashion-conscious men and women wear when it’s raining? Answer: a stylish raincoat. And luckily, many designers have created cute water-resistant garb in order to answer this head-scratching question. If you want to scope out an array of chic styles, check out Macy’s, which carries trenches from the likes of Vince Camuto ($120–$200), DKNY ($150–$190) and Michael Kors ($200­).

MoMA Design Store
  • Shopping
  • Design and interiors
  • Midtown West
  • price 2 of 4

Design lovers should flock to the museum’s stand-alone store for cool, contemporary furnishings and gifts, but we’re particularly fond of its selection of umbrellas. Standouts such as the Color Wheel ($50) and the New York Skyline Bubble umbrella ($30) will brighten your spirits during those dreary days.

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Rain or Shine Umbrellas
  • Shopping

This small store near Grand Central is where you want to be if there’s a downpour and you left your apartment unprepared. And if you happen to be in the market for a fashionable—and reliable—umbrella that won’t flip inside out after the first gust of wind, we recommend the Guy De Jean Mi-Mate umbrella from France ($95). The lightweight, automatic shield comes in a variety of bright colors and patterns.

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