Best men's waterproof boots for everyday wear

Top pick: Merrell Moab 3 Mid Waterproof — the safest everyday choice. A waterproof membrane, grippy 5mm lugs and a soft suede-and-mesh upper that breathes on dry days; it's the boot most people wear for errands, dog walks and light trails without looking like hiking kit.

Who the others suit:

• Keen Targhee IV Wide — widest, roomiest fit and the lightest of the serious boots; best if you're on your feet all day.
• Keen Pyrenees — sturdier leather build for rougher ground and longer wear.
• KEEN Revel IV Polar — insulated, for cold, slushy winters rather than mild rain.
• NORTIV 8 / Stepedia snow boots — budget winter boots for snow and deep cold, not year-round wear.
• True Timber Fieldblazer — tall rubber-and-neoprene boot for mud, farm and garden work.

Skip the work-boot styles (Evanston, Corasum, Brahma) unless you need a safety toe — they're heavier and stiffer for daily walking.