Galoshes have been around for a long time. Here on the West Coast, they’re a vital part of our wet weather gear. The weather here is unpredictable, to put it mildly. One minute it’s pouring rain, the next the sun is shining, and once in a while we get a little bit of hail thrown in for good measure.
Canadian company Butler has redesigned the classic galosh and created bright and fun overboots perfect for busy kids and moms. Instead of carrying around an extra pair of shoes, these let you wear your regular street shoes inside your boots. Butler kindly sent us a pair of Pink Passion boots for Tee and a pair of Fire Engine Red boots for Kay.
The first thing I noticed when I pulled the boots out of the box was how light they were. Butler Overboots are fully waterproof, super lightweight, and made in the USA. All the materials are non-toxic and environmentally-friendly, with zero traces of lead or plastic toxins. The girls were so excited to receive them they insisted on wearing them right away and getting outside to splash in some puddles. We ended up getting distracted by the sewer grates and even rescued a couple of worms from drowning!
The idea here is to slip the boots over your shoes and go. The pleated front opens up wide to make room, and then the large Velcro tab snugs it back down around the ankle. Tee’s overboots also came with a pair of Butler’s new liners which give her the option of wearing them like regular boots, as well as providing a little extra warmth on cold days.
Can I point out one more feature that proves someone was paying attention to all the details? Look at the back of the boot in the set of pictures below. See that little lip sticking out from the back? Those are perfect positioned to give the toe of the other boot something to step on to help get the boot off.
Unfortunately, we had a bit of a sizing issue. The website suggests ordering one size up from your regular shoe size, but I think we probably should have gone two sizes up as it was very difficult to get Tee’s shoes in. We couldn’t get her running shoes in while they were still on her feet. I had to put them in first and then get her to slip her foot into her shoes. Not the ideal scenario, but it worked. Once we got the shoes inside they fit perfectly and didn’t slip around at all.
For Kay’s boots we did get two sizes up from her regular shoe size. They fit better but it was still a little challenging to get her foot in. I don’t think Kay quite understood how to bend her ankle and adjust her weight to step into the overboot. The overboots are very non-slip and the rubber feels almost sticky, so I think the issue we were having was with the rubber soles of her runners catching along the boot rubber. Her dress shoes with the leather sole slid in much easier, but either way you should be prepared to provide a lot of assistance to younger children.
Overall, these bright and fun boots work great in our wet weather to keep my kids’ feet warm and dry. They’re especially helpful on the walk to school so you don’t have to carry an extra pair of indoor shoes, but be extra careful with sizing.
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The boots would be for my daughter and I know she would love Pink Passion π
I would choose either the Yellow or the Pink — love them both.
I would choose the classic navy color. These boots would be for my grandson.
I would get the green ones for my 3 year old. He is terrified of thunder but always asks to splash in the puddles regardless. Lol
Teal Tales for a niece. thanks
I’d get the Teal Tales boots for my daughter. She loves jumping in puddles.
I would choose Yellow Sunshine for my cousins little guy.
I would choose classic Navy. My son would absolutely love them!
I think I would go for the Teal Tales for my grandson. These are so cute, and perfect for Spring and Summer rains!
I would choose pink for my grand daughter.
I would totally love the fire engine red for my 4yo (who will probably be in a new size by fall)–and then my son, whose feet are all too quickly catching up to his sister’s sizes. :O
If I won I would get the yellow boots for my 2 yr old daughter because yellow is her favorite colour. These boots looks great and we’d love to try them.
I’d choose the red boots for my 3 year old grandson!!!
I’d get fire engine red and they would be for my 3 year old son.
Would choose blue for a granddaughter
Yellow is great!
I would love to have the Teal Tales colored boots for my sweet daughter! Her favorite color is light blue, so she would flip over these adorable boots!
I would love to get the red boots for my god daughter
These are awesome! If I won, I would select Navy or Fire Engine Red. How fun to promote kids to run and jump!
I love the bright yellow ones and would give them to my great granddaughter.
Green my grandson loves the color green
I would pick the bright lime for my son
I’d pick Yellow Sunshine, just for the high-visibility aspect.
I would pick pink passion for my grand daughter
I’d pick “Teal Tales” for my 4-year old daughter. Her favourite colour is blue and she’s VERY hard on her boots (we’re currently on pair #3 since October). These sound like a great idea!
I’d love to win these boots for my son.
I woule get a blue pair of the overboot. My 3 year old grandson would love these.
I would get the classic blue pair of overboots. My 3 year old grandson would love these.
Red or yellow for my son.
I’d like Fire Engine Red for my son
My son would like Fire Engine Red
I would choose the Lime Green color!!
I would choose pink boots for my granddaughter.
If I won I would choose the pink passion for my daughter.
I would pick the blue ones for my niece.
I love them in Teal Tales & Yellow Sunshine.
I like all the colours but the green could be for a boy or a girl and easy to pass down.
My son would love Fire Engine Red boots.
I would like the Fire Engine Red for my middle daughter, who loves to play in the rain.
Hi! I would choose the Classic Navy color. They would be for my grandson. So cute & functional! Thank-you. π
Fire engine red for my little guy
I’d get it for my daughter, and I’m sure she’d choose Pink Passion.
I would have to say pink because I have 3 girls. π
I’m having a hard time choosing the color! I think I would choose Fire Engine Red for my fierce little girl! π
I’d get the pink for my niece! She’d love em!
I would love to have the pink ones for my daughter!
Red – It would be for my nephew.
SINCE I HAVE A BOY i would go with the navy!!
My son would love these and probably would pick Classic Navy or Bright Lime!!! Awesome product and review!!
I would chose the pink overboots for my niece, Camille.