Wet weather does not have to mean dulls shoes, as the latest designs in wellies prove.

The humble Wellington boot has had quite a make over in recent times, with designer brands now getting in on the act, according to Shoewawa.

Combining practicality with fun, the patterned or brightly coloured boots are the perfect way to keep dry and snug through the winter months.

Patterned boots are all the rage, with the website picking a black boot by Le Blog covered with little pink squares as a great example of the footwear style. The shoe-shop.com styles from Wetland Wellies are big on colour and design, like the Mystical boots which feature a shower of cute stars.

Shoewawa noted that even our very own Vivienne Westwood has realised that the British climate frequently calls for something a little more sensible for footwear, designing a vibrant red boot. If bright colours are your thing, you might like the WedgeWelly Candy Girl boot, which comes in a pink so bright it could cheer up any gloomy day.

But who says wellies can only be worn in the rain? Pull on a pair and look great all year round.

Take a look through the abundance of boots available at shoe-shop.com