Scotch Grain or Suede for rain wear?

[theyare]

I'm going out tonight, will probably be raining.

Am I better off wearing scotch grain boots or dark brown suede?

Both have dainite soles.

 

[NewYorkIslander]

I'm not one of those guys who are brave enough to wear suede in the rain...my go to rain shoes are Darltons, in Scotch Grain.

 

[Slewfoot]

Definitely scotch grain. Suede is doable in the rain, but it visually gets more affected than scoth grain in my experience.

 

[Achilles_]

Can't go wrong with either I think.

But after my puppy attacked my suede shoes for a good 15 minutes (left her in my pickup with my shoes

) the only thing wrong with them was a broken shoe lace. I will never doubt suede again

 

[theyare]

The main reason I ask is I got caught in the torrential downpour last week with the suede boots. Pretty marked up but they brushed right out.

Maybe because I took care of them quickly vs being out all night after thru were wet?

 

[nickelcobalt]

I'd go w/scotch grain if they're on par w/your suede pair, just to avoid getting those "you're wearing suede in this weather?" comments and odd stares

 

[JayJay]

Scotch grain would be my choice.

 

[MyOtherLife]

Originally Posted by JayJay

Scotch grain would be my choice.

And mine.

 

[Master Squirrel]

I'll have a scotch

 

[srivats]

If you are not going to be walking around in slushy/muddish conditions I actually recommend suede over scotch grain. I know, it sounds counter-intuitive. I think suede is way more resilient than what most here think.

OTOH, you can't go wrong with scotch grain either.

ps: Ignore this advice if you are one who worries about spots on suede.

 

[JamesX]

I would never wear Suede in rain, snow or mud. It is much harder to clean up than normal leather.

 

[SpooPoker]

Funny enough, my go to rain shoes are shell.

 

[Lightbringer]

Originally Posted by SpooPoker

Funny enough, my go to rain shoes are shell.

This is an exceptionally sensible idea.

 

[Michael Ay329]

Are Scotch grained Shell cordovan/crup leather more rain/snow resistant than regular shell...or scotch grain calf leather?

 

[SuitMyself]

Why not spray your shoes with leather protector spray that guards against rain, snow, and salt?