# Waterproof Chelsea Boots BOGS' Overcast Chelsea Boots Balance Function and Style Flawlessly By Riley von Niessen | Published 2019-07-29 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/overcast-chelsea References: [bogsfootwear](https://www.bogsfootwear.ca/shop/style/72362-001.html) While BOGS' footwear designs are known for their ultra waterproof-builds, the brand has expanded its range yet again to accommodate more fashion-forward looks for men: with the Overcast [Chelsea](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chelsea-sneaker-boot) boot now available through its web store and from participating retailers. The Overcast Chelsea is offered in two versatile colorways: a sleek all-black, and a gray that's finished off with a white sole. The boots use DuraFresh bio-technology to fight unwanted odors, and boast a contoured eco EVA footbed that has gel cushioning for a comfortable feel. Although the Overcast Chelseas look like a simple boot that can be paired with virtually any outfit, they offer the functionality of a full rain boot, with a 100% waterproof build that makes them ideal for dreary weather throughout the spring and fall. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.9/10 - Popularity: 26% | Activity: 24% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/shoes) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Fashionable Rain Boots:** Expanding on traditional functional designs, the Overcast Chelsea boots offer a stylish and versatile option for rainy weather. - **Eco-friendly Footwear:** The use of contoured eco EVA footbeds and bio-technology to fight odour showcases green innovation opportunities in the footwear industry. - **Hybrid Footwear:** The combination of a comfortable and sleek Chelsea boot with waterproof technology presents opportunities for creating a new category of hybrid footwear. ### Where This Applies - **Footwear:** The Overcast Chelsea boots present ways of incorporating eco-friendly and waterproof technology into footwear designs that merge style and function. - **Fashion:** The Overcast Chelsea boots align with current fashion trends of combining practicality with aesthetics, adding value to the intersection of fashion and function. - **Eco-friendly Products:** The use of eco EVA footbeds and bio-technology to fight odour presents green product innovation opportunities across multiple industries, including footwear. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Winterized Suede Chelsea Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blundstone-2406-suede-chelsea-boot.md) - [Hybrid Waterproof Sneaker Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vessi-weekend-chelsea-boots.md) - [Black Waterproof Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hencroft-madi-waterproof-boots.md) - [Waterproof Classic Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/1460-rain-boot.md) - [Weatherproof Sneaker-Like Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/danner-x-brandblack-boot.md) - [Weatherproof Utility Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/daystorm-horizon.md) - [Rugged Waterproof Rubber Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/waterproof-rubber-boot.md) - [Rubberized Weatherproof Boot Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dr-martens-1460-rain-boots.md) - [Functional Rainproof-Style Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rainproofstyle-sneakers.md)