Rainboots are polymer compound overshoes as high as ankle joint, which are worn to protect feet from external pollutants when it rains, agricultural activities, and muddy ground. They are excellent equipment for traveling in rainy days.

Rainboots are called Wellington boots in Britain. There is another story about the origin of Wellington boots. It was named after the Duke of Wellington, who defeated Napoleon in the Battle of Waterloo, and was thoroughly popular from Britain in the early 19th century.