I live in a very rainy place (esp in the autumn and winter), and since i started cycling to work I ruined 2 pairs of shoes in the rain.
Do you guys have recommandations for sneakers which look like actual sneakers but are 100% waterproof (not just water resistant)?
Bonus points will be awarded for sustainable and traceable supply chains 😅
You’re going to have a hard time finding fully-waterproof sneaker-style shoes because the nature of a sneaker implies holes for ventilation and a slit between the tongue and the upper.
I’m aware these aren’t what you asked for, but since that doesn’t exist you might have to consider them anyway:
You could get some cycling shoe covers, although they’re intended to go over roadie cycling shoes for use with clipless pedals (3-post cleats), not regular sneakers.
You could also get mountain-biking shoes (2-post cleats) or trail-running shoes, but they won’t be fully waterproof.
Personally, when I was commuting a decent distance by bike (far enough to justify using clipless pedals), I wore cycling sandals when it was warm enough and mountain-biking shoes when it wasn’t, and then changed into dry non-athletic shoes that I kept at the office.
As someone who also cycles to work every day and through every weather, I would also recommend either shoe covers or a good pair of rubber boots (and putting your shoes in a bag to change after you arrive). In my experience, keeping regular-ish shoes dry only goes so far and often leads to wet socks once the leather grease or waterproof spray starts to wear off.