April showers bring May flowers, but what footwear will carry you through this temperamental weather? Here are 12 incredibly versatile pairs of shoes that you can wear in both the chilly, damp air and the warm spring sun.

Rain boots that aren't rain boots - While wellies can be quite hot in the warmer weather, these shorter versions can do double-duty as April shower rain boots now and cute additions to 90s-inspired dresses later.

Clockwise from top left:

Chinese Laundry Nixon Boot $29.99 - swell.com

Dr. Martens 1460 8 Eye Victorian Flowers Lace-Up Boot $129.99 - infinityshoes.com

Dorothy Perkins Grey Brogue Ankle Boots $33 - dorothyperkins.com

Dressrail Leather Look Zip Front Laced Biker Boots $49 - dressrail.com

 

Full coverage wedges for socks or bare feet - It might be too chilly for fully exposed feet, but these wedges provide good coverage and look cute with or without socks. Enjoy them now or later with the simple removal of a few threads.

From left:

Michael Antonio Studio Garcelle Wedge $99.99 - heels.com

Giuseppe Zanotti Suede Peep-Toe Platforms $650 - giuseppezanottidesign.com

Marc by Marc Jacobs Oxford Wedges $290 - bloomingdales.com

Topshop SCRIPT Hi Vamp Wedges $140 - us.topshop.com

 

Sneakers that take you from warm to hot - Minus the damp and treacherous winter, sneakers are great for three out of the four seasons. Enjoy these now with jeans and leggings, wear them later with skirts and shorts.

Clockwise from top:

VANS Authentic Lo Pro Zebra Womens Shoes $41.99 - tillys.com

Gucci Studded Leather High-Top Sneakers $840 - net-a-porter.com

Bensimon Tennis Liberty Red Floral Print $43 - shop.moxsie.com

Christian Louboutin Louis Sneakers $835 - barneys.com