Rain Shoes..Waterproof
 

How important are they?
Are they really really that necessary in February?

=)

Where?

Paris and Amsterdam

Essential.

Yes. When you're traveling it's not like at home, you could end up being outside even in bad weather for a good part of your day. If not waterproof then at least take two pair so you can dry one out while wearing the others.

In February? Yes! My favourite
comfortable shoes got throughly
soaked in Paris in July!

Rob

Maybe you don't need to buy something special, just make sure your shoes are not leaking :)

There's no reason to wear rubber boots. If you have sturdy walking shoes that have been waterproofed with that spray stuff that should be enough - unless you plan on standing around in puddles. But - you MUST have 2 pair - since any will get damp and be uncomfortable the next day.

got it! 2 pairs of good shoes here i come

one pair of shoes and one pair of boots might be a good idea. I wore boots in Paris in mid March.