Women's Wool Runner-up Mizzle

About this find

The Women's Wool Runner-up Mizzle is a wet-weather high top made with ZQ Merino wool and a bio-based water repellent shield. That combination is aimed at keeping your feet dry and cozy, whatever the weather is doing. If your usual sneakers stay home when the sky turns gray, this pair gives you another option.

The upper has a textured, speckled look that keeps the shoe interesting without being loud. A lace-up closure with round, grommet-style eyelets, four visible on each shoe, lets you set the fit the way you like it. There is also a small tab at the back of the heel, a neat finishing detail.

Underneath, you will find a thick, molded midsole with a smooth side wall, which gives the shoe a rounded, solid profile from the side. The outsole has tread pattern segments at the toe and heel, so the bottom of the shoe is textured rather than flat. These details suit a high top built for damp days.

When these need a deep clean, remove the insoles and machine wash them, but only on a limited basis. Pair them with straight-leg jeans or cropped pants so the speckled upper stays in view. The high top shape reaches higher than a low sneaker, which makes it a handy pick for cool, drizzly weather.