The Oszea Journal: Guides, City Weather & Shoe Advice

The Oszea Journal: honest buying guides, rain data and city-by-city advice for staying comfortable and dry across New Zealand and Australia. Jump to a topic.

Buying guides: best shoes in NZ & Australia

Honest shortlists comparing Oszea with Nike, Hoka, Allbirds, Merrell and others.

• Best Waterproof Sneakers in NZ
• Best Waterproof Sneakers in Australia
• Best Everyday Sneakers
• Best Walking Shoes
• Best Shoes for Standing All Day
• Best Shoes for Nurses on 12-Hour Shifts
• Best Hiking and Trail Shoes
• Best Breathable Running Shoes
• Best Waterproof Running Shoes

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New Zealand city guides

Rain data, local walks and what to wear on your feet, city by city.

• Auckland
• Wellington
• Christchurch
• Hamilton
• Dunedin
• Queenstown
• Wet Wellington commute

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Australia city guides

Bureau of Meteorology data and local tips for every capital.

• Sydney
• Melbourne
• Brisbane
• Perth
• Adelaide
• Hobart

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Activities: dates, beaches, festivals and terrain

Where Oszea shines, and when you need a boot instead.

• Rainy-day date ideas
• Winter beach walks: what to wear
• Rainy festivals, markets and outdoor events
• Which shoes for which terrain

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Weather data

How wet is it really? The numbers behind our advice.

• How many rainy days does New Zealand get?
• Rainy days in Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane

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Waterproof tech explained

• Waterproof vs water-resistant shoes
• What is a waterproof membrane?
• Are waterproof shoes breathable?

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Shoe care

• How to dry wet shoes
• How to clean knit sneakers

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Watch: Oszea in real weather

Short clips from the cities and moments our guides cover. Tap any guide above for the full story.

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More help

• Oszea FAQ (42 answers)
• How ZEA-TEX works
• Size guide
• Shoe care guide
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