Rain Boots

My first winter in LA I think it rained every day for at least a month. I thought surely everyone had lied to me about "sunny" Southern California. The next winter it hardly rained a drop. I honestly can't remember using my umbrella at all. The rainy season is once again approaching and while I don't know if it will actually bring any rain with it, I am reminded that I do not own a pair of rain boots. While this fact has been relatively inconsequential in winters past, my current non-car-owning, walks-a-lot self could definitely use a pair. Here are my requirement:

• a solid color - yes, I know there are lots of cute, printed ones out there - leopard spots, polka dots, rainbow stripes - but I want a pair that I will wear for years without growing tired of them.
• light weight - as in they don't weigh a ton. I just want to walk in the rain, not get a lower body work out.
• skinny - to fit my skinny legs. I do not wish too look like a kindergartner playing dress up in her mother's rain boots.

So far my favorites are these from Free People, but I do think they are kind of pricey. I like the brown, but am also quite tempted to get yellow or red to brighten up those rainy days.