Are they waterproof?
'Impermeabili' — 'im-per-me-A-bi-li'. Six syllables. Stress on fourth. The plural adds '-i'.
Practical question for autumn/winter shoes or boots. Italian cities have wet winters — waterproof shoes are genuinely important for daily city life.
'Impermeabili' = waterproof (plural adjective, agreeing with plural 'scarpe'). 'Idrorepellenti' = water-repellent (not fully waterproof). 'Resistenti all'acqua' = water-resistant.
Resistono all'acqua?
Do they resist water?
Asking about water resistance generally
Posso trattarle con il spray impermeabilizzante?
Can I treat them with waterproofing spray?
Asking if treatment is possible and safe
Per la pioggia quotidiana vanno bene?
Are they fine for everyday rain?
Practical daily-use question
Italian city winters are wetter than many tourists expect. Milan, Venice and Turin have significant rainfall. A good waterproofing spray ('spray impermeabilizzante') is a must-buy in any Italian shoe shop for leather shoes.