Good shoe to keep water out...?

NotSoDoomedRunner

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After recently running with soaked feet, I was thinking my next shoe in my collection should be a trail shoe that keeps water out. I currently own Bikilas, Invisible Shoes, and Merrell Trail Gloves. Anyone have thoughts on possible candidates to take my next bit of money?

 

Nyah

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That doesn't sound like a

That doesn't sound like a good plan. Have you tried merino wool socks with your current minimalist shoes yet? The reason I don't recommend waterproof shoes is that they keep sweat from evaporating. Wool socks keep your feet warm even when wet and, if your shoes are ventilated, also promote evaporation of all the moisture.

 

Barefootpuffin

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If you don't want to wear

If you don't want to wear socks, possibly the goretex merrells. Bit pricy though. Can't think of their name at the moment.

 

buzzie

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Anything that "keeps water

Anything that "keeps water out" will also keep water in. There aren't any viable shoes that do a good job keeping water out - it still comes in through the openings, at the very least. So, after a not-totally-shallow creek crossing, you'll just have a shoe full of water. Not sure why you want such a shoe.

Year-round, even running through Detroit's icy slush puddles, I prefer a shoe that drains well. Coupled with a nice Drymax or wool sock. Right now, for me (but NOT Nyah), that'd be the Pace Glove (or Trail Glove).

 

PB Junkie

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I've used the Sonic Gloves

I've used the Sonic Gloves with drymax socks and they've done well. That wasn't crossing streams or anything, just going through wet grass and light rain.

 

NickW

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Dec 15, 2011

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Well, I have to say that I

Well, I have to say that I agree with Nyah and you probably don't really want a waterproof shoe. Now, I'm up in rainy Oregon and have to deal with rain 8-9 months a year and personally, shoes suck even more when wet. I prefer to be bare or run in my huaraches with socks if needed. Feet can warm up so much faster when bare and wet or in socks and wet. Now keep in mind I have yet to run below freezing like this but have run down to 34 deg f. In fact a couple weeks ago I was running through puddles and flooded areas completely barefoot in mid thirties. If I wear socks it doesn't take much to warm my feet. I don't go with wool or anything like that as my feet get to warm, but like I said I don't run below freezing much. I make sure I use a moisture wicking sock. A good moisture wicking sock will pull the cold moisture away from your foot keeping your feet warmer. If your running below freezing and in snow NSDR, my advice may not apply very well so you'll need to listen to them Canadians and northerners. Goodluck!

 

Barefoot Gentile

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I know some people run

I know some people run in Teva Protons, which are waterproof.



http://www.teva.com/productdetails.aspx?g=U&productID=4102&model=Sling%20King

 

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NotSoDoomedRunner

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I guess more than water

I guess more than water proof, I should say quick drying? I tried out the Merrell Trail Gloves through puddles and they seemed okay.

 

Chaserwilliams

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www.cabelas.com/catalog/produ

www.cabelas.com/catalog/product.jsp?productId=749165&destination=%2Fcatalog%2Fproduct.jsp%3FparentCategoryId%3D104797980%26categoryId%3D104747580%26subCategoryId%3D104826780%26indexId%3D104806080%26productId%3D722129%26type%3Dproduct%26destination%3D%252Fcatalog%252Fbrowse%252Ffootwear-mens-footwear-mens-hunting-boots-mens-rubber-hunting-boots%252F_%252FN-1102525&WTz_l=YMAL%3BIK-830424

Your welcome...

 

Jukka

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Vivobarefoot neo trail is IMO

Vivobarefoot neo trail is IMO a pretty good option. As pointed out, it does not breathe that much. But running with temperatures near freezing point + rain + puddles, I have found comfort is far better even with the not-so-good-breathability...

 

Nyah

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I've found that ventilated

I've found that ventilated shoes (the Feelmax Osma, at least, which is not particularly unique - its open mesh upper panel ventilates well and dries quickly) are comfortable enough, even while slogging through deep snow, as long as tall wool socks are worn with them. From my experience of the past two Winters (which includes the deepest snow ever recorded for the mid-Atlantic states), knee-high wool socks plus ventilated low-top shoes have me feeling ready for anything. Never again will I want waterproof or high boots for snow.



* Not an endorsement for Feelmax Osmas. I'd prefer something more flexible.