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trail running shoes

  • 15-11-2014 12:53AM
    #1
    Fitzg
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 122 ✭✭


    Hey everyone,
    My favourite running trails are all flooded - forest, mountain, cliff, field...
    I don't want to stop running - I don't really want to run on the roads either...
    Does anyone know if the waterproof trail running shoes are any good?
    I had a look at the salomon x-scream gtx last week...
    Everytime I go out my shoes are soaked and I don't mind the wet but soggy trainers feel heavy and if I have to wait days for them to dry out I can't run as much as I want...
    Are waterproof trail running shoes a worthy investment?
    are waterproof trail running socks any good?
    Thanks for your advice and thoughts :)
    Em


Comments

  • #2
    sconhome
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,468 ✭✭✭sconhome


    Waterproof shoes are useless.

    Step in a deep puddle and water fills the shoe from the top and has no way to get out = soaked feet and bigger issues on longer runs. Same with waterproof socks, your feet neet to breathe.

    Merino wool based socks are a better option. Breathable, non absorbent (won't hold water) and warmer than other materials.


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