Waterproof trail shoes?

[Blue-Jay]

Has anyone tried waterproof trail shoes? I really fancy some but I've been told they're heavy. I think I'd prefer that to constantly wet feet!

Does anyone have any recommendations?

If you ran through puddles or in heavy rain, could they get filled with water and not drain?!

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

You can't avoid puddles on trails, so I don't see how you will keep your feet dry unless you are just running in wet grass. There is of course the draining problem...........? can't imagine anything worse than shoes full of water.

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate]

Trail shoes..just trail shoes... your feet and your shoes dry out Nothing like the satisfying squelch as you walk home

[davelinks Graduate]

I have these but in men's, find them good if a tad heavy when collected mud but then a lot will..

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[Redcurlew Graduate]

I just bought some saucony peregrine arctic trail shoes in a sale - best buy ever for me, light, very comfortable, and they have vibram & anti-slip soles for icy conditions. Great to run in. I’ve used them on wet/muddy trails but not in heavy rain as yet. I know you can buy running gaiters to wear with trail shoes in really wet conditions, but I’m not planning to do anything extreme. I’ll be happy if I just manage to keep running through the winter!

[misswobble Graduate]

Trail shoes are designed to let water drain through them so your foot is not sitting in water.

I think waterproof shoes are worn more by walkers