Rainy Winter shoes

[Grumpypete]

Ok. Do I need waterproof running shoes? Lots of different advice around hot feet but I am not sure running 5K in wet feet is gokd. On saying thatI often go 2 hours in wet walking boots!

[AlMorr Ambassador Graduate]

You would need to ask about waterproof running shoes and waterproof socks at a specialist sports shop, although what I have heard about them is that you will sweat a lot wearing them.

[Ian5K Graduate]

Wet feet, there’s a higher risk of blisters.

Having said that, I had a run in week 8, was setting my Strava and not looking where I was walking and stepped in a pothole full of water. I cursed it but the run went okay.

Also my shoes get very wet on trails through long grass after rain, but again no foot problems. I guess it depends on how our feet cope.

I’d probably put the money towards watertight walking boots! 😁

[Grumpypete Graduate in reply to Ian5K]

Its misjudging the depth of the water or mud thats the problem. Not the boots. LOL

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

Anything that stops water getting in also stops water getting out after you step in a puddle.

Skin is waterproof........

[Maz1103 Graduate]

I don't worry, just dry my shoes after 😂

[Tasha99 Graduate]

No to waterproof. They let the water in but not out. Embrace wet feet. I have bought waterproof socks but I’ve never used them yet. Had them well over a year 🤣 I’ll probably never use them.