I'm running my first trail marathon and I want a water resistant shoe with better tread. I train in a bunch of different shoes, and have run other marathons in Kayano's. I've tried Merrell CT Stamina's, I like them but they aren't water resistant. Any ideas?
There are water-resistant trail versions of the Brooks Adrenaline -- the Adrenaline ASR --- and of the Nike Pegasus. The Adrenaline would probably be closer to the Kayano since it's a support shoe.
If your shoes will actually be submerged in water over your ankle, just remember that a shoe that keeps water out also keeps water in. Depending on the course, you might want to think about shoes that drain instead of keeping water out.
Why would you need water resistant shoes? Just get a pair of Inov8 230s or NB101s and have fun. I wear both of these all the time in mountain races that have numerous water crossings.
Both of those shoes drain well and are light weight. You are wasting your time with Gortex clunkers that will only slow you down.
Thanks for the advice! I was only concerned because its in December, its going to be cold and I know there are a few water crossings. But maybe Ill just get some SmartWool and suck it up!
Running in the Pegasus would probably kill me :)
Ill look into the Adrenaline, this is one of the few road stability shoes I have not run in regularly.
Do either of you know which Asics trail shoe is closest to the Kayano? We only carry the 2150 in my size at the shop I work at, so I havent had the chance to go try any others.
Why would running in the Pegasus ‘probably kill you’?
I’ve hardly been out of my pair of the Pegasus 27 Trail since I bought them.
Even use them as carpet slippers.
They feature the old waffle type sole that seems fine both on trail and road and have water resistant uppers that are unusually soft, as I can wear them in comfort without socks.
Try the La Sportiva Crosslite. Low profile and feels great on the trail.
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The correct answer is real trail runners wear vibrams.
Hahhaha, Vibrams, funny.
The Kayano is a pretty hefty stability shoe (Im not biomechanically blessed!), and the Pegasus is a really flexible neutral shoe. Especially the latest version, since Nike removed the front air pocket in the forefoot. Although it may not literally kill me, Im pretty sure it wouldn't feel so great :)
The low profile shoes look cool!
Ill check out the adrenalines. Im just not sure which Asics trail is closest to the Kayano, the Trail Sensor or Trabucco?
Trabuco. The trail sensor has no support post.
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