Winter is coming.
Thinking about investing in a pair of the Brooks Ghost GTX seeing as though I'll be running in lots of snow, ice, and slush this winter.
Anyone vouch for these, or a similar shoe? Wary that it's just a gimmick.
Winter is coming.
Thinking about investing in a pair of the Brooks Ghost GTX seeing as though I'll be running in lots of snow, ice, and slush this winter.
Anyone vouch for these, or a similar shoe? Wary that it's just a gimmick.
Saucony has Goretex versions of the Ride 6 and Kinvara 4. They're great if you are running in typical winter/snowy/slush conditions.
Ghost GTX are comfortable, but make your feet sweat.
When I worked at a running store I recommended against gortex shoes. Heard a lot of negative reviews from customers, saying that although the shoes are waterproof, if you step in a puddle, cold water can sneak in over the top of the shoe and then having the waterproof shoe is useless. I think it's more functional to just buy a few pairs of good socks.
I have a pair of goretex dress shoes that I wear when the weather is iffy. Don't like to get good shoes ruined by rain or slush and don't always like to wear boots.
I have a pair of goretex dress shoes that I wear when the weather is iffy. Don't like to get good shoes ruined by rain or slush and don't always like to wear boots.
I have a pair of goretex dress shoes that I wear when the weather is iffy. Don't like to get good shoes ruined by rain or slush and don't always like to wear boots.
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When I worked at a running store I recommended against gortex shoes. Heard a lot of negative reviews from customers, saying that although the shoes are waterproof, if you step in a puddle, cold water can sneak in over the top of the shoe and then having the waterproof shoe is useless. I think it's more functional to just buy a few pairs of good socks.
I agree. I never mind having my running shoes get wet. I love gore-tex footwear for times when my feet get wet but I have to keep the wet shoes on for hours or all day. I always take my running shoes off when I finish running (60-90 minutes max)so who cares if they are wet. A regular shoe will dry faster too -- especially the sweat or water on the inside.
I've got a pair of the Goretex Ghosts from last winter and it's a super comfortable shoe.
However, if it keeps water out, it keeps water in. Goretex breathes some - enough if your feet don't sweat too much - but if you get water in around the top, it won't drain out. So it's a bit of a trade-off.
I'm biased because I work for them, but Montrail Outdry shoes have a breathable waterproof membrane that is laminated to the shoe rather than having a bootie where water and debris can get trapped.
http://www.montrail.com/mens-bajada-outdry-GM2416.html
http://www.montrail.com/mens-mountain-masochist-ii-outdry-GM2145.html
Update: got a pair of the Ghost GTX and so far very satisfied.
Weather has been subzero with windchill for last two weeks, and the first run with the GTX was the first run since the subzero weather that my feet did not freeze. Did not have an issue with snow seeping in despite there being a few inches on the ground.
If you're running in very cold weather this winter, I think it's worth the extra $.
I rarely encounter water that is higher than the sole but lower than the dip below the ankle, so I see waterproof shoes as having limited utility. However, waterproof socks go up much higher.