If you know a runner, I have the perfect gift recommendation for you.
If youarea runner, I know what you should tell your mom you want for Christmas.
Theyre out there, they might be on sale right now, and they will change your life.
I speak from experience.
(She kept asking.)
I suddenly remembered that Gore-Tex shoes exist.
I had owned a pair years ago and loved them, but never replaced them when they wore out.
They felt like too much of a luxury somehow.
Most runners get through wet weather in regular shoes and wool socks, so why not make do?
Ill tell you why not.
Wool socks can keep your feet warm, but they dont keep themdry.
If youve traveled to a park to get your run in, youre driving home with soaking wet feet.
Putting on wet shoes is about as much fun as putting on a wet bathing suit.
What weather are water-resistant shoes good for?
Water-resistant shoes are great in drizzling rain, or in snowy conditions.
This covers pretty much all of the weather Im likely to consider running-friendly in a Pennsylvania winter.
What dont water-resistant shoes do?
Water-resistant is notwaterproof, though.
In Gore-Tex and similar materials, you cannot step into an ankle-deep puddle and expect to stay dry.
A heavy enough downpour will probably eventually work its way through or around the material.
Note that water-resistant shoe material doesnt stop snow or rain from getting into the top of the shoe.
you’ve got the option to buy shoes with spikes built in, oradd your own.
What are the best water-resistant running shoes?
I know youre dying to see mine, so here they are: theNike InfinityRN Gore-Tex.
(Mine are white.)
These fit the bill, and Ive had many pleasant runs in them in the rain and snow.
Gore-Tex is often abbreviated GTX in shoe model names, so consider looking for that when searching for shoes.
