Shoes for snow, sleet and rain
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Shoes for snow, sleet and rain
Need some ideas y'all. Winter is a comin' and I've never found the right shoes for winter. I'm currently doing most of my training in Kinvara 2s. I would like something that can go in some snow, somewhat waterproof (gortex?) but can handle the roads and sidewalks that are plowed in between. Any ideas?
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Re: Shoes for snow, sleet and rain
mountandog wrote:Need some ideas y'all. Winter is a comin' and I've never found the right shoes for winter. I'm currently doing most of my training in Kinvara 2s. I would like something that can go in some snow, somewhat waterproof (gortex?) but can handle the roads and sidewalks that are plowed in between. Any ideas?
If you like the Kinvara, the Peregrine would be a good choice for snow. I don't know if it'd be so great on pavement, though.
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I use the Adidad Adizero trail shoes for winter running. They handle anything except glare ice.
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You may already know this but yak trax are good for snow covered and icy roads and are easily fit over your shoes. I realize these are not shoes but it sure beats slipping and falling hard (which I have done before).
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Re: Shoes for snow, sleet and rain
Mark B wrote:mountandog wrote:Need some ideas y'all. Winter is a comin' and I've never found the right shoes for winter. I'm currently doing most of my training in Kinvara 2s. I would like something that can go in some snow, somewhat waterproof (gortex?) but can handle the roads and sidewalks that are plowed in between. Any ideas?
If you like the Kinvara, the Peregrine would be a good choice for snow. I don't know if it'd be so great on pavement, though.
I would have to agree with Mark on the above, they sure are worth a try. I love the way they have performed on the trails for me.
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jon c wrote:You may already know this but yak trax are good for snow covered and icy roads and are easily fit over your shoes. I realize these are not shoes but it sure beats slipping and falling hard (which I have done before).
YakTrax are a must! (for those who hate treadmills, at least)
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Jerry doesn't understand why you just go ski.
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Mr MattM wrote:jon c wrote:You may already know this but yak trax are good for snow covered and icy roads and are easily fit over your shoes. I realize these are not shoes but it sure beats slipping and falling hard (which I have done before).
YakTrax are a must! (for those who hate treadmills, at least)
I used a similar product - Ice Breakers - that I got from Roadrunner sports when I lived in Cleveland. I'd better go look for them..............
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Maybe I just live in a weird area for Yak Trax, but I own a pair and I can't run in them. I can never find a path that is all snow without stretches of clean pavement (in other words, the rare person who shoveled their side walk) and on the clean pavement they really scare me to have on but I can't pull them off every half mile or so, does that make sense? What do you do when it's mostly snowy and icy but still enough clear portions to make Yak Trax or something similar not really practical?
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Julie wrote:Maybe I just live in a weird area for Yak Trax, but I own a pair and I can't run in them. I can never find a path that is all snow without stretches of clean pavement (in other words, the rare person who shoveled their side walk) and on the clean pavement they really scare me to have on but I can't pull them off every half mile or so, does that make sense? What do you do when it's mostly snowy and icy but still enough clear portions to make Yak Trax or something similar not really practical?
That's my problem as well and why I asked the original question.
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The Peregrine is supposed to perform great in snow. I definitely like the shoe so far as well on the trails. I run in the Kinvara 2 most days as well and it is an easy transition to this shoe.
One idea would be to spray a water repellent treatment on this shoe since it's not lined with Gore-Tex.
A second option might be the Mountain Masochist GTX version.
One idea would be to spray a water repellent treatment on this shoe since it's not lined with Gore-Tex.
A second option might be the Mountain Masochist GTX version.
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Ben Z wrote:The Peregrine is supposed to perform great in snow. I definitely like the shoe so far as well on the trails. I run in the Kinvara 2 most days as well and it is an easy transition to this shoe.
One idea would be to spray a water repellent treatment on this shoe since it's not lined with Gore-Tex.
A second option might be the Mountain Masochist GTX version.
Or you can pick your favorite shoe and use the shoe screw when it is glare ice.
http://www.skyrunner.com/screwshoe.htm
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I picked up a pair of Asics Gel Arctic WR 2 last year [at the REI outlet] and used them in snow and ice. I love them in these conditions. They are warmer and heavier than normal trail shoes, but the studs make them bite in where non-spiked trail shoes just slide. I endorse this review. Asics is now making the Arctic WR 4. These may be just what you need.
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Here's your answer;
http://www.skyrunner.com/screwshoe.htm
Just saw Tim M beat me to the punch...
http://www.skyrunner.com/screwshoe.htm
Just saw Tim M beat me to the punch...
Re: Shoes for snow, sleet and rain
GORE-TEX - The Brooks Ghost GTX. If the traction isn't enough, add the Yaks or some screws. But it is GORE-TEX.
The Adrenaline also comes in GORE-TEX.
The Adrenaline also comes in GORE-TEX.
Re: Shoes for snow, sleet and rain
Tim M wrote:GORE-TEX - The Brooks Ghost GTX. If the traction isn't enough, add the Yaks or some screws. But it is GORE-TEX.
The Adrenaline also comes in GORE-TEX.
How much do these babies weigh?
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Re: Shoes for snow, sleet and rain
12.1 oz.
http://www.roadrunnersports.com/rrs/products/BKW1431/
http://www.roadrunnersports.com/rrs/products/BKW1431/
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