What's the point of waterproof running shoes?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Reading reviews, these waterproof shoes seem to get stinky, which means they're trapping in sweat and become a bacteria breeding ground. Gross!

Example,
https://runrepeat.com/on-cloud-5-waterproof Can get smelly

I have Goretex hokas and the exact same shoe in non Goretex. Other than my feet not getting wet on rainy days there is no difference in sweatiness/stinkness/feel, etc.

[Anonymous]

I wanted waterproof trail runners for a trip in a rainy climate with occasional light day hikes.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Reading reviews, these waterproof shoes seem to get stinky, which means they're trapping in sweat and become a bacteria breeding ground. Gross!

Example,
https://runrepeat.com/on-cloud-5-waterproof Can get smelly

Goretex

Breathable. Learn what that material is.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Doesn't it make your feet really hot when it's not raining?

I think the new waterproof shoe tech (Gore-Tex) is breathable, thin, and you barely notice it.

Goretex is not new. It has been around at least as long as I have, and I am in my 40s. Yes, created during the Space Race for the Moon, as insulation.

So have waterproof shoes lined with Goretex.

It's insulation.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Reading reviews, these waterproof shoes seem to get stinky, which means they're trapping in sweat and become a bacteria breeding ground. Gross!

Example,
https://runrepeat.com/on-cloud-5-waterproof Can get smelly

I have Goretex hokas and the exact same shoe in non Goretex. Other than my feet not getting wet on rainy days there is no difference in sweatiness/stinkness/feel, etc.

How frequently do you use the Goretex ones? What sort of conditions?

[Anonymous]

I frequently run in the rain, and in the snow occasionally. I would definitely consider having a pair of these in my rotation.

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Anonymous wrote:Useless. You want water to drain out. These keep water in if it gets in through the ankle.

This.
They hold in moisture, which running aggravates, so really sweaty nasty shoes are the result, resulting in more fungal growth and faster deterioration of the shoes so they have to buy a new pair sooner.

Great marketing gimmick though.

Are we talking about the same style of waterproof shoes? These Ons are waterproof and they look fairly breathable:

Pretty sure you aren't going to get waterproof and breathable in one shoe - a truly waterproof shoe is going to be like a rubber boot - not breathable.

Why do people who know nothing about topics go online and just make up nonsense? It’s amazing.

https://nymag.com/strategist/article/waterproof-vs-water-resistant.html#

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Useless. You want water to drain out. These keep water in if it gets in through the ankle.

This.
They hold in moisture, which running aggravates, so really sweaty nasty shoes are the result, resulting in more fungal growth and faster deterioration of the shoes so they have to buy a new pair sooner.

Great marketing gimmick though.

Are we talking about the same style of waterproof shoes? These Ons are waterproof and they look fairly breathable:

Pretty sure you aren't going to get waterproof and breathable in one shoe - a truly waterproof shoe is going to be like a rubber boot - not breathable.

Why do people who know nothing about topics go online and just make up nonsense? It’s amazing.

https://nymag.com/strategist/article/waterproof-vs-water-resistant.html#

Rain boots constructed completely with rubber will be waterproof. Boots with leather as the outermost material will generally not be waterproof, since leather is more porous and will absorb water, especially if it’s untreated. So look at the materials to determine if the product is truly waterproof. For jackets, look for fabrics with a rubber coating. For boots, look for rubber or PVC, a synthetic plastic made from vinyl.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I frequently run in the rain, and in the snow occasionally. I would definitely consider having a pair of these in my rotation.

I remember those Foot Locker ads in the 90s with glib celebrity endorsements that sounded just like this. Wonder why they quit that style of advertising?

[Anonymous]

Running in the rain.... Get completely soaked head to heel, but your toes are dry!
Except for the sweat, and the fact that water will just come in from the low top shoe anyway.

They hold water really well though! Like buckets!

[Anonymous]

I run in the rain all the time and my shoes are not waterproof. My feet are fine. I think this might be more beneficial if you are running through muddy trails, but not just wet pavement.

[Anonymous]

If you run on wet trails, they actually make great trail running shoes that are designed with drainage in mind.

I mean, your feet and socks get wet. There's no stopping it. But the shoe doesnt become heavy