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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I wouldn't run in these as a daily runner - as others mentioned there is no breathability and your feet will overheat, likely increasing the chance of blisters.

I run in all weather - rain, snow, heat, ice etc.  For warm rain - I'd have to decide whether I'd use these based on my miles - for a short run - regular running shoes are just fine. For a longer run with soaking wet socks and heavy sneakers - I would try a waterproof sneaker.

In the winter - wet, snowy trails and roads - your feet need to stay dry and warm. I have used waterproof socks instead in the past - as they also kept my feet warm. As a hiker - having waterproof shoes is essential for long hikes or overnights where wet feet can cause all kinds of issues. I have noticed that many of these waterproof shoes don't account for the rain coming in along the top-sock line - they are fine for puddles and ponding on the surface. The other note - they tend to have slippery soles - so if you are running on a surface like a wooden bridge - be careful. [/quote]

I notice most of the waterproof shoes are the[b] rugged 'trail' style with grippy tread[/b], like the first one below. But they also make waterproof 'road' style running shoes, like the second, which look like normal sleek running shoes.

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Its this rugged trail style grip that I have found to be extremely slippery on many surfaces - works fine on rocks - but if you are running or hiking on wooden bridges or other wet surfaces - you might as well be walking on ice - its something to do with the compound/hard plastic that is used. Something to be aware of. [/quote]

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