Rainy run season is here, and nothing ruins a run or walk faster than squelchy, soggy socks. Good news: there are way more waterproof runner options out this season than ever before, so here's the roundup to keep your toes dry all fall and winter.
Casual Shoes
If you’re looking for a casual shoe that’s not a Vessi to keep your toes dry when you’re out and about, the On Cloud 6 Waterproof is a great, stylish option.
Road Runners
Whether you are going out on a run, walking to work, or taking your dog on a morning stroll, it’s great to have a pair of comfortable road runners to keep your toes dry on these fall/winter rainy days.
Some great neutral daily trainers would be the Brooks Ghost 18 GTX, New Balance 880 V15 GTX, Hoka Clifton 11 GTX, On Cloud Runner 3 Waterproof, and the Mizuno Wave Rider GTX 4.
An exciting new addition to the waterproof neutral road runner lineup is the Asics Novablast 6 GTX. It's a responsive daily trainer built for running, with enough pep to handle tempo workouts, and this is the first year it's available in a waterproof version.
If you have flat feet or would like some arch support, a waterproof supportive daily trainer would be the ASICS GT-1000 15 GTX.
Trail Running/Hiking
I am a big fan of trail runners both for trail running and regular hiking – they’re both comfortable and lightweight for your average in-and-out hikes. Some waterproof trail-runner options are the New Balance Hierro V9 GTX, the Brooks Cascadia 20 GTX, and the ASICS Fuji-Trabuco 14 GTX.
If you need a more traditional hiking shoe with high-top ankle support for backpacking, the New Balance Hierro V9 Hiker GTX is a great lightweight, waterproof option.
For those of you who want a casual shoe for off-roading in the park, running to the trails, or for some light trail walking, the Hoka Challenger 8 GTX is a great waterproof road-to-trail shoe.
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Stay dry out there!
