I know, use a treadmill. I have access to one (for free), but it means driving several miles and I'd rather just run in my neighborhood.

I did a quick search and found this link with several socks that claim to your feet dry.

https://www.runnersworld.com/g...inter-running-socks/

These Gore Tex socks are not cheap ($70), has anyone tired them?

https://www.amazon.com/Wear-Wa....a.22788105[src|[ch|

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Well, I haven’t found a way. Wateproof socks might help, but when there is snow or slush, I run on my treadmill.

There is a dike by the river that is blacktop on top, snow and slush usually melt away pretty fast.

Well, when we were kids, mom made us wear Wonder Bread bags over our socks.
OK, some times it was Roman Meal.

Worked,though.

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Well, when we were kids, mom made us wear Wonder Bread bags over our socks.
OK, some times it was Roman Meal.

Worked,though.

Hey, I did that in college (Syracuse NY area) when I couldn't afford good boots. But those boots were made for walkin' and that's just what they'll do.

Have you tried the bags (or Saran wrap) for running? I would guess your feet would sweat big time, which may be better than getting soaked from the snow.

At one time, Salomon made Gore-Tex runners. I have a pair and only wear them in really wet weather. I dont know if they still make them or not.

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At one time, Salomon made Gore-Tex runners. I have a pair and only wear them in really wet weather. I dont know if they still make them or not.

These?

https://www.salomon.com/en-us/...1287dfac0e1e09c39aa9

Not sure if I want to spend that much on a shoe I'll wear maybe a dozen or so times a year. I'm liking the Wonder Bread wrapper idea! We talk about this every few years, if there was an easy solution I forgot it.

FWIW, I intended to post this under the Lair, not the Lounge.

I HATE running in the cold/wet! Not to mention, the added hazards of slipping or tripping.

When we retired from the USAF, we built our home. My only must-have was a third stall garage heated gym. It's awesome. If you are maybe interested in purchasing your own, don't scrimp. I'm currently evaluating a warranty replacement I got from Icon Health and Fitness. It's pretty good, except that I experience roller runaway at 15 degree inclines, a software upgrade dropped my setting menu and the (fully functional) built in camera is susceptible to hacking. That and I don't know how long I can expect the machine to last under my frequent use.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1lTrMn8prgE&t=3s

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Well, when we were kids, mom made us wear Wonder Bread bags over our socks.
OK, some times it was Roman Meal.

Worked,though.

You got pictures?? Did you wear potato sacks too? It is handy to put plastic bags over your expensive leather shoes in inch high water. Better than golashes or rubbers as my naive grandmother called them.

I keep my feet dry by "running" indoors

I see runners out there running in the most astonishing conditions. Gotta give 'em props, but I ain't doin' that.

"Waterproof" socks or shoes that also breathe well are a bit like unicorns.

And things that don't breathe well are terrible, IMO.

I run in wool defeet socks. They get wet I suppose, but they stay pretty warm. I stay out of the deep slush. I'll run in 3-5 inches of snow if need be, but it has to be cold and dry. I use Yack-Trax for traction over my Brooks shoes.

I wore wool socks and avoided the deeper puddles. I found that with a good wool sock and shoe that didn't hold water in, my feet stayed warm even though wet. I wore my last years summer shoes as the water and salt/crud mix isn't that great for them.

YakTrax on the shoes if needed, but the ice was the bigger reason for not running outside.

Of course, I've lived in neighborhoods where I could run in the road safely. I'd even occasionally widen my path with a plow on my ATV.

Salomon GTX shoes might help, that is what I used this morning in the cold and wet.

Hoka has their WP Speedgoat but that is a pure dirt shoe.

I run in the rain and on trails with multiple water crossings and my feet get wet all the time but they never get cold.

I've had 2 pair of these for almost 2 decades. Use them with hunting boots to stay warm and dry. Kind like a cross between knit and neoprene. Don't recall the brand but here's the logo on them. Maybe an old Sealskinz logo? Dunno

Twenty-five years of distance running coupled with over seven years of working in a running store have given me some insights. First, there _ARE_ waterproof/resistant running shoes. I have a pair of Saucony Ride GTX (a Gore-Tex mark) but other shoe makers have equivalents. Here is a link to some reviews. The key is to make sure your running shoes have enough room and aren't pinching your feet. Because you're going to want to wear Merino wool socks. I've also run in Mohair wool socks, but they are a bit bulkier.

Merino wool is a miracle fiber. If you think wool is scratchy and thick, you haven't worn Merino. When I travel to Iceland, my entire wardrobe is Merino wool: base layer, middle layer, jacket, tights, socks, etc. I've never had a problem being cold. And if I should get wet, the Merino wool helps keep me warm - I don't notice the wet.

Finally, it may be obvious, but if you're running properly, your gaze is about 10 meters (30 feet) ahead of your feet. You plan your footsteps as you run, and avoid big, slushy and icy patches.

I love running in the snow (oh, if there's a lot of it, you might consider adding Yaktraks to your shoes)!

We sell some waterproof running sneakers made by New Balance at my work. So there are true running shoes that are waterproof. We usually put ours on sale at a pretty good discount after the season is over. Definitely try them on with whatever socks you will be wearing with them.

When I run in the snow, I let my wet feet steam like the rest of me. Run faster.

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Originally posted by zoom6zoom:
Well, when we were kids, mom made us wear Wonder Bread bags over our socks.
OK, some times it was Roman Meal.

Worked,though.

It works for me too! I'm now using 7x21" bags that cover the morning paper, they're great. Yeah, my feet sweat a little, but it's much better than getting them soaked from slush or freezing when it's dry but cold.

FWIW, in the winter months I'm out for about an hour (sometimes less), but zoom6zoom has the "budget" solution. Well, his mother did.

I run trails locally year round and have found the best combination for Fall/Winter to be running shoes with gore-Tex liners, light to mid weight sythentic or merino wool blend socks, and breathable waterproof gaiters either ankle or calf height depending on what you’re running through as well as how fast you’re running through it. If it’s hardpack I go with ankle height, slush/soft/mixed and I go with calf height.

My current kit is La Sportiva Ultra Raptors, Darn Tough Vertex Micro Crew Ultra-Light Cushion Running Socks, and Rab Hunza or Hispar gaiters. Gaiters add a surprising amount of warmth so you don’t need much sock (or at least I don’t), and with a combination similar to the above my feet stay dry/warm over my typical weekend long run which is 8-10 miles over wet and hilly terrain.