Trail trainers, and walking trainers? Goretex or not?

[413x]

If there's a better forum section for this, please move it.

I'm in need of walking trainers or trail running trainers for just out and about on trips in the hills.

I've always had trail running trainers. But never a GTX pair.

One annoyance is getting wet and cold feet (ie wet/winter)
Its fine in summer without GTX as water just drains out and its warm.

I've looked at waterproof socks but from reviews I think they will annoy my feet.


The main argument against GTX is if they do get wet, that's it. They will not dry. I'm torn by this. There are times when this will happen (ie water is too high) but many times not (ie puddles)


Obviously I can get both, and probably will. But is GTX worth it.


These will be day trips mainly. So if they do get wet it won't be using wet trainers for days.

 

[Calpol]

I always buy GTX for walking in the winter. Normally something like Salomon XA Pro 3d. These aren't the lightest and I would run far in them but they are excellent for keeping feet dry when I'm out with the dogs. You can be confident that you'll have dry feet even if cross sodden ground. YOu can get lighter ones but I've found those Salomon to be the best over a number of years.

 

[UnknownDonut]

I have a pair of Adidas TERREX SWIFT R2 GTX, well happy with them, kept my feet warm and dry over the winter when out walking the dog over fields, they are also discounted atm.

 

[iamdjdz]

I have some Salomon X Ultra 4 GTX walking shoes and they're great, just get wet ankles depending on what trousers you wear. The only thing I would say and it's the same on my second pair of goretex trainers is that your feet can get very hot so they're not the best in summer, but on the flip side it's more likely to be dry in summer. Overall they're good for everyday wear as well as more demanding walks but I'd wear my walking boots on proper hill walks over them.

 

[413x]

Ah yeah salomon and Adidas terrex are the main two I was looking at

I have some Salomon X Ultra 4 GTX walking shoes and they're great, just get wet ankles depending on what trousers you wear. The only thing I would say and it's the same on my second pair of goretex trainers is that your feet can get very hot so they're not the best in summer, but on the flip side it's more likely to be dry in summer. Overall they're good for everyday wear as well as more demanding walks but I'd wear my walking boots on proper hill walks over them.

In summer I'll probably drop back to normal trail trainers. Even if feet do get wet it's warm. Enough that they just dry out naturally.


Can't wear boots unfortunately. Always aggrivated / hurt my feet. To point where can only walk a few miles. Tried a few and just given up


I know I need a drop, good cushion and grip.
Mizuno (my favourite brand) don't do many Gtx lines

 

[Street]

I've looked at waterproof socks but from reviews I think they will annoy my feet.

Have a look at the DexShell Running Lite socks (or DexShell Compression Mudder are thicker, longer and warmer). None of my trail runners are waterproof and I wear them year round, in rain and snow in winter and I swear by these socks in the colder months! I don't see the point in goretex trainers as they're likely to get wet anyway and then won't dry out.

 

[iamdjdz]

Ah yeah salomon and Adidas terrex are the main two I was looking at


In summer I'll probably drop back to normal trail trainers. Even if feet do get wet it's warm. Enough that they just dry out naturally.


Can't wear boots unfortunately. Always aggrivated / hurt my feet. To point where can only walk a few miles. Tried a few and just given up


I know I need a drop, good cushion and grip.
Mizuno (my favourite brand) don't do many Gtx lines

I don't run so much anymore but Mizuno are my favourite brand and I transferred to the Salomons easily. Mine are very supportive because they're walking shoes rather than trail running but the trail shoes I tried on felt very good in the shop.