Trail trainers, and walking trainers? Goretex or not?

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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.

 

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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