https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-footwear-do-you-wear-for-walkingrunning-in-the-rain Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Thu, 23 Apr 2026 16:03:25 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-footwear-do-you-wear-for-walkingrunning-in-the-rain/page/2#post-1688772 Sun, 03 Jul 2016 04:15:20 +0000 TraceyLiz65 1688772@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Lol, that was my dilema for the Journey concert so I opted for &nbsp;bare feet with my Clark Slip -ons tucked safely under a tarp.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-footwear-do-you-wear-for-walkingrunning-in-the-rain/page/2#post-1688756 Sun, 03 Jul 2016 03:05:05 +0000 Nebraskim 1688756@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I wear my regular running shoes (Brooks Ravennas) but wear an older pair (I only wear Ravennas and have three pairs right now -- one I got in March 2016, one in October 2015 and another in March 2015.) I wore the March 2016 pair in a half-marathon this past May in which it sporadically rained for the first 6 miles. I changed socks twice. I find the socks to be more important than the shoes, actually. I like both Feetures and Balega. Had my shoes been newer, I probably would have worn the next older pair in the rotation. When my shoes get super wet, I do stuff them with paper towels to dry out. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-footwear-do-you-wear-for-walkingrunning-in-the-rain#post-1688630 Sat, 02 Jul 2016 18:31:56 +0000 Alexandra 1688630@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I just wear my regular running shoes. Lots of mesh so they dry quickly. Running is a lot to do with dedication and overcoming discomfort. Wet feet are part of it </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-footwear-do-you-wear-for-walkingrunning-in-the-rain#post-1687866 Thu, 30 Jun 2016 22:11:28 +0000 DonnaF 1687866@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I just wanted to add that when I walk I wear a sweat/headband visor.&nbsp; The tinted plastic visor is huge so it keeps both sun and rain off my face and glasses.&nbsp; You can adjust the angle.&nbsp; It also comes with an adjustable cord so it doesn't fly away in big gusts of wind.&nbsp; I bought it at a Korean market so it is much more functional and not at all fashionable.&nbsp; Since plastic gets brittle, I buy these babies six at a time and fear they won't carry then again. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-footwear-do-you-wear-for-walkingrunning-in-the-rain#post-1687859 Thu, 30 Jun 2016 22:01:12 +0000 rachylou 1687859@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I would definitely look at trail runners, because traction is also an issue... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-footwear-do-you-wear-for-walkingrunning-in-the-rain#post-1687827 Thu, 30 Jun 2016 20:53:51 +0000 Eli 1687827@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I never thought about this! Where I am from it hardly rains at all. I get more concerned about my little poodle getting his paws socked. : ( </p> <p>Only thing i can think of is to wear sneakers with a change of socks? I always have to air them out when they get caught in the rain. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-footwear-do-you-wear-for-walkingrunning-in-the-rain#post-1687783 Thu, 30 Jun 2016 18:51:51 +0000 citygirldc 1687783@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>For every day - I wear Crocs sandals. I wear these everywhere on warm, rainy days. And it's great on a bike because the rubber soles won't slide off from the pedal.&nbsp;</p> <p>For running - I wear my regular Asics/Saucony's and let them get wet if I have to. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-footwear-do-you-wear-for-walkingrunning-in-the-rain#post-1687766 Thu, 30 Jun 2016 18:16:29 +0000 Chris987 1687766@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks so much ladies....a lot of interesting comments and quite a diversity in what you wear.</p> <p>I was specifically looking for ideas for shoes I can run in in hard rain, so I'll focus my replies on that. I do have Merrill hiking shoes that I wear in cooler months for daily walks where I'm not running and although I didn't opt for the waterproof version they are pretty close to it. </p> <p>First of all, to <b>Angie, Sara </b>and everyone else who suggested not going out at all in hard rain, having another cuppa etc...as much as I appreciate the kindness of your suggestions, most of the time I'm not going to take your advice I do not belong to a gym nor do I own a treadmill and I really love to get outdoors every day even in rain and snow to get some fresh air and exercise. There is something about thumbing my nose at mother nature that makes me feel strong and powerful. (I never really articulated that before). I try to do it every day although I don't hit it 100%. I save my "stay home" days for those winter days when snow piles up on my busy street with no sidewalks and it's actually dangerous to be on the road. Even then I try to get out at some point.</p> <p>Thanks<b> Diana, Jill58, Donna F, &nbsp;Brooklyn, &nbsp;Maneera, &nbsp;Kiwigal, Rose, &nbsp;Urja Pandya, Sterling </b>..</p> <p><b>Suz</b>, hmm didn't know there were shoes made of goretex, will have to look into that. "Trail runner" sounds like it is intended for running. </p> <p><b>Jaileen</b>, I find hiking shoes are too heavy and inflexible for running. </p> <p><b>Le Pedestrienne</b> - interesting that you vote against Goretex, and prefer letting mesh runners get wet and then drying out. </p> <p><b>Rizamel, Runcarla, Zibbets, Aziraphale</b>, ...more votes for letting the mesh get wet and being ok with it.</p> <p><b>UmmLila</b> ..another vote for the goretex running ones. I definitely need to go try some on and see if they feel too heavy for me or not.</p> <p><b>Rachy</b> - I've never worn wellies so I have nothing to suggest...try checking in with&nbsp;Kate Middleton ...:-) </p> <p><b>Firecracker</b>...hmm..I do wear smartwool socks in cooler months but have never tried the ones made for running or wearing them in warmer months...will think about that. </p> <p><b>Traci</b> - I cant' quite imagine running in Tevas, they don't seem to have enough basic foot coverage to me. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-footwear-do-you-wear-for-walkingrunning-in-the-rain#post-1687595 Thu, 30 Jun 2016 11:36:19 +0000 Chris987 1687595@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks for all the great info. I have to do some gardening before it gets too hot so will reply back a bit later. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-footwear-do-you-wear-for-walkingrunning-in-the-rain#post-1687574 Thu, 30 Jun 2016 10:46:50 +0000 Anonymous 1687574@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm like Jill58. &nbsp;Everything is going to get wet anyway so I wear my normal running shoes. &nbsp;But I want to add that I walk/hike in light-to-mid rain. &nbsp;If it is a heavy, drenching rain, I'll find other alternatives. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-footwear-do-you-wear-for-walkingrunning-in-the-rain#post-1687554 Thu, 30 Jun 2016 09:29:15 +0000 Urja Pandya 1687554@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I wear Ankle Rain Boots when I want to go for walking not running. Those are very comfortable that makes my feet smile. I just love walking in the rain. So, sometimes I wear casual shoes and let them dry out later.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-footwear-do-you-wear-for-walkingrunning-in-the-rain#post-1687549 Thu, 30 Jun 2016 08:43:21 +0000 rose 1687549@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You must live near me, Sally! Regular shoes for walking for me... or stay home and hibernate 'til summer....&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-footwear-do-you-wear-for-walkingrunning-in-the-rain#post-1687504 Thu, 30 Jun 2016 04:17:33 +0000 Sal 1687504@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I wear regular running shoes for running or a serious walk. &nbsp;If I am doing something in the garden or watching sport on the sideline I wear gumboots/rainboots/wellingtons..... &nbsp;I can walk in them comfortably and last several hours but they have no support.</p> <p>In torrential rain I tend to stay home!</p> <p>It has rained here for about six days straight now!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-footwear-do-you-wear-for-walkingrunning-in-the-rain#post-1687499 Thu, 30 Jun 2016 03:56:02 +0000 Maneera 1687499@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Like you, I love walking in the rain. I'm no runner either. </p> <p>I just wear my regular walking shoes (Sketchers) that have a mesh upper. They do get wet, but I have 2 pairs so I switch them. Being mesh, they dry quickly too. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-footwear-do-you-wear-for-walkingrunning-in-the-rain#post-1687435 Thu, 30 Jun 2016 00:31:16 +0000 Brooklyn 1687435@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Like Rachy, I wear rain boots when it is seriously raining ( just for walking not running). For morning dew, light rain, I used to have a pair of bos &amp; co waterproof boots that I loved until they finally wore out. I hope to replace them soonish. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-footwear-do-you-wear-for-walkingrunning-in-the-rain#post-1687427 Thu, 30 Jun 2016 00:19:20 +0000 Aziraphale 1687427@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Salomon makes good hiking shoes that are surprisingly waterproof. I used to have two pairs. They're too heavy for running, though -- I wore them for hiking only. At the moment I have Saucony running shoes, which I wear rain or shine for trail running. They get wet. *shrug*. It's not bothersome to me, but then, I don't run if it's <i>really</i> raining hard. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-footwear-do-you-wear-for-walkingrunning-in-the-rain#post-1687352 Wed, 29 Jun 2016 21:42:30 +0000 Zibbets 1687352@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love&nbsp;running in the rain. I wear regular running shoes and let them dry out afterward.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-footwear-do-you-wear-for-walkingrunning-in-the-rain#post-1687342 Wed, 29 Jun 2016 21:01:18 +0000 Traci 1687342@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm in the sandal camp. I have a pair of tevas I wear if I know it will rain. I'll throw a pair of cotton socks in my bag if I'm hoping to dry out later in the day. If my feet are going to get wet I'd rather have them as open to the air as possible. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-footwear-do-you-wear-for-walkingrunning-in-the-rain#post-1687316 Wed, 29 Jun 2016 20:06:42 +0000 Sara L. 1687316@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ha, I was going to say the same thing as Angie!&nbsp; Also, we usually have short, intense thunderstorms so there's no reason to venture out - it'll be gone in 30 minutes. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-footwear-do-you-wear-for-walkingrunning-in-the-rain#post-1687311 Wed, 29 Jun 2016 19:57:36 +0000 Angie 1687311@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I vote stay home when it's pouring with rain, and have another cuppa. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-footwear-do-you-wear-for-walkingrunning-in-the-rain#post-1687310 Wed, 29 Jun 2016 19:55:06 +0000 Firecracker (Sharan) 1687310@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Regular running shoes and <a href="http://www.smartwool.com/shop/women-socks-run/womens-phd-run-ultra-light-micro-socks-sw0sw188?variationId=134" rel="nofollow">smartwool running socks</a>. They keep my feet nice and dry-feeling, even when I run through puddles. (That should be past tense, actually; I haven't run for quite some time, but will eventually get back to it, I'm sure.) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-footwear-do-you-wear-for-walkingrunning-in-the-rain#post-1687298 Wed, 29 Jun 2016 19:40:31 +0000 rachylou 1687298@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm a walker, not a runner, and I basically wear wellies with heavy socks, because they have no padding. Really not at all comfortable. I've seen online there are padded farmers boots, but the purveyors have all been in the UK and don't ship to the US. In the US, I haven't found anything like. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-footwear-do-you-wear-for-walkingrunning-in-the-rain#post-1687285 Wed, 29 Jun 2016 19:25:51 +0000 DonnaF 1687285@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Goretex hiking shoes or my leather walking shoes.&nbsp; I have two pairs of the Addictions so a pair can always be drying out.&nbsp; I try not to walk in the rain, but the track where I walk can be wet.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-footwear-do-you-wear-for-walkingrunning-in-the-rain#post-1687216 Wed, 29 Jun 2016 17:56:13 +0000 jill58 1687216@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Regular running shoes. I do enjoy running in the light rain but not when it's pouring. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-footwear-do-you-wear-for-walkingrunning-in-the-rain#post-1687177 Wed, 29 Jun 2016 16:56:25 +0000 UmmLila (Lisa) 1687177@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I wear Saucony gore-tex shoes. My runs are the field-and-stream with naughty dog sort and I am likely to get wet feet just from morning dew. I have low volume feet and this and New Balance are the brands that work best for running for me.&nbsp;</p> <p>&lt;<a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.saucony.com/en/xodus-6.0-gtx/18999W.html?dwvar_18999W_color=S10285-1#cgid=womens-running&amp;start=1"><a href="http://www.saucony.com/en/xodus-6.0-gtx/18999W.html?dwvar_18999W_color=S10285-1#cgid=womens-running&#038;amp" rel="nofollow">http://www.saucony.com/en/xodu.....g&#038;amp</a>;</a>&gt; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-footwear-do-you-wear-for-walkingrunning-in-the-rain#post-1687085 Wed, 29 Jun 2016 14:39:09 +0000 Carla 1687085@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What rizamei wrote. I rotate through 5 different pairs, and some are better than others for certain running situations. If it looks like rain, I'll wear my lightest pair with the most mesh. </p> <p>If it looks like a really messy day, I do a treadmill run! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-footwear-do-you-wear-for-walkingrunning-in-the-rain#post-1687083 Wed, 29 Jun 2016 14:35:45 +0000 Diana 1687083@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>(Disclaimer: I don't run so these are only for walking.)</p> <p>If I'm walking for exercise I'll wear my new balance trail runners. Not waterproof but more so than my regular mesh new balances and with good traction. But honestly I'd probably forego going out for a walk if it's raining more than a drizzle. </p> <p>For commuting /work, when I want to look nicer, I'll wear my patent leather oxfords which look dressy and are completely waterproof. In the winter, most of my boots are at least water resistant so it's not an issue. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-footwear-do-you-wear-for-walkingrunning-in-the-rain#post-1687081 Wed, 29 Jun 2016 14:32:20 +0000 rizamei 1687081@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>For actual running, I just wear my normal running shoes and accept that I'll get soaked. I have two pairs, so I can give pairs time to dry out if there's a long stretch of wet weather and I'm running on consecutive days. (I live in the Pacific NW, and this happens a lot.) I tried ordering some GoreTex weatherproof running shoes. The shoes that I was wearing at the time (Brooks Ghost) came in both a regular version and a GoreTex version. They were heavy and stiff so I returned them. They might have been fine for just walking, but felt too clunky for running. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-footwear-do-you-wear-for-walkingrunning-in-the-rain#post-1687076 Wed, 29 Jun 2016 14:28:55 +0000 LaPed 1687076@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I've actually sworn off Goretex. It does not breathe, makes my feet sweat, and takes forever to dry. I prefer runners with the most mesh possible, as they dry out more quickly afterwards. Or for walking/hiking on the summer, I'll also wear my Chacos. Any water-friendly sandal, such as Keen, Chaco, or Teva, is nice for wet walks.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-footwear-do-you-wear-for-walkingrunning-in-the-rain#post-1687069 Wed, 29 Jun 2016 14:21:28 +0000 JAileen 1687069@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I wear Salomon waterproof hiking shoes. They have good traction. Salomon works for my foot shape. My big toes curl up and I need a high toe box. They're not stylish or anything, though. I took them to Turkey where it rained or snowed everyday, and my feet stayed dry. I have several pairs. I should add that while I live in a desert, I do go places where it rains, such as Texas. </p>