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Cold weather running shoes

post #1 of 7
1/21/08 at 2:35am
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Anyone have any suggestions for where to look for running shoes that are suitable for sub 20's temperatures. Even with ski socks (base layer and a thicker wool outersock) my feet are absolutely freezing to the point of extreme discomfort in my normal shoes.

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post #2 of 7
1/21/08 at 2:41am
First step: get GoreTex lined ones. They get close to unbearable if it's not freezing but my feet are fine down to -10°C. Below that it's a big question anyway whether you should run at all. Icebug also has a model that goes above ankle height:
http://www.rei.com/product/758939
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post #3 of 7
1/21/08 at 3:06am
I always found my feet were fine in regular trainers + normal socks. They would get cold at first when wet, but then the water would warm up and keep em warm for a while This was during my 4 years of 'indoor' (we ran outside almost every day) track through Buffalo winters. Make sure your circulation isn't getting cut off because that would definitely make them cold.
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post #4 of 7
1/21/08 at 6:58am
If you keep moving normal running shoes should be fine. Certainly you should avoid the lightweight mesh-heavy trainers. No climacool shoes either.

Among the 'normal' trainers, I always found New Balance's shoes (eg, 765) to retain tons of heat. When I wore them in the summers, I would have to wring out my socks mid-run.
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post #5 of 7
1/21/08 at 10:41am
+1 on the New Balance. You can't go wrong with those.
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post #6 of 7
1/22/08 at 12:00am
Do you have this?
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Raynaud's_phenomenon

I think I do. The only thing I've found to work is running faster to heat up more.
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post #7 of 7
1/24/08 at 3:26pm
You heard of the Adidas Inuvik (not Climacool but Climaproof)? http://www.zappos.com/n/p/p/7142533.html. Zappos is sold out right now. They're hard to find, but well worth the money.

No special setup. Just some good, warm shoes that breathe. Breathability I would think is an important factor here not just the insulation.
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