My thought process when I notice it looks rainy outside and I have a run scheduled typically looks something like this: Yuck. I should skip it. No, no, then I’ll feel horrible. Maybe I’ll hit up the treadmill. Ugh, that’s worse than not running at all. Okay, I’m doing this. I’m running outside. I’m out here… Hey, this is actually kind of fun. Inevitably, I end up imagining myself as Allie running up to Noah on that dock in The Notebook, only I’m Allie and and my crush is Noah.
But recently, I learned a hard lesson about rainy runs during a jaunt through the park on a particularly blustery day. If it’s pouring and you don’t have the right shoes, it’s not going to be a good time, no matter how many movie scenes you try to play out in your mind. Who can concentrate on their fantasies if their feet are wet!
That’s when having weatherproof running shoes comes in handy. These options will help you trek through winter sludge, summer rains, and every inclement weather pattern in between.
Brooks Ghost 12 GTX
Brave the elements in this waterproof, neutral-support road running shoe. Reviewers love it for its cushioned footbed and grip.
Brooks Ghost 12 GTX, $, available at Brooks
Nike Zoom Pegasus Turbo Shield
This futuristic-looking sneaker has sealed seams to keep water from seeping in. There’s also a secure ankle strap, and a sticky outsole for traction.
Nike Nike Zoom Pegasus Turbo Shield, $, available at Nike
Cloudventure Shield Waterproof Running Shoes by ON
One tester tried out these Swiss trail shoes in the unpredictable weather of Iceland. “Very weatherproof without sweating your feet to death,” they wrote. “Worth the money.”On ON Women’s Cloudventure Shield Waterproof Running Shoes, $, available at
Under Armour Charged Bandit Trail GORE-TEX®
This chic shoe is cute and functional, sometimes a rarity in the world of waterproof running sneakers. And if you see GORE-TEX in the name, you know they mean business.
Under Armour UA Charged Bandit Trail GORE-TEX®, $, available at Under Armour
Altra Lone Peak 4 RSM
Overheating is a real problem with sealed-tight fitness sneakers, but this trail option has waterproof upper vents above the toes to get around that issue.
Altra WOMEN’S LONE PEAK 4 LOW RSM, $, available at Altra
Salomon Speedcross 5 GTX Trail-Running Shoes
Not only is this sneaker weatherproof, it’s also super-comfy and has a clever, quick-lace system for people who hate tying their shoes.
Salomon Salomon Speedcross 5 GTX Trail-Running Shoes – Women’s, $, available at REI
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