Waterproof running shoes: more fun when jogging in the rain

Created: 01/11/2023 11:17 am

By: Omer Kayali

If you want to go jogging in the rain, you should wear waterproof running shoes.

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You don't want to get out of training rhythm from bad weather?

Then you need waterproof running shoes.

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Regular jogging is a good workout for the whole body, as long as you avoid the four common running mistakes.

It strengthens muscles, improves condition and burns calories.

The best part is that you don't need much to do it, and you don't even have to go for a fast jog to stay healthy.

Put on your shoes, step outside the door and off you go.

However, rainy days can throw a spanner in the works.

If you don't want to let the bad weather get you down, you can of course go running in the rain.

In this case, you should wrap up well and, above all, wear waterproof running shoes.

Waterproof running shoes: these are the pros and cons

• With waterproof running shoes, you can

  go jogging even in the rain or even in the snow

  .

  It doesn't matter whether it's spring, summer, autumn or winter.

  However, you should of course be careful in the colder seasons to avoid slipping on icy surfaces.

• In general, waterproof running shoes are not as flexible as the lightweight versions.

• There are different types of waterproof shoes.

  For most specimens, rain is not a problem - the feet always stay dry.

  It's different

  when you walk through puddles

  .

  There are also suitable shoes here, but they are a bit bulkier and a bit heavier.

  Anyone who prefers the off-road route should definitely use such a model.

In a separate article, we also compared non-waterproof running shoes that are also suitable for the gym, for example.

Waterproof running shoes: Asics Gel-Kayano 27 (men)

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Waterproof running shoes: Asics Gel-Kayano 27 (women)

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Waterproof running shoes: Salomon XA PRO 3D V8 GTX (men)

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Waterproof running shoes: Salomon Speedcross 4 GTX (women)

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Waterproof running shoes: Adidas Supernova GTX W (women)

Adidas Supernova GTX (Women) © Amazon product image

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Waterproof running shoes: Adidas Supernova GTX M (men)

Adidas Supernova GTX M (men) © Amazon product image

Order Adidas Supernova GTX M

Waterproof Running Shoes: Brooks Ghost 13 GTX (Women)

Brooks Ghost 13 GTX (Women) © Amazon product image

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Waterproof running shoes: Brooks Ghost 13 GTX (men)

Brooks Ghost 13 GTX (men) © Amazon product image

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General jogging tips

• Avoid

  eating

  right before your run .

• In summer, avoid running

  during the hottest part of the day

  .

• Drink

  plenty of water

  before and after your run .

• If you have

  headphones

  on, don't turn the music up too loud lest you be caught off guard by bikes or the like.

• Ideally , wear

  reflective

  clothing

  when running in the early morning or evening.

• If you injure yourself

  while

  running

  , such as twisting your ankle, stop immediately.

  Continuing could only aggravate a ligament injury.

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