Wet weather trainers.

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Hi All,

Anybody have any experience of a pair of trainers that have pretty good grip in the wet? I'm looking to use them purely for walking around town, so pavement/street use rather than mud/grass. So far I have been recommended a pair at £140 (way over budget) and a pair of North face at £85, this is about what I am prepared to pay but googling doesn't bring back anything that makes me think they are any better in the wet than the Adidas ones I wear now that slip and slide, I have tried Merrell and Karrimor but they were both pretty useless too. The assistant in the shop I went into said buy a pair with Vibram soles (like the North face) but again, googling seems to suggest Vibram soles are no guarantee of grip.

So, with no idea really of what to buy, I am hoping some of the fine members of this forum may have a pair they have good experience with.

cheers

Rich.

[Firebottle]

I have some McKinley walking boots with Vibram soles, a +1 for Vibram from me.

Alan

[struth]

trainers aint very good for your feet tbh. id be inclined ti get a good walking shoe or boot with a leather upper and gripping sole. youll be happier long term

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I have some McKinley walking boots with Vibram soles, a +1 for Vibram from me.

Alan

Ah ok, really? That's useful to hear. I wonder if I am really going to know till I buy a pair and try them, bit late then though.

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trainers aint very good for your feet tbh. id be inclined ti get a good walking shoe or boot with a leather upper and gripping sole. youll be happier long term

That sounds like sensible advice, thanks, trouble is I wear shorts all year round so I never wear boots, it's pretty much got to be trainers/walking shoes.