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Permalink Reply by Patrick on January 23, 2012 at 3:05pm

Both Merrell and New Balance have winter friendly shoes with built-in gators for next winter (not sure of the timing).

For myself I use and prefer the breathable shoes because my feet sweat too much otherwise and get wetter than the great combo of wool and a breathable shoe. My preference is huaraches (Lunas), and I use a boiled wool tabi sock with them for conditions below 20˚F. Microspikes or YakTrax work great for traction.

Have fun!

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Permalink Reply by Petra on January 28, 2012 at 11:34am

I use invo-8 shoes in the winter, very light and has good grip for the snow and my feet stay dry.

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Permalink Reply by Stephanie Green on March 2, 2012 at 8:43pm

Hi Petra, which invo-8 shoes are you wearing and enjoying?

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Permalink Reply by Petra on March 5, 2012 at 8:04am

I use the X-Talon. It's an off road running shoe so I use it on the trails in the summer and then in the snow in winter.

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Permalink Reply by Stephanie Green on March 2, 2012 at 8:42pm

Hi Mindy. I have been using the Merrell Lithe Glove this winter and have been enjoying them. They have a soft shell upper and are warm enough for the mild winters on the west coast of Canada. I love the fit, grip and feel. My only beef is that with the soft shell like upper they don't drain well and ripped up my feet a bit after a really muddy, wet snow run last week. It didn't occur to me to use gators but sounds like that might take care of the mud-in-shoe-chaffed-feet problem. Good luck on the shoe quest!

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