So, since Michigan, generally only has 3 months of bad skiing.....
START LOOKING FOR SCUBA DIVER BOOTIES ;o)
AS POSTED LAST WINTER DURING MY TRANSITION.......
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This was a HUGE revelation for me!!!....... I saw some folks talking about neoprene socks and such... I keep hunting around on-line and stumbled upon these:
www.scuba.com/manufacturers/deep-see/">Deep See
You can find MANY variations on-line from ~ $25 - 45.
Since I decided NO MORE SHOES, this has gotten me back outside running (and I used them snowshoe running with success!). I am SUPER EXCITED after much frustration...
The sole is VERY flexible, as I can roll them up or bend them in half with a couple fingers.
I wasn't sure about the upper going past the ankle (they make below the ankle variations), but I, actually, like it very much. My ankles were warm and dry. My tights stay snug around the bootie and don't creep up.
I wore thin, smartwool trail running Phd socks with them. They got moist from sweat, but my feet were PERFECTLY WARM the whole time!!!!!! (side note: I tried compression socks with snowshoe running and they were too tight, I think. My toes got very cold)
I did 3 miles running and 2 miles snowshoe running with GREAT HAPPINESS!!! I hope and pray this helps you folks struggling in cooler climates......
START LOOKING FOR SCUBA DIVER BOOTIES ;o)
AS POSTED LAST WINTER DURING MY TRANSITION.......
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This was a HUGE revelation for me!!!....... I saw some folks talking about neoprene socks and such... I keep hunting around on-line and stumbled upon these:
www.scuba.com/manufacturers/deep-see/">Deep See
- Durable traction sole
- Water entry barrier
- Heavy duty zipper
- COLOR: Black
- SIZES: 5 through 13
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It was 17 degrees with no wind in Michigan this morning. The main roads had a lot of snow and slush in spots. Side roads had packed snow and icy spots.
These booties performed REMARKABLY well. I got them at a local dive shop [I told the lady I was going to run in them... she was speechless... I get that a lot lately..]
You can find MANY variations on-line from ~ $25 - 45.
Since I decided NO MORE SHOES, this has gotten me back outside running (and I used them snowshoe running with success!). I am SUPER EXCITED after much frustration...
The sole is VERY flexible, as I can roll them up or bend them in half with a couple fingers.
I wasn't sure about the upper going past the ankle (they make below the ankle variations), but I, actually, like it very much. My ankles were warm and dry. My tights stay snug around the bootie and don't creep up.
I wore thin, smartwool trail running Phd socks with them. They got moist from sweat, but my feet were PERFECTLY WARM the whole time!!!!!! (side note: I tried compression socks with snowshoe running and they were too tight, I think. My toes got very cold)
I did 3 miles running and 2 miles snowshoe running with GREAT HAPPINESS!!! I hope and pray this helps you folks struggling in cooler climates......