Running gear for the winter

[Coco H]

I started running in Feb this year. I was very unfit and slow so I wasn't worried about kit. I run almost exclusively cross country in the winter - soaking wet feet are a permanent fixture for me. I also discovered that traditional jogging bottoms get very heavy when soaked. I also got quite hot running in a Berghaus coat.
I am still running 4 days a week minimum so I think I might need some essential kit. I currently have 3 pairs of shoes - two trail and one for the road - I circulate them round so I always put a dry pair on. I have some gloves and hat.
Are running jackets any use - I run in the rain and snow so I like to stay dry if possible. I don't think the shoe problem is solvable - if you run through ankle deep snow or wet grass then you get wet feet.

[Coco H]

Thank you all. I feel now that I am not missing out if I do get wet. I have Ronhill short leggings and might see if I can get some full length ones as they are pretty good.

[Coco H]

Berlin Mike said:

I have a pair of Nike shoes for the winter with GoreTex uppers. These are great, even when running in wet grass. I have used them for running on snow and ice too (down to -20°) for the last two winters and they've been excellent. If I remember rightly, there was only one shoe in the Nike range which was like this but Addidas had one as well.

Most shoes are set up for running in the dry and have uppers which let air through and sweat out as a priority. These are unfortunately also good at letting water in and get soggy quite quickly.

I am semi tempted. Just not sure as it is so wet across the fields with long grass and puddles etc I frequently end up with puddles that are over the top of my shoes. However, when my current shoes fall apart, they have got to be worth a go.