Will they SHIELD? (Wet Weather Running Shoe Test)

[@BeccaAndii]

QD: I'm in Ireland. Google says we get anywhere from 750mm to 1250mm of rain a year (30-50 inches). I'm in the east so probably closer to 1000mm for me. I've never owned water resistant running shoes, we're used to wet socks here! It's not cold so the toes suck it up :)

[@SethJamesDeMoor]

☘️ ❤️:shoe:

[@mvdm5]

I live in Singapore. Tropics = average of 92.1 inches (2,340 mm) of rain annually. Yeah I need waterproofs ;)

[@emmanueleng1160]

QD: Singapore. Crazy amount of rain at 85 inches annually and a whole bunch of lightning with it too. No, I don't need water resistant shoes. The meteorological service here have a very accurate live weather radar system. I can see how much rain is coming and how quickly the rain will reach me/go away/not move. No such thing as bad weather, just bad planning.

[@duncanbailey1]

QD: England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 all I will say is a lot of rain. Definitely need these

[@SethJamesDeMoor]

Yup. I was shocked. Running in them this morning. Stay tuned. :shoe:

[@michaelauciello3816]

Toronto Canada. Annual average precipitation 32inches. Definitely have a need for water resistant shoes!

[@doraalex9010]

From the tropical weather of Micronesia and we get rain constantly almost every day.

[@MartinH_-_-_1]

QD: South of England, Lots of rain in this area. (Google says around 31 inches). Water proof running shoes aren't anything i've bought but could be a good idea going forward. Especially when it's not summer as there tends to be more rain in autumn/winter.

[@adamede9316]

Its definitely wet in the down where we are in the south. Did u have a decent amount of frost this morning ?

[@MartinH_-_-_1]

@@adamede9316 It was very cold but no frost for me since i live right on the coast. I heard there was frost about 10 miles further inland though.

[@gullepomp]

QD: Netherlands, annual 880mm, yes I feel a need when trailrunning for GTX shoes. Why you think we is watching this??

[@saulgoodmanisreal]

QD: Seattle, Washington area here, we have 37 inches of rain per year so this helps when running in the very rainy and snowy fall/winter/spring weather!

[@matthewsmall56]

QD. Westchester NY. 50". BUT I am a Brit and I was surprised to learn that the UK has similar. The big difference is that NY gets twice as much sunshine or put another way we get far fewer rain days and when it rains it rains hard. In the UK, lots more rainy, drizzle days and because of less sunshine, less opportunity for drying, more mud. Its a huge difference. Even running 5 or 6 days a week, I may end up running in the rain, once or twice a month in NY vs 12x jn the UK.

[@SethJamesDeMoor]

SO MUCH RAIN!!! thanks Matthew for chiming in

[@ViNnYSaNdY1207]

Great I wonder how breathable they are tough are they suitable for summer rainy days I mean the Nike ones

[@a1naruth]

835mm, so over 32" of rain here in Kraków, Poland. I plan to buy my first waterproof running shoes (ultra boost atr don't count). I don't believe in shields. Even Pegs trail with Goretex let in water, according to reviews. I will go for Hoka challenger gtx or NB Hierro.

[@landyncb8751]

I own the kinvara 11’s and absolutely love them. I use them for track workouts and tempo runs which works perfectly for me.

[@hankmancil178]

QD: Deep South, USA. Average rain fall is 55 inches annually.

[@ilya-1379]

QD: I'm living in Russia, Krasnoyarsk and we got about 7-8 (sometimes 10) days with rain or a snow per month. In summer time I don't use shoes with water shield but in winter time I running in trail shoes sometimes with Gore-tex and spikes (FujiSetsu GTX by Asics). Few days ago snow has fallen that will not melt and now I use ordinary NB Hierro V4 for running. *We have 500mm of rain per year.

[@dqs5691]

Нормас!)

[@wnegrini]

QD: Sao Paulo - Brazil. We get a lot of rain here. Never thought about water resistant shoes! Nice tip!

[@danielfernandesarruda4326]

Tenho um modelo Shield - winflo 5! Sinceramente, uso mais no casual, pois é fácil de causar e usa sistema de elástico! Para correr acaba esquentando muito!

[@SethJamesDeMoor]

Excellent Wilson!

[@baltsu]

You don't need water resistant shoes when weather is not cold. It doesn't matter that feet get wet. The most uncomfortable conditions are just above freezing when it's raining heavily. Then shield or gore-tex shoes are helpful. Once the temperature gets to close to 10C/40s F it's fine to wear any shoe no matter how much it rains. Water resistant shoes are heavier. So they are made for ass of the world weathers.

[@jacobthiessen7027]

Morava no Nordeste e queria ter goretex la sem duvida! Tenho muito saudade do Brasil!

[@successfullyfail]

Hey bud read my comment before buying!!

[@duncanbailey1]

I’ve been waiting for this shield review. Thanks Seth

[@dannyj1983]

Happy Birthday, TL!!🥳 QD: Not much rain here in Tucson, AZ. I don't think I need a water-resistant shoe but now I kind of want a pair. Hey--never know. I do own the Kinvara 11. Loved them for 80mi, now they're retired to gym shoes. They're just too exposed; being 6'1 190lbs and running on rugged roads, the outsole was getting shredded. They also lost their pop very fast. Still love the shoe though. Great choice for TMs. They're quiet when pounding belt.

[@robertmelendez6677]

Live in NJ. Not a lot of rain and snow but I want to get this shield because the tow path I run is between the Raritan River and Delaware Canal. Glad to hear you approve! Time to get it from my cart on the Nike app to purchase!! Thanks as always!

[@matthewedwards2381]

Colorado Springs, CO. So about the same as you Seth! I am thinking about getting it for this winter

[@clementlahure4969]

QD: South of Belgium! between 800 and 1000mm a year! This would be my first pair of shield...

[@gbmpam8]

QD: Manchester UK, loads and loads of rain all year. There is when you have to think about the right socks, as you do not want your feet heavy because of absorbing water.

[@landyncb8751]

QD: (southern) Ontario, Canada. 32 inches / 831mm of rain a year. A decent amount of rain but not enough in my opinion to get the shield thing.

[@oscard.diazmirong.6206]

QD: Monterrey México, the weather is mostly dry, I have the Pegasus shield and I use them in winter because the shield helps to keep my food warm.

[@seandunlap1743]

QD- Boone North Carolina- temperate rain forest, Lot of trail races here require crossing ankle deep or deeper creeks- so, drainage become more important than keeping water out.

[@maciejrupik9089]

I've got Peg 37 Shield. Almost 60 miles in the shoe. I don't see any signs of wear on the outsole. Water resistant is awesome. Really great shoe for running in rain. QD: Southern Poland here, average rain fall is about 31 - 32 inches so that shoe helps.

[@htownq7224]

QoD; Houston Texas gets 53” of rain per year. I have never owned Gore-Tex running shoes but these shields have peaked my interest.

[@troyhamon6666]

I live in Alaska. It rains about 20 inches a year here in our area. I have not used waterproof running shoes but in the winters are used to use Gore-Tex socks not for the water resistant but for the wind resistance. When the temperatures are below 0°F in the wind blows more than 20 miles an hour it is difficult to keep your feet warm. I may try a pair of waterproof shoes for the windproofness. I had not thought of that before.

[@janetduback5161]

Happy Birthday True Love ! I’m looking to get the kinvara. Had kinvara 3 years ago. Loved that shoe. QOD : Oregon. Lots of rain.

[@SamWynne]

Happy Birthday True Love! My wife watched with me this morning. I’m impressed with that waterproofing, but I’d rather shoes drain well, than keep water out. Running in Texas is a sweaty affair, so my socks are wet after mile 2 anyway.

[@richardrankin7488]

Ottawa, Canada. We get lots of rain and snow so water resistant/proof shoes are a must in the winter. They also keep your feet warmer.

[@drumb001]

Congrats on signing up for Naples , nice weather 40 at the start which is nice for you and me in our states . I did it in 2011 with Des Linden back then but you’ll love the competition that’s if the Kenyans can travel but good luck 🏃 we will be watching and cheering for you

[@drmdmd1]

Up here in Canada spring gets pretty wet, I wear my running shoes everyday, so I would be buy cause I'm tired of wet socks.

[@mosbachers]

Live in Missoula, MT. We only get about 12 inches of moisture a year, but I love water resistant shoes in the winter. Water resistant generally means wind resistant also, so when it is really cold outside, they are an awesome type of shoe to own. When it gets slushy out, they are also great. They are so much better at keeping your feet warm when it is really cold. People with poor circulation should definitely get them.

[@slavasss2189]

Russia here. We always had a lot of snow , except last 3-4 years, with all this climate change...now in Moscow its more rains during winter rather than snow(( so bad.... and yes, goretex is a must for me

[@nelechevarria]

Houston, Texas; but originally Rio Grande, Puerto Rico. Not much 🌧 in Houston. Never thought of buying water resistant shoes. Thanks for the videos! Great info!

[@RunnerdJK]

1) Washington, DC area. 2) 41 inches per year. 3) Last week I retired the Pegasus 36 shield and replaced it with the Ghost 13 GTX. - - - By the way, stepping into 2-3 inches of standing water doesn’t simulate running in the rain. Rain comes from above, not below. Wearing the shoes in the shower would be a better simulation. On my Peg 36 shields, the tongue was the weak spot in terms of water repellency. Water constantly hits the tongue during a rainy run, but in your test, the water didn’t reach the tongue level until you got to 3 inches deep.

[@cdigdawg]

I'm in Nova Scotia Canada, about 60 inches of rain and snow a year. I have bought gore-tex shoes in the past and they do help especially in the winter where they help keep my feet a little warmer. I also have to put sheet metal screws in the soles for traction on the ice. Also cant wait to see you take those Sauconys out. I like their road running lineup a lot, never worn their trails though.

[@cimen9793]

Turkey, we have 3 month rainy days.

[@everspader]

Would you say the Pegasus 37 Shield has a good breathability for dry/hot days?

[@kballa6]

QD: Houston, TX. Avg is 50" annually. Anytime I see rain in the forecast I grab my Zoom Fly 3.

[@merlincalo6877]

For rain we have had 40in of rain through September 2021 and 38in of snow last winter in Boston. I am curious to know how long the Nike Shield Pegasus last in the rain before they get wet and how breathable are they?

[@alexmj1990]

Essex in england....a lot of rain, more sun than we give credit for..but you can never predict....keeps you on your toes!

[@GinetteSear]

UK. Very wet. Bought my first gortex shoes ever this year; Asics Gel Cumulus 22 GTX, running in them first time this weekend!

[@SethJamesDeMoor]

Thanks for sharing Ginette. Stay dry and have fun!

[@GinetteSear]

@@SethJamesDeMoor I've just ordered a pair of the Nike shields based on your video. I really rate your reviews highly. Yep, deffo having fun over here...only managed one actual race this year - a nice 50km trail run in the Chilterns...everything else has been postponed until next year, but hey, we have the ability to get out of the door and run every day, so me and hubby will be hitting the trails over the weekend and deffo having some fun! ;-)

[@theUAlax]

Might have to look at the Saucony Peregrine! 40 inches of rain per year here in the midwest but once it gets cold the snow is always very slushy. When that fresh layer of snow falls over the slush, every step is like walking through a minefield.

[@robinr.7678]

But after they got soaked, how long did the feel wet and squishy? Did they dry up fast when wearing them, or not?

[@natashapucillo9715]

New England here. I have a pair of 35 shield that are nearing the end. I absolutely love these shoes!! I use them in the rain and snow. The tred is pretty good too!!

[@HarryCollyer]

I’ve not long bought the Nike zoom shields as well. I live in the UK so plenty of wet runs! Love those shoes, they do keep my feet dry but as you said they’re a little narrower than my normal running shoes so I keep them for shorter runs!

[@BoKristensen]

QD: 1. Castle Rock, CO. 2. Same weather you get, just about 1k more elev. 3. I picked up Goretex HOO Speedgoats a month ago. I'm looking more for snow and cold resistance than rain. They were fantastic when we got that snow but don't overheat on 70° days either. Not sure how they do it. These shoes are pretty amazing and so versatile.

[@addexvi]

Also have the kinvara 11. Love them for just about everything, from speed work to long runs. I feel that the 4mm drop really helps me stay on my forefoot in my stride. QoD: I'm in Sweden, alot of rain at the moment, hopefully we'll get a good winter this year with lots of snow. Last year it was mostly rain and a bit of sleet.

[@simondion1521]

Canada, Montreal and we are receiving a LOT of rain and snow lol looking foward for the Saucony Peregrine Ice and Peg37 Shield

[@lisarunsfast7368]

Happy Birthday True Love!! I live in the Seattle area and often have wet shoes in the winter! I run in Altras which do get quite wet! I take out the insoles out to help them dry faster. I’ll have to try the Nike sometime! Wintertime is very wet here! We get an average of 38 inches! Not the rainiest city, but seems like it because we have a lot of light rain more days of the year.

[@russellyb]

Farnborough, UK, around 29" rainfall per year. Definitely feel a benefit to water resistance here.

[@norbert_engel]

QD: around 669 mm here in Berlin. I had a previous version of Nike Peg Shields and found them getting quite wet when walking and running in rain for more then 10 minutes or so. I then bought the Gore-Tex Peregrine 10s, which were 100% waterproof and now completely worn out😬

[@marielledevaal6029]

Center off the Netherlands and yes we have a lot of rain but I like my shoes breathable so they can wick away the moisture. Happy birthday true love!!! 🥳

[@SethJamesDeMoor]

Thanks Marielle for chiming in!

[@weefelly11]

QoD - I'm in Central Scotland where we get about 27" annual rainfall. I've never been a fan of goretex shoes as the water can't get out once it gets in. I have used waterproof socks when running in really wet or boggy conditions which works really well at keeping your feet dry without squelching in waterlogged shoes.

[@therealpanther8710]

South Africa, not a lot of rain, never snows ,it’s very dry.

[@daniellidstone5300]

scotland we get roughly 3,000mm(118inches) of rain a year but don't bother with water resistant because if its raining its mild in temperature and if its not its just cold usually

[@robertbaluyut7901]

Nike shields shoes can help you run in rainy season. I live in the Philippines and we have a rainy season here. I bought the oddyssey shield and they are fine but not okay in summer because they lack ventilation, tends to overheat my feet.

[@Catofsteel]

Tijuana, Baja California Mexico. I was thinking to buy one of those a few months ago, but I came to the conclusion that they are useless here. Winter's are soft ( 10-5 Celsius as average), the rain... we'll, 10-15 days per year! And that in a very good year. By the way thank you so much for your reviews of Nike ZoomFly3, Pegasus 37, and Saucony Mad River. I have them all! EVERYTHING you said about them (the good and the bad) was truth. Thank you!

[@SeVeNGuNsThe1st]

QD: Austria 🇦🇹 Where I live 896.5mm per year. I'm extremely interested in the new shield. Excited for your review ✌

[@lajournsantanadolphin4895]

Happy birthday Tru love! And many more🏃‍♀️🎂🥳

[@jimnosuchinsky8807]

QD: New Jersey, about 49 inches of rain a year. Really no need for rain shoes, I've been lucky with "dry" races and I tailor my workouts for dry days.

[@BanjoStu]

QD: UK here so we know a thing or two about rain! Never bother with waterproof/resistant shoes. The water will nearly always creep down into the shoes from over the sides or from wicking down your socks. Waterproof shoes dry more slowly so you're left with wet feet and water with nowhere to go. You're better off with quick draining/drying shoes that let any water escape more readily. Only my opinion though.

[@pauloqserra]

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. It rains a lot here but it's no use using shield shoes. You will get your feet wet anyway with the sweat. Normally is 28-32°C entire year and with tropical weather (100% humidity)

[@cbenson513]

QD: Boulder, CO 20"/~500mm rain annually. No need for Gortex, even in the wet conditions I prefer a good wool sock that keeps my feet warm when wet.

[@buck3ye161]

Qd: Orlando, Florida rain every afternoon! And I have the 36 peg shield

[@guitar160]

Montreal Canada, we get tons of snow so looking forward to your peregrine ice review ,I have a pair and can’t wait for ice and snow to try them out

[@komorebi_5549]

QD: Seattle, WA. There’s a good amount of rain here, but I’ve never seen the need to run in shield shoes. Colorado seems like the perfect place for me since it’s dry and I’m frankly tired of the rain... Also happy birthday to True Love! November birthday gang 🎉

[@RunningOtaku]

Here in Portland, Oregon we get 36 inches (915mm) of rain each year. It rains a lot but not hard...so no need for water resistant shoes.

[@johncena2236]

Are the shield breathable ?

[@eileenhayward7429]

QD: San Diego, CA... so, not a lot of rain. However, we travel for races and sometimes we’re not prepared for the weather at our destination 😅. Last year my husband ran a half-marathon in Chicago and it POURED, so he was suffering with the shoes he ran with. Thanks for doing the review on the Nikes - super helpful and now I have a Christmas gift idea for him! And happy birthday, True Love!

[@jhg9750]

Qd: antelope valley and like 12 in of snow , and like 1-4 in of rain a year

[@MiracleWarriors]

The Nike's Shield line is indeed amazing ! I still got my Nike Odyssey React Shield that I use in raining days !

[@davidgross7972]

QD: Hamilton, Ontario, 33 inches of precipitation annually. I don't feel the need for water-resistant shoes for summer running. But for winter runnning, I have thought about getting them since it can be snowy/slushy at times. Also for trail running in spring/fall I think they would be useful. But most Goretex shoes are not offered in wide so I don't have much choice. Happy Birthday to Truelove!

[@SethJamesDeMoor]

Great point! Thank you for sharing David.

[@MatthewKatidjo]

QD- South Florida, no snow but A LOT of rain mini hurricanes everyday lol, and yes I would def gravitate toward water resistant running shoes

[@jholso0412]

QD: NorthEast Avg Snowfall roughly 60” in my area Avg rain roughly 40” Yes I do buy 1 pair of winter running shoes each, roads are often slushy, icy, wet here so it helps on the worst of worst days.

[@matthewpeters6656]

Southeast Alaska! The town where I live gets 110 inches annually according to google! I haven’t ever used or really thought about goretex running shoes, but it might be worth it!

[@wetzky]

QD: In the Toronto area, we get about 31"/year and I am used to wet socks...it's just part of the sport! I run in Kinvara 11s that have about 500km on them. A lot of outsole wear, but the midfoot is still responsive and I'll likely keep them in the rotation for the rest of the year. I love how you're building the running shoe rotation for True Love, but I hope that wasn't your only gift for her :)

[@ZbenjZ]

QD: West Midlands UK... 26 inches of rain. Never thought of buying these! I think that would make me much happier!

[@terryanderson2010]

I have the Kinvara 11 in the Orange color. About 150 miles so far. Will definitely be getting another pair. Great shoe

[@paulcolvin9391]

Longmont, CO. so same weather as you. I would love to try a waterproof trail shoe to use in the spring mud and lingering snow in the mountains.

[@michelleharnett1351]

New Zealand, 60 inches where I live. No snow but it can get muddy. Never felt the need for water resistant shoes. (but I don't like running in the rain.)

[@josemalespin2282]

Lots of rain in Costa Rica. Waterproof running shoes are ok for light rain. When it's pouring down I just pick a pair of shoes that could drain water faster, if I still feel like going out there.

[@SethJamesDeMoor]

Smart 👍🏻👍🏻

[@michaelauciello3816]

Toronto Canada. Annual average precipitation 32inches. Definitely have a need for water resistant shoes!

[@groupsimon6501]

Happy birthday and enjoy riding the new shoes

[@tammyschilling5362]

I live on the Chesapeake Bay. We get about 11"/month on average. I would never use a water resistant shoe, all it will do is make my feet sweaty-wet, rather than water-wet. The only time it would makes sense, IMO, is if where you live gets a lot of snow and you need to keep your feet warm, more than necessarily dry.

[@nathanbaker1727]

Plenty of rain over here in the UK, and now we're into winter and it's pretty constant wind and rain, plus getting dark at about 4pm. I picked up the Peg 37's as a daily shoe now my Turbo 2's are beginning to die after about 900 miles in them. The 37's are possibly the most confusing pair of shoes I've ever used - some runs they feel like they've got great cushioning and are relatively 'snappy' - others they just feel heavy and way too firm. I've also found the toe off feels almost like my foot is slipping unless it's perfectly dry weather.

[@wastelander1015]

QD: Lisbon, Portugal. Yes we do have rain throughout the whole year. Exceptions would be June, July and August. I never felt the need to buy water proof shoes. When it's raining hard I just stay at home and do exercises and weights. Also, not the Kinvara, but I bought recently a pair of Saucony Clarion 2 and it's among the best 5 running shoes I ever wore. Highly recommend them.

[@DadAdventures]

Southeast Minnesota. Gets LOTS of snow/ice. I do own the SHEILD Odyssey (for work) and have yet to get wet feet. Also the traction is super grippy in icy conditions

[@AsGuusual]

I'm originally from the Netherlands but studying in Sweden now. Here, rainfall is about 560mm/22 inch per year. Swedes on my team here tend to go for wool socks to keep your feet warm instead of using waterproof shoes. 😁

[@yairgo]

Saint Louis, Missouri. 42 inches. I have Hoka One One Speedboat 4 GTX for trails, but have not needed the gortex yet. I also own the Kinvaras 11's and love them

[@DrJAFox]

QD: Northern Colorado. 15" per year. Like Seth, I have little need for Goretex shoes. Only a few days a year is it awful here - and that is mostly the cold. The pioneers coming west called the plains of Colorado "the great American desert." In fact, the Great Sand Dunes Monument in Colorado gets 12.5" per year. That is how close we are to being a sandy desert. My question is, how breathable are the Peg 37 Shields? Does the Goretex version keep the water out and still let the feet breathe?

[@texasmh4973]

I wear peg 35 shields in sloppy weather. Not to keep my feet dry, but they clean-up much easier. I hate wearing dirty/stained shoes.

[@rechardmanghing9570]

Island of Borneo (Sabah Malaysia)now experiencing more rain due to mansoon seasons. Can wait this Pegasus hit the store.

[@frankieliu3797]

QD: Tasmania, AU. It is said here we get an annual average of 2,400 mm. I used to have Gore-Tex or waterproof shoe before coming to AU. But, here's a lot of trails, muddy or snowy most times, and you'll get 'miry' anyway. Those shield things can only protect me like 5 mins, so I kinda give up. Waterproof (extra bucks) makes no sense and running in heavy rain has so much fun to me right now! Yep, I run straight into WATER, lol! Btw, someone even running wet trails with Next%!!!

[@Ocean_Baseball]

The Netherlands, annual average almost 36 inches of rain! Definately interested in these shoes.

[@SethJamesDeMoor]

Stay tuned, review coming soon. Thanks for becoming a member.

[@kim-anh9860]

Happy birthday, True Love! 🎉🏃🏻‍♀️❤️

[@chadmascasvay2839]

True love and myself has the same birthday! Happy birthday to her. Hopefully you guys have a great day!

[@chadmascasvay2839]

@@arshdeepsinghsidhu190 thank you brother!

[@strockm]

Happy birthday to True Love! Here's to another year of not living in a van down by the river ! ( Saw that on a birthday card - got the snl Chris Farley reference in the vlog)

[@SuperTushaar]

Can't wait for the Asics hyper speed review 😁