{"id":7348,"date":"2024-05-06T19:04:51","date_gmt":"2024-05-06T19:04:51","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/setupjunkie.net\/?p=7348"},"modified":"2024-05-13T16:05:30","modified_gmt":"2024-05-13T16:05:30","slug":"the-best-winter-running-shoes-of-2024","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/setupjunkie.net\/index.php\/2024\/05\/06\/the-best-winter-running-shoes-of-2024\/","title":{"rendered":"The Best Winter Running Shoes of 2024"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Any trail running shoe worth its lugs<\/strong> has enough traction to keep you upright in sloppy conditions<\/strong>. But a good pair of winter running shoes takes it up a notch.<\/p>\n

While summer conditions call for lighter, airy kicks, winter shoes will sacrifice breathability for waterproof membranes, shells, higher collars, and gaiters that shed the icy snow and mud.<\/p>\n

You pay a little more for the bells and whistles, but the goal is to keep feet warm, dry, and safe as you run through winter.<\/p>\n

Steve Graepel, the primary author of this guide, has been running for 30 years. He worked with other GearJunkie staff writers, putting countless miles on just as many shoes to narrow in on the best of the best for those brisk winter romps. And because winter in Minnesota is heaps different than in Portland or Boston, we\u2019ve identified a gamut of shoes that meet multiple definitions of winter.<\/p>\n

For 2024, we brought in contributing writer (and fellow Midwesterner) Matthew Medendorp. He ran icy roads and whiteout conditions over Michigan\u2019s long winters. To supplement these day-to-day tests, he brought a selection of finalists to a post-blizzard Mammoth Lakes, Calif., to test the shoes in high-altitude snowpack.<\/p>\n

Our editors and testers have clocked endless miles on each of these runners. These shoes have held up from icy Minnesota road running to wintry Colorado trail running. Here are our best picks as you run into winter this year.<\/p>\n

Scroll through to see all of our recommended buys or jump to the category you\u2019re looking for. Also, be sure to check out our handy comparison chart<\/strong><\/a>, buyer’s guide<\/strong><\/a>, or FAQ<\/strong><\/a> sections at the bottom of this article.<\/p>\n

Editor\u2019s Note: We refreshed this article on May 6, 2024,<\/em> adding additional details about our testing practices, and updating several models. We also made sure our product list is up-to-date with current models, color schemes, and designs.<\/em> <\/p>\n

The Best Winter Running Shoes of 2024<\/h2>\n