Complete Disappointment
I want to start by saying that I previously owned the Lone Peak non-All Weather in the previous model year. That is what led me to purchase this model. While I loved the Lone Peak I absolutely hate the All Weather version. There have also been changes to the shoe. The mid sole material is different and less responsive. The lacing system was changed with the All Weather model an extremely irritating set up where you cannot keep the heel of the shoe from slipping without tying it so tight that it hurts. The laces also continually loosen resulting in having to re-tie and double knot.
The most aggravating aspect of the shoe is the reason you buy the shoe and that is the waterproofing. Either Event is a terrible product or the application of it in this shoe is a failure. My shoes have leaked from day 1. I do not expect waterproof running shoes to be able to do stream crossings or constant submersion but I do expect to be able to run in wet grass and not have wet toes. The Event fabric in these shoes is also stiff. So stiff I could not run more than 2 miles without having blisters on the top of my toes. While it does eventually break in it still does not keep your feet dry. I quickly abandoned these as runners and tried to use them as walking shoes but they fail there also. I know waterproof runners can be executed well. I had a pair of Brooks Ghost Gore tex and loved those. I had also enjoyed my original Lone Peak and thought that the All Weather would be a great…
