I’m 20 miles into a 100-mile ultra race, and the trail is pure slop. Snow at the start turned to mud and muck. My feet? Bone dry.
![Altra Lone Peak 2.0 Neoshell](https://s3.amazonaws.com/images.gearjunkie.com/uploads/2015/05/Altra-Lone-Peak-Neoshell-700x450.jpg)
The to-be-released (August 2015) Altra Lone Peak 2.0 Neoshell ($150) may be the best wet, sloppy weather winter shoe yet. Here’s why:
Waterproof on the Outside
Polartec Neoshell is a waterproof/breathable material. I know, I know, waterproof breathable has its detractors, especially in footwear. The material will trap sweat and water, and your feet will get wet anyway.
Well, not according to my test, or at least the first 30 miles of it. In the ultra last week (see my full race report here), I ran for 30 miles and then checked my feet … and they were dry. Impressed.
![Altra Lone Peak Neoshell](https://s3.amazonaws.com/images.gearjunkie.com/uploads/2015/05/Altra-Lone-Peak-Neoshell-1-700x425.jpg)
![Test conditions were downright nasty](https://s3.amazonaws.com/images.gearjunkie.com/uploads/2015/05/Wet-Weather-Running-700x394.jpg)
![Sloppy enough?](https://s3.amazonaws.com/images.gearjunkie.com/uploads/2015/05/running-in-snow-700x394.jpg)
Get Serious, Add Gaiters
![Altra Lone Peak Neoshell (4)](https://s3.amazonaws.com/images.gearjunkie.com/uploads/2015/05/Altra-Lone-Peak-Neoshell-4-700x351.jpg)
Hot Weather = No Good
A Proven Runner
For Hiking
![waterproof altra shoe](https://s3.amazonaws.com/images.gearjunkie.com/uploads/2015/05/waterproof-shoe-700x421.jpg)