Some winter trail running shoes have a way of loading up on extra features that don't really fit southern climates and other places where snow is an exception to months of rain and gray skies. Salomon's Puntera Low GTX offers a classic running shoe profile built around a waterproof and breathable Gore-Tex® bootie. Because all the weather protection is built into the internal bootie the outside of the shoe remains lightweight. The front and back of the Puntera Low GTX features protective heel and toe caps but compared to other trail running shoes the reinforcement and extra ounces are minor. This is a traditional youth-inspired running shoe that's best suited for park running trails concrete sidewalks and cinder-packed urban trails. If you're looking for a wet weather protection without a lot of extras Salomon's Puntera Low GTX is sized right for your running routine.