These running shoes are great for the money; I wear them with an orthopedic insole, and they provide ample heel comfort and shock absorption. I run in them on running socks in winter, it's not cold up to -15, but from -3 and above it's even hot, so it's better to use it in winter and early spring / late autumn, they practically don't get wet, unless of course you don't run through puddles, snow, a little slush, they are not afraid of puddles, etc., my previous Puma sneakers were worse in this reSee full review