Sneakers that grip wet pavement for men 35+

Pairs with reports of secure grip on wet ground. Surface matters: compare the reported conditions before choosing.

Find the pair for you. 26 pairs · best reviewed first

Brooks Ghost 16Overall review score9.2/1025 authors$110 · Mid-rangeStays dry in rain · grass surfaceComfortable standing all dayWeight: reports differOver time: Keeps its lookswet weatherExplore this model
Lems PrimalOverall review score9.0/1025 authors$125–$130 · Mid-rangeGrips · pavement surfaceLets water inComfortable walking all dayOver time Primal 2: Some pairs keep their looks; others look worn quickly Primal 3: Keeps its looksExplore this model
Puma MagMax NITRO 2Overall review score8.5/1021 authors$180 · Mid-rangeWeight: reports differShort outings: ComfortableOver time: Keeps its looksExplore this model
Nike Vomero 18Overall review score8.4/1040 authors$165 · Mid-rangeLets water inWeight: reports differDamage: Coming apart on the outsoleVisible wear: Abrasion on the outsoleExplore this model
Puma Velocity NITRO 4Overall review score8.4/1029 authors$140 · Mid-rangeGrips · wood surfaceStays dry in rain · grass surfaceFeels lightShort outings: Comfortable for some wearers; uncomfortable for othersAn ordinary day: Easy on the feetExplore this model
Image: New BalanceNew Balance Fresh Foam X MoreOverall review score8.4/1024 authors$160 · Mid-rangeGrips · pavement surfaceWeight: reports differFresh Foam X More v6A full day: UncomfortableExplore this model
Image: Fleet FeetAsics Gel-CumulusOverall review score8.4/1017 authors$96 · Budget · at storesWeight: reports differVisible wear: Abrasion on the outsoleA full day: ComfortableExplore this model
Brooks Ghost MaxOverall review score8.3/1037 authors$160–$170 · Mid-rangeComfortable walking all dayComfortable standing all dayWeight: reports differGhost Max 3Over time: Keeps its looksExplore this model
Allbirds Wool RunnerOverall review score8.3/1013 authors$110 · Mid-range$0.11 a wear or less · No. 1 of 34 for cost per wearGrips · ice surfaceUncomfortable walking all dayFeels lightOver time Wool Runner: Some pairs keep their looks; others look worn quickly Wool Runners: Keeps its looksExplore this model
Saucony Hurricane 25Overall review score8.3/1010 authors$110 · Mid-range · outletWeight: reports differDamage: Wearers said they had not seen tearingVisible wear: Abrasion on the outsoleExplore this model
Image: Foot LockerBrooks Ghost 17Overall review score8.2/1025 authors$120 · Mid-rangeStays dry in rainWeight: reports differWidth Wide fitpavement surface Reports differ: narrow, regular or wideExplore this model
Brooks Ghost 18Overall review score8.2/1017 authors$150–$180 · Mid-range · at storesGrips · pavement surfaceComfortable walking all dayFeels lightDamage: Coming apart on the outsoleOver time: Some pairs keep their looks; others look worn quicklyExplore this model
Brooks Addiction WalkerOverall review score8.1/1011 authors$140 · Mid-range · at storesWeight: reports differAddiction Walker 2Over time: Some pairs keep their looks; others look worn quicklyWidth: Reports differ: narrow or wideExplore this model
Image: Zappos.comNew Balance 608Overall review score8.0/1018 authors$80–$85 · Budget · at storesGrips · ice surfaceComfortable walking all dayWeight: reports differ608v5Over time: Some pairs keep their looks; others look worn quicklyWidth: Reports differ: narrow or wideExplore this model
Puma ForeverRun NITRO 2Overall review score7.9/107 authors$150 · Mid-rangeWeight: reports differOver time: Keeps its looks“And like I said, the foam has held up really, really well.”— a YouTube reviewerExplore this model
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Brooks Glycerin Max 2Overall review score7.7/1019 authors$200 · Mid-range · at storesGrips · ice surfaceComfortable standing all dayWeight: reports differOver time: Keeps its looksExplore this model
Salomon XT-6Overall review score7.4/1031 authors$185 · Mid-rangeRain: reports differFeels lightA full day XT-6 and XT-6 GORE-TEX: ComfortableWidth: Reports differ: narrow, regular or wideExplore this model
Mizuno Wave Rider 29Overall review score7.4/1016 authors$150 · Mid-rangeGripsWeight: reports differVisible wear: Abrasion on the outsoleOver time: Keeps its looksExplore this model
Brooks Beast GTS 26Overall review score7.3/108 authors$170 · Mid-range · at storesGripsFeels heavyOver time: Keeps its looksExplore this model
Nike Air Max Dn8Overall review score7.1/1021 authors$210 · PremiumGrips · pavement surfaceComfortable standing all dayComfortable walking all dayOver time: Keeps its looksWeight on foot: Feels light to some wearers, heavy to othersExplore this model
Image: REIHoka TransportOverall review score7.0/1018 authors$150 · Mid-range · at storesGrips · pavement surfaceTransport 2A full day: ComfortableWalking“And the well-balanced midsole just feels really nice for walking around and standing all day as well.”— a YouTube reviewerExplore this model
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Vans Half CabOverall review score7.0/1018 authors$90 · BudgetStays dry in rainFeels lightVisible wear: Abrasion on the outsoleShort outings: UncomfortableExplore this model
Image: ASICSAsics Gel-KayanoOverall review score6.6/1026 authors$124–$165 · Mid-range · at storesGrip: reports differComfortable walking all dayComfortable standing all dayGEL-KAYANO 32Damage: Coming apart on the outsoleExplore this model
Image: ASICSAsics GT-2000Overall review score6.6/1014 authors$110–$140 · Mid-range · at storesStays dry in rainFeels lightOver time GT-2000 15: Keeps its looksWidth GT-2000 14 and GT-2000 15: Regular fitExplore this model
Image: ASICSAsics GT-1000Overall review score6.3/1025 authors$100–$121 · Mid-range · at storesLets water inFeels lightDamage GT-1000 14: Coming apart on the outsoleWidth: Reports differ: narrow or wideExplore this model
Brooks Adrenaline GTS 25Overall review score5.3/1010 authors$155 · Mid-range · at storesComfortable standing all dayFeels lightOver time: Keeps its looks“And the padding as well on the sides here, has held up great.”— a YouTube reviewerExplore this model
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All 26: owners report it holding its grip on wet ground.

From collected reviews and manufacturer records · read 2026-09-20–2026-10-01. How we choose ↓