do i need waterproof hiking shoes for simple hiking on the west coast of ireland?

[asdf1234]

Could I get by with normal non-waterproof athletic shoes? How likely am I to encounter a bog that I will definitely need to pass? We are planning to stick to established trails and not venture out too far.
Could I get by with normal non-waterproof athletic shoes? How likely am I to encounter a bog that I will definitely need to pass? We are planning to stick to established trails and not venture out too far.

I do not own boots. My only option would be to spray my regular athletic shoes with waterproofing, which might not be very good for them

 

[Michael C]

Western Ireland is the CAPITAL of rain. Everything is wet. You don't just need waterproof boots, you need waterproof EVERYTHING.