"The 33"-Road Bike Racing - Waterproof Shoe Covers

Are there any shoe covers that are truly waterproof? I know they won't be very breathable, but I'm looking for something that'll keep my feet dry when racing in summer rain.

I saw these by PI, anyone have any experience:
Wind Shoe Cover
http://www.pearlizumi.com/phpThumb.php?src=data/uploads/products/9162_021.jpg&w=400&h=400
(http://www.pearlizumi.com/product.php?mode=view&pc_id=50&product_id=792881)

Why bother with those? Stick your socked foot in a newspaper bag (the long, thin kind) before you put on your shoe.

you're planning to use them for racing in summer rain ... just get wet

Are there any shoe covers that are truly waterproof? I know they won't be very breathable, but I'm looking for something that'll keep my feet dry when racing in summer rain.

I saw these by PI, anyone have any experience:
Wind Shoe Cover
http://www.pearlizumi.com/phpThumb.php?src=data/uploads/products/9162_021.jpg&w=400&h=400
(http://www.pearlizumi.com/product.php?mode=view&pc_id=50&product_id=792881)

I use the Descente ones. They are waterproof but since they are snug they have begun fraying where they sit over the shoe buckle.

I have a set of those Pearl Izumi shoe covers. Be warned the bottom area just disintegrates on them. I wore them for 1 week and the walking I did them was from my gym locker to the underground parking lot (no gravel etc) and the bottoms got a ton of holes and tears in them. As well the front edges is starting to tear at the seams. Not particularly impressed. They are warm just by keeping the wind/water out however.

you're planning to use them for racing in summer rain ... just get wet

the feeling of soggy socks and water squishing between my toes really messes with my head. It's one of my (many) idiosyncrasies.

its been my considered experince that in anything more than a light drizzel, there is nothing that will keep you completely dry. As long as the covers have a hole for the clete and the shoes have vent holes for air flow, your feet will get wet. The closest i've come to dry feet is waterproof socks AND shoe covers.

http://www.sealskinz.com/

^^ valuable input, something else for me to consider.

the feeling of soggy socks and water squishing between my toes really messes with my head. It's one of my (many) idiosyncrasies.

attack more, you'll then forget about soggy squishy feet.

I have these, ugly but pretty much impenetrable.

http://www.sugoi.ca/dimg/95050U.BLK_LG.jpg

http://www.sugoi.ca/item/86977/SUG95050U

Seriously, doesn't work like that. It's like nails on a chalkboard (or __insert pet peave sensation__) to me.

Sugoi and Castelli Pioggio
http://www.probikekit.com/_img_200x256/C6122.jpg

+ Sealskinz.

its been my considered experince that in anything more than a light drizzel, there is nothing that will keep you completely dry. As long as the covers have a hole for the clete and the shoes have vent holes for air flow, your feet will get wet. The closest i've come to dry feet is waterproof socks AND shoe covers.

http://www.sealskinz.com/

+1

Also note that the seams and zipper area are usually not waterproof.

Plus, unless you're duct taping them to your legs, water is going to get down in them from the top as well as through the bottom of your shoe in any real rain. Maybe you can lessen the amount you'll be wringing out of your socks at the end, but I don't think you can truly eliminate the squish factor.

I have these and beg to differ. They help, more so if you tape the vent holes, but still only delay wet feet.


I have these, ugly but pretty much impenetrable.

http://www.sugoi.ca/dimg/95050U.BLK_LG.jpg

http://www.sugoi.ca/item/86977/SUG95050U

I've tried a lot of shoe covers but ended up using your standard neoprene on the outside and a goretex waterproof sock inside. Keeps your feet dry, anyway, but not necessarily warm. That's a whole other kettle of fish...

For me in cold or wet weather I've always kept dry by the tried and true (for me!) method.
1. Sock+Foot+Shoe
2. Tighten shoe up
3. Plastic bag OVER shoe, not in shoe, learned my lesson with that already!
4. Old black dress sock (stretch very well) over plastic bag and shoe.
5. Poke a small hole in the middle of the cleat area in the sock and stretch it over the cleat, pull back the bag when you do that too.

6. Dry and warm feet! Works for all temps for me and I don't get wet just maybe sweaty, but its nice cause your feet are warm.

This works in a shower, but in real rain nothing works for more than 30min.

The rain comes down your leg and in through the top of the boot - even if you pull leg warmers over the top of the booties. Most of the booties themselves are waterproof. Now wet suit trousers and booties... well then you are in business.

This works in a shower, but in real rain nothing works for more than 30min.

The rain comes down your leg and in through the top of the boot - even if you pull leg warmers over the top of the booties. Most of the booties themselves are waterproof. Now wet suit trousers and booties... well then you are in business.

cdr has a good post on this somewhere (yeah I know, that's like saying there's a good book SOMEWHERE in the Library of Congress). As I recall the trick was taping the top of the bag around your shin. Shaved legs would obviously help in this case. I find that my shoe covers (PI neoprene ones) work fine until water drips down my leg and wicks it into my shoe... However, aside from the extra weight the water adds (not the 4 donuts I ate for breakfast) I've never had an issue with wet feet.

I've tried a lot of shoe covers but ended up using your standard neoprene on the outside and a goretex waterproof sock inside. Keeps your feet dry, anyway, but not necessarily warm. That's a whole other kettle of fish...

I have those and think they're the worst money I've ever spent. They are like buckets, they get water inside (from running down legs), and it stays there. Coldest my feet have ever been was wearing those things.

Waterproof Shoe Covers

don't exist.

I have those and think they're the worst money I've ever spent. They are like buckets, they get water inside (from running down legs), and it stays there. Coldest my feet have ever been was wearing those things.

And they are so uncomfortable. Who thought having the seems where toes nails are was a good idea?

don't exist.

I'm realizing that. Guess I need to ride in the rain more and desensitize myself. The weird thing is that I love riding in the rain, I just hate soggy socks.

What about going sockless?

I'm realizing that. Guess I need to ride in the rain more and desensitize myself. The weird thing is that I love riding in the rain, I just hate soggy socks.

What about going sockless?

didnt someone recently say you've been on BF too long to ask such noob questions?


bitterken

And they are so uncomfortable. Who thought having the seems where toes nails are was a good idea?

agree, 100%

didnt someone recently say you've been on BF too long to ask such noob questions?

im still a cat4 n00b.

cdr has a good post on this somewhere (yeah I know, that's like saying there's a good book SOMEWHERE in the Library of Congress). As I recall the trick was taping the top of the bag around your shin. Shaved legs would obviously help in this case. I find that my shoe covers (PI neoprene ones) work fine until water drips down my leg and wicks it into my shoe... However, aside from the extra weight the water adds (not the 4 donuts I ate for breakfast) I've never had an issue with wet feet.

select needle FROM haystack WHERE post CONTAINS "wet feet bag";

http://sprinterdellacasa.blogspot.com/2007/10/how-to-rain-gear-for-your-feet.html

What about going sockless?

I have a pair of old tri shoes that I use without socks, and in the rain, it doesn't feel bad at all. Much less squish than with shoes/booties/yada yada. I wear shoe covers during the winter but just for warmth. If it's cold and rainy I just live with the squish.