How do you keep your feet dry?
06-02-13, 08:51 AM
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https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B003CG...dir_mdp_mobile
An example of $25 neoprene booties. I keep them in my bag, takes 30 sec to put on, they last a few years depending how much walking you do on them.
Edit - the reviews suggest this particular one is undersized. I get them at my LBS and try them on.
An example of $25 neoprene booties. I keep them in my bag, takes 30 sec to put on, they last a few years depending how much walking you do on them.
Edit - the reviews suggest this particular one is undersized. I get them at my LBS and try them on.
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06-02-13, 09:21 AM
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I have some shimano touring shoes (spd, not spd-sl) that have a goretex lining. Add to these long gaiters (like used for hiking) in addition to rain pants. It keeps my feet dry in all but the most torrential downpours. Unfortunately, shimano stopped making my shoe a few years ago, so I will need to figure something else out once these bite the dust (which will be unfortunately soon), but there are other brands on the market. This is a great system when it is cool out. If it is warm, just get wet and dry at the end.
06-02-13, 09:43 AM
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Having toured through days of heavy rain with wet shoes, I can tell you that feet are very vulnerable to being continuously damp. In the UK we know the condition as "trenchfoot".
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For temps > 60F, my solution is Keen bike sandals & thin synthetic socks & let it pour. Both dry quickly.
For colder days, solution is taking the day off the bike. Maybe plastic bags over the socks inside the sandals if I get caught in rain. I do have some neoprene booties that I could fit into the Keen's over wool socks, but I'm just not into cold wet rides.
For commuting, I carry dry socks in the pannier and keep shoes at my office.
For colder days, solution is taking the day off the bike. Maybe plastic bags over the socks inside the sandals if I get caught in rain. I do have some neoprene booties that I could fit into the Keen's over wool socks, but I'm just not into cold wet rides.
For commuting, I carry dry socks in the pannier and keep shoes at my office.
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Rivendell splats. Super dorky, but they work.
https://www.rivbike.com/product-p/ar3.htm
https://www.rivbike.com/product-p/ar3.htm
Easy to carry and cover anything I'd likely to be wearing on my feets.
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For temps > 60F, my solution is Keen bike sandals & thin synthetic socks & let it pour. Both dry quickly.
For colder days, solution is taking the day off the bike. Maybe plastic bags over the socks inside the sandals if I get caught in rain. I do have some neoprene booties that I could fit into the Keen's over wool socks, but I'm just not into cold wet rides.
For commuting, I carry dry socks in the pannier and keep shoes at my office.
For colder days, solution is taking the day off the bike. Maybe plastic bags over the socks inside the sandals if I get caught in rain. I do have some neoprene booties that I could fit into the Keen's over wool socks, but I'm just not into cold wet rides.
For commuting, I carry dry socks in the pannier and keep shoes at my office.
06-02-13, 09:52 PM
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Having toured through days of heavy rain with wet shoes, I can tell you that feet are very vulnerable to being continuously damp. In the UK we know the condition as "trenchfoot".
My waterproof Sealskinz socks were overwhelmed after a while.
Sandals are one possible solution but I don't like riding in them.
For everyday commuting in wet, cool, temperate conditions it becomes a real hassle to add an extra layer of waterproof bootie on top of your existing footwear, just to cycle to the shops or pub.
My waterproof Sealskinz socks were overwhelmed after a while.
Sandals are one possible solution but I don't like riding in them.
For everyday commuting in wet, cool, temperate conditions it becomes a real hassle to add an extra layer of waterproof bootie on top of your existing footwear, just to cycle to the shops or pub.
