scrapser

I have platform pedals with strapless toe clips mounted on the front. Most platform pedals have little ridges on them to keep shoes from slipping. From what I have seen of the shoe covers available, it seems to me platform pedals would chew up the sole of the cover in no time.

Anyone have any experience with shoe covers on platform pedals?

I'm currently looking at buying Showers Pass Touring Covers as they look the most rugged.

Thanks

Juha

I agree, the covers won't probably last for very long. But have to question the need for covers, for me the whole idea of platform pedals is to be able to wear the right shoes for the weather, especially in winter.

scrapser

Well, I'm planning on riding across the US next spring. A rain gear package (jacket, pants, and shoe covers) seem like a good idea since I will be bringing minimal clothing and will want to stay as dry as I can if I encounter long term periods of rain. I will have one pair of shoes for riding/walking and a pair of flip-flops for taking showers in questionable places. I'm considering the possibility of cold rain in the higher elevations where keeping as warm and dry as possible is a necessity.

I will be riding my Slipstream recumbent so my feet and legs will be up front and nearly horizontal.

scrapser

I started this thread in hopes there might be others who would share their solutions, too.

It looks like bike sandals and Sealskinz socks would be the way to go for cold rain (no socks just sandals for warm rain). Winter is a different situation but the Sealskinz appear to have some application there as well.

It's a shame to see so many manufacturers only offering support for clipless shoes. Oh, the joys of a consumer driven society.

imi

I have Sealskinz socks under running shoes for wet riding. Shoes get soaked but feet stay dry and warm(ish)...

big chainring 

You need old fashion toe covers that went over the toe clips. Easy enough to make I would think. I think the English called them toe cozies. Made of leather, we would rub mink oil on them and they were quite water proof. I'll see if I can find some pics.

Here ya go. something like this.

fietsbob

3 layer goretex boot liner sox is another way to make Shimano Sandals work in the rain.

Toured Eire coast in march wore raingear most of the time, shoe covers with Cordura soles .

helped them last a little better with a shoe goo coating on the nylon, but had a hole in the bottom
to engage the shoe cleat [old fashioned road pedals, slot in the touring shoes.]

scrapser

Thanks big chainring. If all else fails....

I saw Goretex oversocks on the REI site. They have the best reviews and those who posted highly recommended them for cycling in the rain. Oddly the SealSkinz got crappy ratings (by hikers walking through swampy terrain and exploring rocky jungle type bush in Hawaii. Keen sandals also got crappy ratings there but the Teva brand scored much higher. I like the design of these sandals as they have protected toes. I may just ride with them and slip on the socks when it's raining. They are high enough that rain pants would overlap and cover the tops. Whether they would perform well on a recumbent remains to be seen.