Originally Posted by Ciufalon
I don't know a lot about shoes and also don't know what Burly products cost but, as for keeping dry. I am in Los Angeles and am occasionally out in the rain when I work. Gotta love those El Ninos. Any way, I picked up a light weight but thoroughly water proof nylon set of Helly Hansen pants and jacket at Sports Chalet for $100 and have used it for years. Even in the most torrential downpours it keeps me dry. Helly Hansen products are made primarily for sailors. This is just my two cents. I'm no expert at this cycling stuff, which is why I come to this site.
I have used HH stuff for years too, started using it for skiing, mostly base layers and liner gloves. You are right, they are a Seattle company, so they have the climate to test their products out in the extremes of cold, wet and damp, and it works. Lot's of recognition and respect here. I've always found it to be a great bargin like you.