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jyl	06-02-13 08:51 AM

http://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.

fotooutdoors

06-02-13 09:21 AM

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.

fietsbob

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".

The Trench Warfare in WW1 was not a Pleasant thing in General..
Flemish Belgium and Northern France in Particular..

nkfrench

06-02-13 02:37 PM

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.

davehbuffalo

06-02-13 03:10 PM

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Originally Posted by nigelsane (Post 15690806)

Rivendell splats. Super dorky, but they work.

http://www.rivbike.com/product-p/ar3.htm

+1

Easy to carry and cover anything I'd likely to be wearing on my feets.

PatrickGSR94

06-02-13 09:50 PM

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Originally Posted by nkfrench (Post 15695900)

Why do you need the socks with the sandals? If it's warm enough why not just go without?

PatrickGSR94

06-02-13 09:52 PM

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Originally Posted by MichaelW (Post 15694474)

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.

Being that I prefer going without shoes whenever possible, I can attest to the fact that bare feet dry out MUCH faster than do feet trapped in socks and shoes. Maybe I need a foot implant to attach SPD cleats directly. :p

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