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Velotoze Hack
I found putting on these things a real PITA. And without fenders in the rain I fond them useless. So for rainy days I am back to neoprene booties and fenders. I modified the Velotoze for ease of taking on and off for riding on wet/damp roads to keep my shoes dry. Should keep my feet a bit warmer on cool days as a bonus. And maybe more aero?

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Similar to the low cut version they make.

...not really sure what you 'hacked' here though.

...not really sure what you 'hacked' here though.
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Yeah, the Velotoze aren't really something I'm interested in trying to get over size 14US shoes.
If wet riding was my thing, I'd be doing something like these instead:
https://www.gripgrab.com/collections...ad-shoe-covers
If wet riding was my thing, I'd be doing something like these instead:
https://www.gripgrab.com/collections...ad-shoe-covers
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I found putting on these things a real PITA. And without fenders in the rain I fond them useless. So for rainy days I am back to neoprene booties and fenders. I modified the Velotoze for ease of taking on and off for riding on wet/damp roads to keep my shoes dry. Should keep my feet a bit warmer on cool days as a bonus. And maybe more aero?


For my commute and utility riding, I concur the Velotoze effort isn't worthwhile. 2x on/off daily would suck. I use waterproof hiking boots, flats, and low socks.
But for recreational/sport riding, Velotoze covering socks is workable. I have some Lake winter shoes that add warmth to the story, but are about as much a PITA to put on/take off.
With enough hours in enough rain, water will find a way, then you're just talking about warmth.
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Fenders are a must in the PNW (to me; we have fender deniers here like everywhere). Exposed socks, as stated, are effective wicks in all cases. Exposed socks without fenders equals quick saturation.
For my commute and utility riding, I concur the Velotoze effort isn't worthwhile. 2x on/off daily would suck. I use waterproof hiking boots, flats, and low socks.
But for recreational/sport riding, Velotoze covering socks is workable. I have some Lake winter shoes that add warmth to the story, but are about as much a PITA to put on/take off.
With enough hours in enough rain, water will find a way, then you're just talking about warmth.
For my commute and utility riding, I concur the Velotoze effort isn't worthwhile. 2x on/off daily would suck. I use waterproof hiking boots, flats, and low socks.
But for recreational/sport riding, Velotoze covering socks is workable. I have some Lake winter shoes that add warmth to the story, but are about as much a PITA to put on/take off.
With enough hours in enough rain, water will find a way, then you're just talking about warmth.
The best was a late spring ride when it was warm and not raining and being caught in a thunderstorm near 60 Acres park between Woodinville and Redmond. I went from dry to soaked to the bone in about 10 seconds. All I could do was laugh.
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...look at the OP's 'hack'. It's loose up top and cut lower. It's even more an issue for what you describe. I am not advocating for the product I cited, I just compared it.
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“So for rainy days I am back to neoprene booties and fenders. “
Riding in my modified Velotoze on a rainy day is ludicrous. Even when they were still high top in heavy rain, without fenders, they were useless. With fenders and hightops might be OK, but am returning to good old neoprene.
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The easiest way to get velotoze on is to put it a sock inside the veltoze first, put the sock on, push your foot all the way through so the velotoze is around your shin, then put your shoe on and put the velotoze around your shoe. Sooooo much easier. I'll see if I can find the video that's floating around and post a link
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