What Shoe Covers?
09-20-11 | 01:36 PM
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What Shoe Covers?
It feels like winter, and I need a pair of shoe covers for Kansas-like winter weather..budget is no more than $50. Brand does not matter to me, however look does. What are the best materials for warmth compared to what you have to pay? I've seen one as far up as $200, which I think is just a ridiculous price when its made out of the same material's anyways. What are you thoughts?
09-20-11 | 02:06 PM
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I'm thinking about getting the Sidi Thermocovers. They're about $50 from PBK with the 10% discount. I'm also planning to get the Sidi Hyrdo GX insulated shoes. I hate cold feet, but love to ride in the winter, so this year I'm throwing some resources at the problem.
09-20-11 | 02:12 PM
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Good solid neoprene of some sort.
I finally bought Northwave winter shoes last year and they're great for the colder days.
I finally bought Northwave winter shoes last year and they're great for the colder days.
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09-20-11 | 02:14 PM
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do NOT get the pearl izumi softshell barrier (i think that's what they're called) covers. they are right around that $50 mark. all they do is cover your shoes, but besides that they don't do anything. no warmth, no wind barrier, not water proof, nothing. things are thick as heck too.
09-20-11 | 02:57 PM
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These are $3.30
I got 3 pair. Seem to work well enough for the price
https://www.amazon.com/Descente-Runni...6552203&sr=8-1
I got 3 pair. Seem to work well enough for the price
https://www.amazon.com/Descente-Runni...6552203&sr=8-1
09-20-11 | 02:59 PM
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Gator neoprene covers. Hard to go wrong with black. Keeps me toasty down to 25°F.
09-20-11 | 03:49 PM
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I like the choices MEC has to offer, especially the MEC Cycling Shoe Covers for $29.
https://www.mec.ca/AST/ShopMEC/Cycling/ShoeCovers.jsp
https://www.mec.ca/AST/ShopMEC/Cycling/ShoeCovers.jsp
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09-20-11 | 03:55 PM
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I've tried several. Sugoi is good but Performance neopryne on sale now for $29 can't be beat when it's really cold. My feet never have felt cold in them even at 20 degrees.
09-20-11 | 06:44 PM
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I've been happy with these. After one season the velcro is starting to curl up but they are still functional.
https://www.louisgarneau.com/us-en/pr...ECT_SHOE_COVER
https://www.louisgarneau.com/us-en/pr...ECT_SHOE_COVER
