howard@garfield.UUCP (Howard . Campbell) (06/19/84)
I was wondering if such a thing as waterproof footwear coverings existed? I seek protection from rain, and front wheel spray ( the type that effectively soaks one's footses ) when wearing light ( running ) footwear. I was thinking of something that could be easily removed and folded up once point B ( or Z ) was reached. I was NOT thinking of wearing boots, which are quite horrible when on a bicycle. From between the sound permeable foam pads of Howard Campbell. {akgua, allegra, ihnp4, philabs, princeton, utcsrgv}!garfield!howard
shauns@vice.UUCP (Shaun Simpkins) (06/21/84)
Yes, there are many waterproof booties that fit over your bike shoes and even have slots for cleats. Out here they're very useful. Most all shoe manufacturers make them - Rivat and Sidi to name two, and there are many companies that make just rain gear, such as Hurley, that make booties, booties with chaps, etc. Prices are around $20 retail, cheaper at mail order - but try a pair on first. One manufacturer's size 43 may not be another's. The wandering squash, -- Shaun Simpkins uucp: {ucbvax,decvax,chico,pur-ee,cbosg,ihnss}!teklabs!tekcad!vice!shauns CSnet: shauns@tek ARPAnet:shauns.tek@rand-relay
gyuri@cvl.UUCP (Gyorgy Fekete) (06/25/84)
I have been using rubber Totes for years. They are light, easy to fold when you don't need them, and do a perfect job of keeping your feet dry. I wear Gore-Tex Pants, that I clip at my ankles over the Totes, so no water ever gets in. Toe clips are no problem. Anyone else tried this?
jeff@dual.UUCP (Jeff Houston) (06/30/84)
Most of the cycling shoe manufacturers offer some sort of shoe cover which can be used if the weather gets to cold for the tootsies. They are indeed expensive, I know that Sidi, Duegi, and Vittoria offer these things - the Vittoria shoe covers price is $26.98. Most come with zippered backs and some sort of Velcro ankle band to secure them. They all come with a cut out bottom to allow cleated shoes access to the pedal. Other goodies I've seen are toe-clip covers and rain chaps - the rain chaps I've seen were made by Burley, priced at $35.98. The rain chaps were offered by Palo Alto Bike Shop, Palo Alto Ca - they have a fairly good mail order catalog available. Jeff Houston Dual Systems Corp., Berkeley, CA {ucbvax,ihnp4,cbosgd,amd70,zehntel,fortune,decwrl}!dual!jeff