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.
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princeton, utcsrgv}!garfield!howardshauns@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,
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Shaun Simpkins
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ARPAnet:shauns.tek@rand-relaygyuri@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
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