Overshoes for Perth Conditions
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Overshoes for Perth Conditions
Postby flashpixx » Sat Mar 26, 2016 1:53 pm
Until now have not used anything, only issue has been cold toes and the odd wet feet riding through puddles.
These: http://www.this link is broken.au/castelli-diluvio-shoecover-16/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
and/or these: http://www.this link is broken.au/castelli-toe-thingy-toe-cover/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Don't mind getting both but want to sure I will use the full shoecovers
Thoughts??
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Re: Overshoes for Perth Conditions
Postby toofat » Sat Mar 26, 2016 4:27 pm
the shoe covers( not that brand) were a pain to put on and remove and water still got in them
used the castelli toe covers and they really help keep the toes warm but are not super durable, got two winters out of mine before the mesh on the sole part gave way
now use shimano waterproof mountain bike shoes, about $75 ,feet warm and dry, not as light as race shoes but at 5am you wont be racing anyway
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Re: Overshoes for Perth Conditions
Postby billy70 » Sat Mar 26, 2016 9:40 pm
I find overshoes a pain and not water proof, but still use them on really wet days ... Although I'm not completely sure why ...
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Overshoes for Perth Conditions
Postby RonK » Sat Mar 26, 2016 10:01 pm
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Re: Overshoes for Perth Conditions
Postby Thoglette » Sat Mar 26, 2016 10:48 pm
As RonK points out, it;s mostly about keeping the wind off your feet. Frankly, shopping bags over your shoes would work as well.RonK wrote:Two Wheel Cool toe caps.
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Re: Overshoes for Perth Conditions
Postby RonK » Sat Mar 26, 2016 11:14 pm
Subway bags over the socks - that's what the offroad endurance riders are using.Thoglette wrote:As RonK points out, it;s mostly about keeping the wind off your feet. Frankly, shopping bags over your shoes would work as well.RonK wrote:Two Wheel Cool toe caps.
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Re: Overshoes for Perth Conditions
Postby dmwill » Sun Mar 27, 2016 12:19 am
I have both the full covers and the toe covers as per first post. Toe covers are good enough to shield the wind/chill. The full covers are pretty toasty, you don't notice until you pull them off that your feet are in a sauna and dropping in sweat (and that's with normal socks). Can't comment on water resistance though, I avoid the rain.
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Re: Overshoes for Perth Conditions
Postby Red Rider » Sun Mar 27, 2016 9:49 am
When it is wet it isn't too cold, so get something with no insulation, and just vary sock thickness as required. The only overshoe that works in medium or heavy rain is Velotoze, which is essentially a condom for your feet.
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Re: Overshoes for Perth Conditions
Postby flashpixx » Mon Mar 28, 2016 5:22 pm
Velotoze - condoms for your feet haha (dickfoot?... I've been called !! BAN ME NOW FOR SWEARING !! before!)
I'll try merino sox and toe covers. The mob I train/ride with avoid really wet conditions for safety (read their liability insurance).
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Re: Overshoes for Perth Conditions
Postby jaseyjase » Tue May 24, 2016 10:25 am
i commute in GIRO privateers, cheers!
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Re: Overshoes for Perth Conditions
Postby Baalzamon » Fri May 27, 2016 9:09 am
I'm another BBB waterflex user
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Re: Overshoes for Perth Conditions
Postby mikedufty » Fri May 27, 2016 3:42 pm
The weak point used to be water running down your legs into the top of the sock in heavy rain. The latest versions have added a silicone seal around the top of the sock to reduce this but I haven't tried them in heavy rain yet.
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Re: Overshoes for Perth Conditions
Postby SenatorDC » Sat May 28, 2016 7:55 pm
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