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Waterproof Socks/Shoes

Does anyone have a good recommendation for some waterproof shoes and some warm socks? I'm looking for something that I can wear to ride in the rain/snow and warm enough to keep my toes cozy in cold weather.

Thanks!

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Permalink Reply by daWillinChi on August 13, 2012 at 10:35am

I love my Keens in the winter time. It's very water proof, coupled with a couple layers of wool socks, I was golden all winter last year on my bike.

Although, prolonged exposure idly standing around in the cold would still be not recommended. At those times, I added some heat packs in my shoes.

Permalink Reply by Far'arned Retrogrumpalunkus #63 on August 13, 2012 at 10:49am

Thin silk sock liners with wool socks over the top.    On most days water-proof shoes are not an issue, especially in the winter IMHO.  Then again, I have decent fenders on my bike that work.

Permalink Reply by Adam Herstein on August 13, 2012 at 10:50am

I typically wear Converse when I ride, and they tend to get drenched in heavy rain.

Permalink Reply by Duppie on August 13, 2012 at 10:56am

How far do you ride? Converse's may work if your commute is short, but they may be insufficient on longer cold and wet commutes. Here is what works for my 9 mile commute.

REI's Merino Wool Expedition Socks. I get cold extremities easily and I have yet to find a better sock for keeping my toes warm. You may want to buy your shoes half a size bigger, because these sock are very thick

Merrrel Isotherm 8 winter boots are my winter shoes. They are black and don't show dirt very well. You will need platform pedals with these since they are too bulky to fit with half pedals

Permalink Reply by Kevin C Dormant on August 13, 2012 at 11:17am
Permalink Reply by Adam Herstein on August 13, 2012 at 11:20am

Typically around 5 miles each way. Converse were fine in this morning's light drizzle, but if it's raining considerably, they will be soaked by the time I get home/to work.

Duppie said:

How far do you ride? Converse's may work if your commute is short, but they may be insufficient on longer cold and wet commutes. Here is what works for my 9 mile commute.

Permalink Reply by daWillinChi on August 13, 2012 at 11:39am
John Woo has a simpler way to dealing with this , which I am going to copy this year:
Run clear packing tapes on top of the shoes to make it water proof.

This worked really well and really cheap to obtain
Permalink Reply by Minh on August 13, 2012 at 11:54am

I do this method with my vans I just bring an extra pair of sox.

Just Will said:

John Woo has a simpler way to dealing with this , which I am going to copy this year:
Run clear packing tapes on top of the shoes to make it water proof.

This worked really well and really cheap to obtain
Permalink Reply by your duncle on August 13, 2012 at 12:12pm

First get any cheap pair of shoes or boots that are two sizes too big.  That way you can double up your socks and still wiggle your toes.  Then, the waterproofing is best achieved by shoe covers.  Plenty of great ones to chose from like Pearl Izumi, Sugoi, and Showers Pass.  It you want to get all super duper get some gaiters to go over the shoe covers.  Then the water on your shin runs down the gaiter, and over the cover and not into your sock inside your waterproof boot.  

Shoe covers are great because if you take them off, your shoes are usually still dry.  Where as if you fall into the fallacy of waterproof boots, the whole boot will still be wet tomorrow when you wake up.  Plus, they are easy to pack and you could buy two pairs for the same price as the "waterproof" boots.

Permalink Reply by MagMileMarauder on August 13, 2012 at 12:25pm

I like the Tingley overshoes for colder rain. Today would be a (Target knockoff) Keen day.

$30 on amazon

http://www.amazon.com/Tingley-Executive-Zip-Boot-Overshoes/dp/B002O...

Permalink Reply by Lanterne Rouge on August 13, 2012 at 12:49pm

John Woo is a real man of genius. This Bud's for you, sir.

 

Since it's raining today, I'm going to try this trick out.

Permalink Reply by rb on August 13, 2012 at 12:52pm

awesome shoe hacking there John- trying this out with some Vans.

John W. said:

Lol...you remember.  This did work well.  Waterproofing and insulation.  I had Adidas Superstar II's, one strip of packing tape from the toe to the tongue...and then 4-5 strips going across the shoe.  

Just Will said:

John Woo has a simpler way to dealing with this , which I am going to copy this year:
Run clear packing tapes on top of the shoes to make it water proof.

This worked really well and really cheap to obtain

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