Shoe covers/cleats vs Boots/platform pedals - The Chainlink2024-03-29T11:37:59Zhttps://thechainlink.org/forum/topics/shoe-covers-cleats-vs-boots-platform-pedals?commentId=2211490%3AComment%3A871097&feed=yes&xn_auth=noI have endura overshoe slips,…tag:thechainlink.org,2014-11-20:2211490:Comment:8715312014-11-20T21:33:57.794ZYanivhttps://thechainlink.org/profile/Yaniv
<p>I have endura overshoe slips, for my SPD shoes and they are great. keep me warm and dry in the harshest conditions.</p>
<p>I have endura overshoe slips, for my SPD shoes and they are great. keep me warm and dry in the harshest conditions.</p> If it wasn't for the fact I m…tag:thechainlink.org,2014-11-20:2211490:Comment:8715892014-11-20T20:24:47.520ZChitown_Mikehttps://thechainlink.org/profile/MikeRenkosiak
<p>If it wasn't for the fact I might be moving in the spring to a slightly more temperate winter climate I'd be all about those boots. Those suckers look awesome!<br></br> <br></br> <cite>Noah Shlaes said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://www.thechainlink.org/forum/topics/shoe-covers-cleats-vs-boots-platform-pedals?id=2211490%3ATopic%3A870760&page=3#2211490Comment871516"><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>I've work Lake Cycling winter boots for years. Pricey, yes,but I like staying clipped…</p>
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<p>If it wasn't for the fact I might be moving in the spring to a slightly more temperate winter climate I'd be all about those boots. Those suckers look awesome!<br/> <br/> <cite>Noah Shlaes said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://www.thechainlink.org/forum/topics/shoe-covers-cleats-vs-boots-platform-pedals?id=2211490%3ATopic%3A870760&page=3#2211490Comment871516"><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>I've work Lake Cycling winter boots for years. Pricey, yes,but I like staying clipped in (SPD.) They are not the least bit ventilated, are ridiculously waterproof, and I've gotten more than 10 years out of a pair so far, with not much sign of wear. When it gets below 20 degrees, my toes can get a little stiff, but not unbearable.</p>
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</blockquote> I've work Lake Cycling winter…tag:thechainlink.org,2014-11-20:2211490:Comment:8715162014-11-20T20:12:25.581ZNoah Shlaeshttps://thechainlink.org/profile/NoahShlaes
<p>I've work Lake Cycling winter boots for years. Pricey, yes,but I like staying clipped in (SPD.) They are not the least bit ventilated, are ridiculously waterproof, and I've gotten more than 10 years out of a pair so far, with not much sign of wear. When it gets below 20 degrees, my toes can get a little stiff, but not unbearable.</p>
<p>I've work Lake Cycling winter boots for years. Pricey, yes,but I like staying clipped in (SPD.) They are not the least bit ventilated, are ridiculously waterproof, and I've gotten more than 10 years out of a pair so far, with not much sign of wear. When it gets below 20 degrees, my toes can get a little stiff, but not unbearable.</p> I opened up my winter storage…tag:thechainlink.org,2014-11-20:2211490:Comment:8712622014-11-20T00:53:30.652ZJaik S.https://thechainlink.org/profile/JSmith
<p>I opened up my winter storage...I've got the XL ones...but a buckle is missing on one. I'll see if I have spare buckles...I know Outdoor research has their lifetime warranty and would just replace them if I asked...</p>
<p>I opened up my winter storage...I've got the XL ones...but a buckle is missing on one. I'll see if I have spare buckles...I know Outdoor research has their lifetime warranty and would just replace them if I asked...</p> I have some cheap neopreme bo…tag:thechainlink.org,2014-11-19:2211490:Comment:8712882014-11-19T22:59:09.072ZTominatorhttps://thechainlink.org/profile/Tominator
<p>I have some cheap neopreme boot covers I wear over my cycling shoes. Very warm.</p>
<p>I have some cheap neopreme boot covers I wear over my cycling shoes. Very warm.</p> I've used them and found them…tag:thechainlink.org,2014-11-19:2211490:Comment:8710712014-11-19T21:52:47.617ZAnne Althttps://thechainlink.org/profile/Anne91
<p>I've used them and found them effective for that purpose, as long as it's not drenching moisture or deep slush. Your mileage may vary...<br/> <br/> <cite>rwein5 said:</cite></p>
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<p>I've used them and found them effective for that purpose, as long as it's not drenching moisture or deep slush. Your mileage may vary...<br/> <br/> <cite>rwein5 said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://www.thechainlink.org/forum/topics/shoe-covers-cleats-vs-boots-platform-pedals?x=1&id=2211490%3ATopic%3A870760&page=3#2211490Comment871283"><div><p>Not toe - <strong>shoe </strong>covers. They actually stand a chance against precipitation. </p>
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</blockquote> That's all it is. It's not id…tag:thechainlink.org,2014-11-19:2211490:Comment:8712822014-11-19T21:21:13.973ZdaWillinChihttps://thechainlink.org/profile/JustWill
<p>That's all it is. It's not ideal for a lot of people, but for those who use it for what they are, toe covers work quite well in blocking the wind.</p>
<p>To me, the wind on top of the temperature is what makes my feet cold. Clipless shoes have vents up front. Toe covers help in blocking the wind, thus minimizing the cold without the bulk.</p>
<p>With that said, having a black-thick plastic bag between socks and shoes also worked well for me, but made it slippery inside my shoes.…</p>
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<p>That's all it is. It's not ideal for a lot of people, but for those who use it for what they are, toe covers work quite well in blocking the wind.</p>
<p>To me, the wind on top of the temperature is what makes my feet cold. Clipless shoes have vents up front. Toe covers help in blocking the wind, thus minimizing the cold without the bulk.</p>
<p>With that said, having a black-thick plastic bag between socks and shoes also worked well for me, but made it slippery inside my shoes.</p>
<p><br/> <br/> <cite>rwein5 said:</cite></p>
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<p>i'll concede that they aren't ideal for high precipitation/slush sitations, but i'm also likely not riding a bike with clipless pedals at that point anyways.</p>
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</blockquote> Sounds like a practical solut…tag:thechainlink.org,2014-11-19:2211490:Comment:8712522014-11-19T19:41:54.250ZAnne Althttps://thechainlink.org/profile/Anne91
<p>Sounds like a practical solution for 'bent riding.<br></br> <br></br> <cite>Gene Tenner said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://www.thechainlink.org/forum/topics/shoe-covers-cleats-vs-boots-platform-pedals?page=2&commentId=2211490%3AComment%3A871156&x=1#2211490Comment871156"><div><p>I have never used shoe covers. As a recumbent rider the bottom of my feet face forward into the wind which increases the cold. My current setup is stuffing my former Sorel wool lining into a yellow rubber…</p>
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<p>Sounds like a practical solution for 'bent riding.<br/> <br/> <cite>Gene Tenner said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://www.thechainlink.org/forum/topics/shoe-covers-cleats-vs-boots-platform-pedals?page=2&commentId=2211490%3AComment%3A871156&x=1#2211490Comment871156"><div><p>I have never used shoe covers. As a recumbent rider the bottom of my feet face forward into the wind which increases the cold. My current setup is stuffing my former Sorel wool lining into a yellow rubber overboot. Works great. Warm and dry.</p>
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</blockquote> I have never used shoe covers…tag:thechainlink.org,2014-11-19:2211490:Comment:8711562014-11-19T18:42:12.452ZGene Tennerhttps://thechainlink.org/profile/GeneTenner
<p>I have never used shoe covers. As a recumbent rider the bottom of my feet face forward into the wind which increases the cold. My current setup is stuffing my former Sorel wool lining into a yellow rubber overboot. Works great. Warm and dry.</p>
<p>I have never used shoe covers. As a recumbent rider the bottom of my feet face forward into the wind which increases the cold. My current setup is stuffing my former Sorel wool lining into a yellow rubber overboot. Works great. Warm and dry.</p> They're either Large or XL. I…tag:thechainlink.org,2014-11-18:2211490:Comment:8711032014-11-18T19:21:25.880ZJaik S.https://thechainlink.org/profile/JSmith
<p>They're either Large or XL. I don't remember which one. I know I tried the mediums and they wouldn't fit. I'll let you know when I get home, what size they are.</p>
<p><cite>Chitown_Mike said:</cite></p>
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<p>They're either Large or XL. I don't remember which one. I know I tried the mediums and they wouldn't fit. I'll let you know when I get home, what size they are.</p>
<p><cite>Chitown_Mike said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://www.thechainlink.org/forum/topics/shoe-covers-cleats-vs-boots-platform-pedals?id=2211490%3ATopic%3A870760&page=2#2211490Comment871098"><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>Jaik that would be awesome, do you know what size or they a one-fits-all kind of thing?<cite><br/></cite></p>
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