Re: IS there such a thing as waterproof SPD shoes available in UK?

[Monique Y. Mudama]

On 2004-08-31, me penned:
> Hi,
>
> I'm looking for a pair of comfier shoes for offroad use, with SPD fitings.
> My current ones are a pain to walk in (literally) when pushing up steep
> pitches etc, and the merest splash of a puddle goes straight in the mesh
> venting cunningly designed into these alledged off road shoes... (They're
> Lake, obviously to collect one IN the shoe...)
>
> Surely there must be a comfy semi-walking shoe type SPD shoe that may be
> gortex lined or something like that?
>
> I can't seem to find one.
>

Me, I dislike waterproof shoes. I have a pair of goretex hiking boots and the
problem is, you inevitably do get some water in over the top of the shoe, and
then it's stuck there.

I actually prefer shoes with lots of vents -- yes, they let your feet get wet,
but then your feet dry out. I figure there's a better than 50/50 chance that
my feet will get wet anyway, so I want the venting.

Just my unsolicited thoughts.

--
monique

"Get a bicycle. You will not regret it, if you live."
-- Mark Twain

 

[Stephen Baker]

Two thoughts -
1. Move to a drier climate (I know - probably out of the question)
2. Get platforms and wear what the heck shoes are right for the weather.

;-)

Steve "never answer a direct question...."

 

[Stephen Baker]

Two thoughts -
1. Move to a drier climate (I know - probably out of the question)
2. Get platforms and wear what the heck shoes are right for the weather.

;-)

Steve "never answer a direct question...."