Waterproof overshoes + Winter Gloves

[dannyfrankszzz]

1) Hi, I was wondering what people thought about waterproof overshoes now that it's getting to that time of year.

Do they perform better than waterproof socks?
Do they keep your feet warm?
Any recommendations?

2) What about Winter gloves? Of the ones I've looked at so far, I don't seem to have found any that have good padding. If anyone knows of any, I'd like to know about them.

Thanks.

 

[[Not Responding]]

On Sat, 2 Oct 2004 02:49:00 +1000, dannyfrankszzz
<[email protected]> wrote:

>
>1) Hi, I was wondering what people thought about waterproof overshoes
>now that it's getting to that time of year.
>
>Do they perform better than waterproof socks?
>Do they keep your feet warm?
>Any recommendations?
>
>2) What about Winter gloves? Of the ones I've looked at so far, I
>don't seem to have found any that have good padding. If anyone knows
>of any, I'd like to know about them.
>
>Thanks.

What sort of cycling are we talking here? For commuting I wear altura
city slickers over normal shoes and they're great. Perfectly dry feet
whatever the heavens chuck at me.

I've got a pair of altura winter gloves for the hands but haven't
tried them out yet. Look very warm and waterproof, though.

 

[Clive George]

"dannyfrankszzz" <[email protected]>
wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
>
> 1) Hi, I was wondering what people thought about waterproof overshoes
> now that it's getting to that time of year.
>
> Do they perform better than waterproof socks?
> Do they keep your feet warm?
> Any recommendations?

I used to use a pair of neoprene overshoes. Yes, they kept my feet warm.

But then I got a proper pair of winter shoes (shimano W101s). These are
quite a lot better. Get a bit big, so you can wear thick socks inside, and
you get lovely warm feet.

cheers,
clive

 

[Michael MacClancy]

On Sat, 2 Oct 2004 02:49:00 +1000, dannyfrankszzz wrote:

> 1) Hi, I was wondering what people thought about waterproof overshoes
> now that it's getting to that time of year.
>
> Do they perform better than waterproof socks?
> Do they keep your feet warm?
> Any recommendations?

I've got Endura Krypto neoprene overshoes that kept my feet warm and dry
last winter. My wife complained that her Sealskins didn't keep her feet
warm enough.
>
> 2) What about Winter gloves? Of the ones I've looked at so far, I
> don't seem to have found any that have good padding. If anyone knows
> of any, I'd like to know about them.

I love my Enduro Krypto gloves too - dry, warm and padded.

http://www.endura.co.uk/accessories.html

--
Michael MacClancy

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www.macclancy.co.uk

 

[the.Mark]

dannyfrankszzz wrote:
> 1) Hi, I was wondering what people thought about waterproof
> overshoes now that it's getting to that time of year.
>
> Do they perform better than waterproof socks?
> Do they keep your feet warm?
> Any recommendations?

I can't complain about my Altura overshoes.

>
> 2) What about Winter gloves? Of the ones I've looked at so
> far, I don't seem to have found any that have good padding.
> If anyone knows of any, I'd like to know about them.
>
For winter gloves I like to wear a pair of waxed mitts that I got from
Tiso's about 15 years ago. Guaranteed to keep your hands warm and dry.
--
Mark

1x1 wheel, 3x2 wheels & 1x3 wheels.

 

[Simon Brooke]

in message <[email protected]>, [Not
Responding] ('[email protected]') wrote:

> What sort of cycling are we talking here? For commuting I wear altura
> city slickers over normal shoes and they're great. Perfectly dry feet
> whatever the heavens chuck at me.
>
> I've got a pair of altura winter gloves for the hands but haven't
> tried them out yet. Look very warm and waterproof, though.

I've got a pair. Great, but only for _very_ cold weather.

--
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-- mens vacua in medio vacuo --

 

[Juliette]

In article <415d90fe$0$69737$ed2619ec@ptn-nntp-
reader01.plus.net>, [email protected] says...
>
> But then I got a proper pair of winter shoes (shimano W101s). These are
> quite a lot better. Get a bit big, so you can wear thick socks inside, and
> you get lovely warm feet.

I have a pair of these and although they do keep my feet
reasonably warm in dry weather they do not keep my feet dry and,
by extension, warm when it is raining properly. The bottom of the
shoe seems to be waterproof but I find that water gets in between
the tongue and the collar, it can't get out of the bottom of the
shoe because it's waterproof and I end up squelching around in my
own personal puddles. Simon was very amused when I came in from a
ride in the rain wearing my waterproof boots and was able to pour
water from them and had socks that needed wringing out. They took
a couple of days tucked by the Rayburn to dry out.

I usually gauge things by whether I'd replace them if they got
lost - I wouldn't buy another pair of Shimano W101s.

Juliette
--

 

[dannyfrankszzz]

I'd be looking for gloves that would perform well on long distance rides.

I think Assos do a glove called Thermax but it's quite expensive - £47.99.

Other than that, I haven't really come across anything that really fits the bill.

 

[Jan Wysocki]

On 2004-10-01, dannyfrankszzz <[email protected]> wrote:
>
> 1) Hi, I was wondering what people thought about waterproof overshoes
> now that it's getting to that time of year.
>
> Do they perform better than waterproof socks?
> Do they keep your feet warm?
> Any recommendations?

Lots of people find that neoprene over shoes grip theirfeet too tightly,
so reduce blood flow and give them colder feet, so choose a loose fit.
Waterproofed textile overshoes are fine unless you're racing - they're
easier to put on and off and can be bought without insulation if you find
that your shoes provide enough insulation when dry.

As someone else has noted, real wintercycling shoes - waterproof with
a neoprene top seal are the bees knees, but expensive - find a Sidi
jj

>
Padding? Do you mean protective patches on the palms or insulation?
Cycle shops are just filling up with lots of gloves with reinforced
palms, but in my opinion most of them have too much insulation.
Windstopper or fleece gloves together with waterproof overmits are
worth considering.

Watch out for gloves with inners that grip tightly - when you pull them
off hot sweaty fingers, the inner inverts and you can never quite get it back
in again!

Oh, and anything made by Endura will wear out before you know it.

--
Jan

 

[Clive George]

"Juliette" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> In article <415d90fe$0$69737$ed2619ec@ptn-nntp-
> reader01.plus.net>, [email protected] says...
> >
> > But then I got a proper pair of winter shoes (shimano W101s). These are
> > quite a lot better. Get a bit big, so you can wear thick socks inside,
and
> > you get lovely warm feet.
>
> I have a pair of these and although they do keep my feet
> reasonably warm in dry weather they do not keep my feet dry and,
> by extension, warm when it is raining properly.

Yes, I will admit mine admit water through the big hole in the top. Doesn't
mean I get cold feet though - same principle as a wetsuit. They keep my feet
dry in wet grass though.

> I usually gauge things by whether I'd replace them if they got
> lost - I wouldn't buy another pair of Shimano W101s.

I did.

cheers,
clive

 

[Brian]

On Sat, 02 Oct 2004 10:06:34 +1000, dannyfrankszzz wrote:

>
> I'd be looking for gloves that would perform well on long distance
> rides.
>
> I think Assos do a glove called Thermax but it's quite expensive -
> £47.99.
>
> Other than that, I haven't really come across anything that really fits
> the bill.

I recommend Tuff Polar Paw Lobster Claw gloves if you can find them - kind
of an unusual design, cross between mits and gloves, two fingers per
"mit", mine are about 6 years old!

I'd suggest gloves would be better on your hands, rather than on your
bill!

--
Brian

 

[Ian]

On Sat, 2 Oct 2004 02:49:00 +1000, dannyfrankszzz
<[email protected]> wrote:

>1) Hi, I was wondering what people thought about waterproof overshoes
>now that it's getting to that time of year.

Too expensive..supermarket carrier bag and elastic band should do the
job

;^}

 

[[Not Responding]]

On Sat, 02 Oct 2004 18:48:44 +0100, Ian <[email protected]> wrote:

>On Sat, 2 Oct 2004 02:49:00 +1000, dannyfrankszzz
><[email protected]> wrote:
>
>>1) Hi, I was wondering what people thought about waterproof overshoes
>>now that it's getting to that time of year.
>
>Too expensive..supermarket carrier bag and elastic band should do the
>job

A couple of years ago I rode the Peterborough "Green Wheel"[1] in
Winter when it was massively flooded. We coped with hub-level water by
using exactly that scheme; carrier bags and laccy bands.

It was a great trip; loads of water, occasional snow and lots of
detours to avoid roads under top tube level water - with currents to
match.

[1]http://www.peterborough.gov.uk/peterborough/maps/greenwheel.html

 

[Simon Brooke]

in message <[email protected]>,
dannyfrankszzz ('[email protected]')
wrote:

> 1) Hi, I was wondering what people thought about waterproof overshoes
> now that it's getting to that time of year.
>
> Do they perform better than waterproof socks?
> Do they keep your feet warm?

Many years ago I bought (and used for many years) a pair of thin close
fitting insulated overshoes which fitted over my racing shoes. They
were a very good make - either SIDI or Assos I think - and they lasted
a long time. I expect they'd still be good now if I knew where they
were. They were wonderful - cosy, very smart, comfortable, waterproof.
But very close fitting and no good over anything but racing shoes.

These days I have a pair of Altura overshoes which are perfectly
functional - waterproof and all that - but not nearly so stylish. I
have to confess I don't use them much because what I actually wear in
the winter are my leather SIDI MTB winter boots which are the nicest -
most comfortable, cosiest, almost most stylish (despite garish colour
scheme) - footwear of any kind I own, and adequately waterproof
provided you don't actually wade through ankle deep puddles. I do treat
them with nikwax, which helps the water resistance.

> 2) What about Winter gloves? Of the ones I've looked at so far, I
> don't seem to have found any that have good padding. If anyone knows
> of any, I'd like to know about them.

Altura. I find them too warm if there isn't actually frost in the air,
but when there is they're great.


--
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[Just zis Guy, you know?]

On Sat, 02 Oct 2004 19:21:28 +0100, " [Not Responding] "
<[email protected]> wrote in message
<[email protected]>:

>A couple of years ago I rode the Peterborough "Green Wheel"[1] in
>Winter when it was massively flooded. We coped with hub-level water by
>using exactly that scheme; carrier bags and laccy bands.

I took my socks and shoes off last time that happened to me. Nobody
else was prepared to ride through, though, so I turned round and rode
back.

And two days later my bottom bracket bearings self-destructed :-/

Guy
--
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[Gawnsoft]

On Sat, 2 Oct 2004 02:49:00 +1000, dannyfrankszzz
<[email protected]> wrote (more or
less):

>
>1) Hi, I was wondering what people thought about waterproof overshoes
>now that it's getting to that time of year.
>
>Do they perform better than waterproof socks?
>Do they keep your feet warm?
>Any recommendations?
>
>2) What about Winter gloves? Of the ones I've looked at so far, I
>don't seem to have found any that have good padding. If anyone knows
>of any, I'd like to know about them.

Have you tried wearing your fingerless 'summer' mitts inside some warm
gloves?

--
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[Mike Quin]

In article <[email protected]>, dannyfrankszzz wrote:

> 1) Hi, I was wondering what people thought about waterproof overshoes
> now that it's getting to that time of year.
>
> Do they perform better than waterproof socks?
> Do they keep your feet warm?
> Any recommendations?

I just bought a pair of Altura "City Shield" overshoes, and I'm pretty
impressed so far. My bike shoes (Shimano MO20/MO21) admit water very
readily, so unless I'm particularly on-form with regards to dodging
puddles I got wet feet very quickly. The shoe covers are great at
keeping water out, and keep my feet warm as well.

> 2) What about Winter gloves? Of the ones I've looked at so far, I
> don't seem to have found any that have good padding. If anyone knows
> of any, I'd like to know about them.

I use a pair wool-lined leather gloves over the top of my cycling mits.

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[Graham]

My father in law has given me cheapie pairs of boots that he gets by
mail order. Cheap is fine, because they do not get much wear and tear
on the bike. They are great for keeping the feet dry. Can't ever
remember cold feet on my bike, although cold hands and cold face are
all too familiar. I keep a pair of shoes at work, and so change out of
the boots when I get to work.

Graham


On Sat, 2 Oct 2004 02:49:00 +1000, dannyfrankszzz
<[email protected]> wrote:

>
>1) Hi, I was wondering what people thought about waterproof overshoes
>now that it's getting to that time of year.
>
>Do they perform better than waterproof socks?
>Do they keep your feet warm?
>Any recommendations?

--
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Web: http://www.steelworks.org.uk