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Ian Smith
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Back on a bike (for various reasons) I suddenly remember how horrible
it is cycling on winter wet roads with a continual spray of icy water
aimed at my feet.
I used to have a pair of really nice overshoes - waterproof, taped
seams, knee length, velcro up the back, bit like lightweight
snow-gaiters but wrapping right round the shoe. Vastly superior to
neoprene (which I've previously found to go soggy, chilly, leaky and
generally disappointing). Sadly, having hunted high and low every
night for a week, I find I now possess only a left overshoe.
I want to buy a new pair. Does such a thing still exist?
Looking around it seems the vast majority of overshoes now available
are silly little ankle-length neoprene bootie things. There are a few
made of actual proofed fabric, but they are short and breathable. My
feet don't sweat on the days when I wear overshoes, I don't want to
pay for breathable membranes that don't last more than four or five
years anyway. I want waterproof taped seams on lightweight flexible
fabric, and preferably knee length.
I am wishing in vain?
regards, Ian SMith
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it is cycling on winter wet roads with a continual spray of icy water
aimed at my feet.
I used to have a pair of really nice overshoes - waterproof, taped
seams, knee length, velcro up the back, bit like lightweight
snow-gaiters but wrapping right round the shoe. Vastly superior to
neoprene (which I've previously found to go soggy, chilly, leaky and
generally disappointing). Sadly, having hunted high and low every
night for a week, I find I now possess only a left overshoe.
I want to buy a new pair. Does such a thing still exist?
Looking around it seems the vast majority of overshoes now available
are silly little ankle-length neoprene bootie things. There are a few
made of actual proofed fabric, but they are short and breathable. My
feet don't sweat on the days when I wear overshoes, I don't want to
pay for breathable membranes that don't last more than four or five
years anyway. I want waterproof taped seams on lightweight flexible
fabric, and preferably knee length.
I am wishing in vain?
regards, Ian SMith
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