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On Fri, Nov 18, 2016 at 2:37 PM, Eric Aldinger wrote:
> Wear gators over boots. The rain may sneak into the gators but splashing
> and runoff from fenders do not
>
> On Nov 17, 2016 9:30 PM, "My Computer via OBRA"
> wrote:
>
>> Waterproof shoes still make a lot of sense, heavy rain and water spray on
>> your shoes, even with fenders.
>>
>> I use Sidi waterproof boots and hiking gators which go above them 3 or 4
>> inches. Gators go under my tights. Feet stay dry.
>>
>> Shimano has some nice looking boots too that are cheaper.
>>
>> Gators at REI are cheap. They are not waterproof (I'm sure some are) but
>> work well enough. Kind of like rain fly for tent.
>>
>> On Nov 17, 2016 9:15 PM, "David via OBRA" wrote:
>>
>>> Thanks for everyone's thoughts. The original point was "several
>>> companies are making $300+ shoes, of which I have a pair, that are billed
>>> as waterproof but rain just comes right down through the ankle - what am I
>>> missing?" But the responses of "yep, that's how that works" and "try
>>> something else, such as..." make me realize that these expensive waterproof
>>> boots are more for warmth when dry, and light rain / splashing. Not steady
>>> rain. And yes you can put waterproof booties over them, or wear waterproof
>>> socks, but you could do that with your regular shoes and save the cash. And
>>> some suggested duct tape, which is probably the closest to the right answer
>>> to the problem. But not sure I want to put tape on my ankles each time I
>>> ride...or have sticky residue on my shoes...or solve any problem, besides
>>> an HVAC issue, with duct tape! ;)
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