john

best bet is still decent fenders with splash guard almost all the way to the
ground (keeps chain cleaner also) and some light water-resistant/-proof
booties. then you don't even need special socks...

On Wed, Sep 9, 2009 at 12:42 PM, Gary Watts wrote:

> Posting things like this when it's sunny seems wrong on several levels but
> it'll be raining before you know it......bummer.
>
> Cold wet feet are a drag. The best solution for me after many years of
> experiments is wool sock/road shoe/produce bag/bootie. While decent, my
> feet still get cold. I'm wondering about getting some winter shoes like
> Northwave Fahrenheit, Specialized BG Defroster, or Sidi Hydro GTX.
>
> I rarely see any body training in these which make me believe that while
> they would keep your feet warm in cold dry places like Colorado or the
> Midwest, in the wet Portland winter would be no better than an ad hoc
> solution like mine above.
>
> Anyone have a good comparision to offer? Are these really just heavier
> shoes that will still get plenty wet inside after 3 hours? I'm fine with
> adding booties on top if that would help "seal" them better.
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I like these:
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Rick Johnson
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Gary Watts wrote:
> Posting things like this when it's sunny seems wrong on several levels but it'll be raining before you know it......bummer.
>
> Cold wet feet are a drag. The best solution for me after many years of experiments is wool sock/road shoe/produce bag/bootie. While decent, my feet still get cold. I'm wondering about getting some winter shoes like Northwave Fahrenheit, Specialized BG Defroster, or Sidi Hydro GTX.
>
> I rarely see any body training in these which make me believe that while they would keep your feet warm in cold dry places like Colorado or the Midwest, in the wet Portland winter would be no better than an ad hoc solution like mine above.
>
> Anyone have a good comparision to offer? Are these really just heavier shoes that will still get plenty wet inside after 3 hours? I'm fine with adding booties on top if that would help "seal" them better.
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Randy Dreiling

Lake shoes work great
Get the winter mt bike shoes

I use them in mud and rain...they finally started getting wet after 6 years

Randy Dreiling

----- Original Message ----
From: Gary Watts
To: obra@list.obra.org
Sent: Wednesday, September 9, 2009 12:42:51 PM
Subject: [OBRA Chat] Winter shoes and rain/waterproof

Posting things like this when it's sunny seems wrong on several levels but it'll be raining before you know it......bummer.

Cold wet feet are a drag. The best solution for me after many years of experiments is wool sock/road shoe/produce bag/bootie. While decent, my feet still get cold. I'm wondering about getting some winter shoes like Northwave Fahrenheit, Specialized BG Defroster, or Sidi Hydro GTX.

I rarely see any body training in these which make me believe that while they would keep your feet warm in cold dry places like Colorado or the Midwest, in the wet Portland winter would be no better than an ad hoc solution like mine above.

Anyone have a good comparision to offer? Are these really just heavier shoes that will still get plenty wet inside after 3 hours? I'm fine with adding booties on top if that would help "seal" them better.
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Posting things like this when it's sunny seems wrong on several levels but it'll be raining before you know it......bummer.

Cold wet feet are a drag. The best solution for me after many years of experiments is wool sock/road shoe/produce bag/bootie. While decent, my feet still get cold. I'm wondering about getting some winter shoes like Northwave Fahrenheit, Specialized BG Defroster, or Sidi Hydro GTX.

I rarely see any body training in these which make me believe that while they would keep your feet warm in cold dry places like Colorado or the Midwest, in the wet Portland winter would be no better than an ad hoc solution like mine above.

Anyone have a good comparision to offer? Are these really just heavier shoes that will still get plenty wet inside after 3 hours? I'm fine with adding booties on top if that would help "seal" them better.