How To Keep Feet Dry ?

[gb155]

Down the Canal...There is nothing but puddles......I dont mind them, infact, I love them

BUT after 12 miles my feet are soaked and if its cold they start to bloody well hurt too

Im looking at waterproof socks and waterproof overshoes.......both in combination should do the job

but again, what do you guys recommend ?

Thanks

Gaz

 

[NormanD]

Here   you go Gaz, they also have good reviews too  

 

[mr Mag00]

goretex socks ftw!

 

[gb155]

Cheers Guys

I'll get em ordered now and my feet will thank you later

 

[ufkacbln]

Cheers Guys

I'll get em ordered now and my feet will thank you later

Don't forget that all the waterproof shoes and socks have a design flaw - the big hole at the top!

This prevents any 100% performance

 

[palinurus]

I reckon in wet weather the majority of the water getting into my shoes gets there by draining downwards from my legwarmers (perhaps I should try a recumbent)

I haven't tried waterproof socks yet but I do use overshoes, in heavy rain I gain a bit of extra time before the feet get wet but that's all.

 

[palinurus]

Having said that I absolutely would not be without overshoes during cold wet winter days. It's nice to finish a ride and still have feeling in your feet.

 

[palinurus]

I need some new ones as it goes - I think those Castelli jobs may be just what I'm after.

 

[barongreenback]

I've just got a pair of these:

http://www.wiggle.co.uk/pro-endure-h20-multi-fit-overshoes/

and they seem to do the job. Plus they're the only ones that fit my size 14 feet!

 

[gaz]

Have you got mudguards with a good mudflap?

 

[palinurus]

They had some of those Castelli ones in the LBS so I bought them. Just a few pence more than the Wiggle price with my discount.

I'm looking forward to some really filthy weather now.

 

[gb155]

I've just got a pair of these:

http://www.wiggle.co...-fit-overshoes/

and they seem to do the job. Plus they're the only ones that fit my size 14 feet!

Yup, with my 12's I had to go with these, Got myself pretty much water proofed today tho

Lets hope it works LOL

 

[snorri]

The only satisfactory solution I have found is wellie boots with waterproof trousers, I've never had wet feet with that combination.

 

[jimboalee]

I've found trying to keep feet dry is not worth it.
They are going to get wet with your own sweat anyway if you try to seal water out.

If it looks like the towpath is going to be shitty wet, take a small towel and spare socks.

If your shoes get plastered in mud, there's a canal full of water to wash them with.

I really can't see the difference between paddling in a river all afternoon and a wet bike ride?


Ah, Lympstone camp.....

 

[gb155]

I've found trying to keep feet dry is not worth it.
They are going to get wet with your own sweat anyway if you try to seal water out.

If it looks like the towpath is going to be shitty wet, take a small towel and spare socks.

If your shoes get plastered in mud, there's a canal full of water to wash them with.

I really can't see the difference between paddling in a river all afternoon and a wet bike ride?


Ah, Lympstone camp.....

Issue is, my feet REALLY hurt when cold and wet, so much so, my speed DIES on its ass, so I gotta try