Wet Shoes

[PHP][/PHP]

HughMann said:

Hi All

The wet season has started and I got soaked this arvo which is no big deal as the rain is warm and there was no wind.

Only problem is that my shoes are very squishy and probably wont dry a bit overnight in the high humidity.
Have stuffed them with paper and am hoping.

Whats the word on waterproof shoe covers. Recall a thread here during Melbourne winter and have done a search but dont feel lijke ploughing through 11,000 posts on how to keep feet as warm as toast - prevent frostbite - shoe covers are a pose, and all sorts of other useless info.

I know its out of season but does anyone have a recommendation as to brand, style, good-bad, and who sells them.

It only rains here in summer and when it does it pours. Just on 400mm so far this year.

Keep moving so you dont go mouldy 😄

Hugh

[PHP][/PHP]

Pearl Izumi makes ones called "toasties" from memory. pearlizumi.comproduct.phpOpen ↗ Main purpose is wind break and therefore warmth, but they sure are very water proof. Very thin, very stretchy and not lined with fluffy [censored]. Cost me abt AUD $45 from memory but have had them 2 years and no signs of wear.

HughMann said:

Hi All

The wet season has started

Hugh where are U?
Donga

quote='Donga'HughMann said:

Hi All

The wet season has started

Hugh where are U?
Donga[/QUOTE]

Townsville, Qld, Oztraya
<<<< Like it says on the left here for C.F. readers.

Wet again, had 48mm this evening and the frogs are going balistic. Shut Up U Lot.

Hugh

If you have a pedestal or desk fan, put the shoes in front and turn it on
and rotate the shoes as they dry out. The shoes should also be proped up
and have scrunched paper inside to collect the excess water, which should be
changed over at least once. I can dry soaked shoes in a few hours. I also
have BBB waterproof shoe covers from Dean Woods.

"HughMann" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
news:[email hidden]...

Quoted message said:

Hi All

The wet season has started and I got soaked this arvo which is no big
deal as the rain is warm and there was no wind.

Only problem is that my shoes are very squishy and probably wont dry a
bit overnight in the high humidity.
Have stuffed them with paper and am hoping.

Whats the word on waterproof shoe covers. Recall a thread here during
Melbourne winter and have done a search but dont feel lijke ploughing
through 11,000 posts on how to keep feet as warm as toast - prevent
frostbite - shoe covers are a pose, and all sorts of other useless
info.

I know its out of season but does anyone have a recommendation as to
brand, style, good-bad, and who sells them.

It only rains here in summer and when it does it pours. Just on 400mm
so far this year.

Keep moving so you dont go mouldy 😄

Hugh

--
HughMann

Hi Hugh, Atherton Tablelands here. We did a big ride today and came home
with sopping wet joggers. Hosed them out to get rid of the mud, took the
laces off so you could open them fully, put the shammy in them to soak up
excess and then put them on top of the fridge in the kitchen. Just turn
them upside down with the opening facing downwards hanging over the back of
the fridge (or freezer) I am betting our humidity is much as yours is today.
It was 12md when we put them there, 5pm now and they are only slightly damp!
Be dry in the morning. Bear in mind that the buggers have a habit of falling
down behind the fridge when you are placing them there. Then you have to
pull the bloody fridge out, find a heap of fluff or whatever lurking there,
retrieve the shoes, then spend quarter of an hour cleaning wall and floor
behind fridge LOL
Kathy.

HughMann said:

Hi All

The wet season has started and I got soaked this arvo which is no big deal as the rain is warm and there was no wind.

Only problem is that my shoes are very squishy and probably wont dry a bit overnight in the high humidity.
Have stuffed them with paper and am hoping.

Whats the word on waterproof shoe covers. Recall a thread here during Melbourne winter and have done a search but dont feel lijke ploughing through 11,000 posts on how to keep feet as warm as toast - prevent frostbite - shoe covers are a pose, and all sorts of other useless info.

I know its out of season but does anyone have a recommendation as to brand, style, good-bad, and who sells them.

It only rains here in summer and when it does it pours. Just on 400mm so far this year.

Keep moving so you dont go mouldy 😄

Hugh

Wot about using SPD sandals? No wet socks & you gain funky tan lines!
Or 2 pairs of shoes, one drying & one on your feet (& getting wet).

HughMann said:

Hi All

The wet season has started and I got soaked this arvo which is no big
deal as the rain is warm and there was no wind.

Only problem is that my shoes are very squishy and probably wont dry a
bit overnight in the high humidity.
Have stuffed them with paper and am hoping.

Whats the word on waterproof shoe covers. Recall a thread here during
Melbourne winter and have done a search but dont feel lijke ploughing
through 11,000 posts on how to keep feet as warm as toast - prevent
frostbite - shoe covers are a pose, and all sorts of other useless
info.

Most of these are designed for winter use. Not totally waterproof, but good
enough for an hour or so on the road. Some are breathable but most of this
technology relies on a vapour pressure differential ie. works poorly in high
humidity. They are great for keeping your feet warm in winter and reasonably
dry.

Quoted message said:

I know its out of season but does anyone have a recommendation as to
brand, style, good-bad, and who sells them.

It only rains here in summer and when it does it pours. Just on 400mm
so far this year.

For warm rain conditions, use SPD sandals.
http://www.phantomcycles.com.au/product.php?productid=1988&cat=84&page=1

Cool, well ventilated and they dry in a flash. Best for road touring and
commuting though. When riding off road, sticks and such can flick up and
scrape your tender tootsies. They may not be a 'cool' look if your commute
is with the cafe racers and red-hot roadies, but will be much better than
riding in sodden sponges.

Cheers
Peter