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Lightweight rainproof overshoe... Recommendations?

by Jack Osbourne snr
Wed, Aug 02, 2017 20:36
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I'm doing a 250 mile run next weekend and just realised my decent overshoes aren't exactly appropriate for August temperatures...and are bulkier than ideal as I'm only taking a Carradice Nelson.

 

Anyone got a recommendation for low bulk waterproof/resistant overshoes that aren't too hot?

 

Hopefully they'll not need to emerge from the saddlebag so the worst case scenario is a scabby pair of Endura Dexter's getting a spray with Nikwax.

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Jack Osbourne snr | 7 years ago
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Thanks all.

I'll give the Velotoze a go.

If, come Thursday night, the forecast is really bad I'll just wear boots and see if I can get my normal shoes into the saddlebag.

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mearle | 7 years ago
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Pearl Izumi PRO Barrier Lite

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nopants | 7 years ago
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I'd go for velotoze. Just take them off when it's not wet. I disagree with peted76 - they were great for me on a 600k audax. It got very wet, and although my socks were a little damp with sweat, they were a lot dryer than the rest of me...

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The Gavalier | 7 years ago
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Sealskins waterproof socks

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gthornton101 | 7 years ago
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Velotoze tick 2 of your 3 boxes in being very small/light and very waterproof, however by being oh so waterproof they can get a bit sweaty for longer rides.

What about a pair of waterproof socks?  They'd bundle up small and can swap them over for your regular socks once if it starts raining?

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dottigirl replied to gthornton101 | 7 years ago
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gthornton101 wrote:

What about a pair of waterproof socks?  They'd bundle up small and can swap them over for your regular socks once if it starts raining?

The Gavalier wrote:

Sealskins waterproof socks

I've worn these in summer/wet conditions and been immensely uncomfortable. My feet were hot and sweaty in no time.

They're a great tool at other times of the year though.

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don simon fbpe | 7 years ago
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Merino socks.

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Simon E | 7 years ago
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They aren't perfect but Lusso Repel overshoes are thinner than most and keep the rain/spray out for a while.

Have you considered toe covers? Perhaps take 2 pairs, swap out the first pair once saturated. I believe Sealskinz make waterproof oversocks but I haven't tried them.

When it's really wet I find that more water runs down inside the front of the overshoe from my leg than penetrates the fabric 2

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peted76 | 7 years ago
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Not velotoze, they are too sweaty for any long distance.. your feet will be soaked by mile 50, never mind 250.. 

I'm also hunting this particular unicorn.

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MrMajic | 7 years ago
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Another vote for Velotoze. Follow the instructions and accept that they may last a single season, but for warm wet weather they are the best option.

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The _Kaner | 7 years ago
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I would reccomend Velotoze, If you can live with the 'intricate way of putting them on'...and if you don't mind a bit of sweat inducing claustrophobia once on...

They do keep the rain out though...

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