Re: [RBW] Re: Best Rainy footwear/boots

2014-02-15 Thread Mike On A Bike
Does anybody know if ShinShields actually solve the problem of water getting into shoes? My long-legged self experiences a large gap with the Riv rain paints (bikegods forbid making a thin + tall sized pant!) and this is the only weakness in my otherwise hermetically sealed raingear. I don't

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2014-02-14 Thread Tony
No, but I used to use the Pro-route spats. They look a little more vented than the Duxback. Those go with the cape with the hood and might be a good combination elsewhere, but in my area the Pro-route line handles even the worst rainy weather. I actually bought the Carradice cape from RBW

Re: [RBW] Re: Best Rainy footwear/boots

2014-02-13 Thread Steven Frederick
:* Monday, February 10, 2014 9:18 AM *Subject:* Re: [RBW] Re: Best Rainy footwear/boots why would it be Unpopular? Tonester tony.mad...@gmail.com wrote: I know it'll be unpopular here, but I broke down and bought a pair of Lake winter boots and they're awesome On Friday, February 7, 2014 3:19

Re: [RBW] Re: Best Rainy footwear/boots

2014-02-13 Thread Matthew J
:; Tonester tony@gmail.com javascript: *Sent:* Monday, February 10, 2014 9:18 AM *Subject:* Re: [RBW] Re: Best Rainy footwear/boots why would it be Unpopular? Tonester tony@gmail.com javascript: wrote: I know it'll be unpopular here, but I broke down and bought a pair of Lake winter

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2014-02-10 Thread Tonester
I know it'll be unpopular here, but I broke down and bought a pair of Lake winter boots and they're awesome On Friday, February 7, 2014 3:19:49 PM UTC-8, Michael Williams wrote: Hey all, so we've finally started getting some rain here in the Bay Area. I like commuting in the rain and

Re: [RBW] Re: Best Rainy footwear/boots

2014-02-10 Thread Tonester
The Lake boots are gore-tex (or a similar material, I forget) and have ratcheting laces, both of which are decidedly high-tech. While I'm in agreement that lycra is probably what Satan wears to exercise I'm less tolerant to getting wet. I guess riding in socks or barefoot is an option but

Re: [RBW] Re: Best Rainy footwear/boots

2014-02-10 Thread Peter Morgano
Man whatever works for you is what works best. On Feb 10, 2014 12:38 PM, Tonester tony.mad...@gmail.com wrote: The Lake boots are gore-tex (or a similar material, I forget) and have ratcheting laces, both of which are decidedly high-tech. While I'm in agreement that lycra is probably what

Re: [RBW] Re: Best Rainy footwear/boots

2014-02-10 Thread Shoji Takahashi
I use my hiking boots (old-style Vasque Sundowners) for cold and cold+wet. In warmer conditions, I use the MUSA Splats, which work well, but are a bit large for my shoes (Men's US10). Anyone use gaiters? I'm thinking of getting a set for hiking and cycling. The biggest problem for riding in

Re: [RBW] Re: Best Rainy footwear/boots

2014-02-10 Thread Andrew Letton
My Lake winter boots are EXTREMELY popular with me! cheers, Andrew From: Steve Palincsar palin...@his.com To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com; Tonester tony.mad...@gmail.com Sent: Monday, February 10, 2014 9:18 AM Subject: Re: [RBW] Re: Best Rainy footwear

Re: [RBW] Re: Best Rainy footwear/boots

2014-02-10 Thread Tim Gavin
...@his.com *To:* rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com; Tonester tony.mad...@gmail.com *Sent:* Monday, February 10, 2014 9:18 AM *Subject:* Re: [RBW] Re: Best Rainy footwear/boots why would it be Unpopular? Tonester tony.mad...@gmail.com wrote: I know it'll be unpopular here, but I broke down

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2014-02-10 Thread Cecily Walker
Blundstones are quite nice. They look good and are waterproof. You can get shearling lined ones for really, really cold conditions. http://www.zappos.com/blundstone-mens-boots~2 On Friday, February 7, 2014 3:19:49 PM UTC-8, Michael Williams wrote: Hey all, so we've finally started getting

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2014-02-09 Thread Antonioni Vicente
Someone tell me about this seal skin, please! On Friday, February 7, 2014 3:19:49 PM UTC-8, Michael Williams wrote: Hey all, so we've finally started getting some rain here in the Bay Area. I like commuting in the rain and have a pretty good poncho setup, but Ive always used regular

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2014-02-09 Thread Bill
My Sunday paper comes in a long thin plastic bag that fits snugly over my MTB shoes. I've saved enough to have a nice supply. A couple of rubber bands holds the top and loose parts in check. I can easily snap in and out of SPD pedals without fooling with cutting holes in the sole part.

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2014-02-08 Thread dougP
Michael: My favorite is still wool socks and sandals, but I've never been in sub-freezing conditions. The sandals dry quickly and carrying some spare socks to change into works well. I've hit some day long wet weather on tours where no matter what footwear one used it would be soaked. For a

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2014-02-08 Thread Bruce Herbitter
I'd heard about this and was somewhat skeptical. Then on a chilly November 300K, a DC area rider came down and rode it dressed like that and was comfortable, while my feet got very cold. I gave it a try and am a believer. Thicker socks (cheap at Costco) in Keen sandals works great in sub

Re: [RBW] Re: Best Rainy footwear/boots

2014-02-08 Thread Deacon Patrick
Air space and circulation are why it works. Anything that limits bloodflow greatly harms the ability to keep that part warm. Most shoes are not foot shaped, but last shaped, so inherently are foot binders (not just cycling shoes, but any shoe). When I went barefoot my foot stayed a size 12 in

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2014-02-08 Thread Jay in Tel Aviv
+1 for Keens and socks. I have a pair of seal skins that I use over my regular socks when it is raining hard. Keeps me dry a lot longer than the neoprene booties I used to use. Those were good for about 20 minutes, then more wet suit than waterproof. Mediterranean climate here though. We get

Re: [RBW] Re: Best Rainy footwear/boots

2014-02-08 Thread Bruce Herbitter
I forgot to mention those. Remarkable product. You can stand in a puddle without getting wet, yet they breathe. On 2/8/2014 2:45 PM, Jay in Tel Aviv wrote: +1 for Keens and socks. I have a pair of seal skins -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW

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2014-02-08 Thread Matthew J
Don't forgot the inspiration for this board. MUSA Spatz work well, pack compact and light, and look cool in their own peculiar way. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails

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2014-02-08 Thread Michael
Anyone tried those Garradixe duxback spats? http://www.carradice.co.uk/index.php?page_id=productproduct_id=71 -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email

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2014-02-07 Thread Deacon Patrick
Here's a picture of mine (good down to about 35˚F when wet): http://www.flickr.com/photos/32311885@N07/9295761124/in/set-72157634656798828 With abandon, Patrick On Friday, February 7, 2014 4:19:49 PM UTC-7, Michael Williams wrote: Hey all, so we've finally started getting some rain here in