Winter Booties for Seattle's Weather: Reviews + Requests

[LisaB]

Pearl's AmFibs: Not waterproof.
Trek Neoprene: Waterproof, but the zipper up the front is now leaking.
Performance Neoprene: Mostly waterproof, but blew the zipper out on two pairs (they zip up the back) before I gave up.

Anyone have a great pair of WATERPROOF :) booties they'd care to recommend (or not!)? I've heard Assos' are not that impressive, for all that you're paying. But what else is out there that works?

Lisa, still waiting for her socks to dry out on her laptop at 2 p.m.

[Blueberry]

Sealskinz. Waterproof socks. Haven't tried them, but lots of people swear by them. Wet shoes, but dry feet:)

[LisaB]

Sealskinz. Waterproof socks. Haven't tried them, but lots of people swear by them. Wet shoes, but dry feet:)

I use those for hiking in the winter. They're OK, but bulky.

And I gotta keep the three-day-old Sidi's pristine! ;)

[chickwhorips]

if they are waterproof are they warm too? i need a pair that is waterproof and warm.

[7rider]

I use my Sealskin socks for fall kayaking. I also find them too bulky for cycling (except perhaps mtb'ing and my commuter shoes are big enough to fit them, I suppose).
I just did a google search on "Waterproof cycling booties" and came up with this:
http://www.mec.ca/Products/product_detail.jsp;jsessionid=F2m4g2BkprJtVJzqvX4wxY7cQLqyFy12jDRtjfrzLP04gys8RTtz!1675215378?PRODUCT%3C%3Eprd_id=845524442618318&FOLDER%3C%3Efolder_id=2534374302692723&bmUID=1161733688554
..and..
http://www.bikemania.biz/Shoe_Covers_Booties_s/203.htm
Hope this helps.
I don't think my Adidas covers are waterproof....

[Quillfred]

[QUOTE=LisaB;136760]Pearl's AmFibs: Not waterproof.
Trek Neoprene: Waterproof, but the zipper up the front is now leaking.
Performance Neoprene: Mostly waterproof, but blew the zipper out on two pairs (they zip up the back) before I gave up. QUOTE]

I am using Proformance Neos called Sidetrak. They are a bit snug but don't have zippers to fuss with. All Velcro. If/when they are worn out, I will probably swap out my pedals for flats and wear the over (shoe) boots.

Do you ever wear a balaclava? I wonder if those are helpful in the cold wet NW weather.

[LisaB]

Do you ever wear a balaclava? I wonder if those are helpful in the cold wet NW weather.

When it gets really cold I'll wear a light headband to cover my ears, but I've never bothered with any head covering besides my helmet - I never stay cold enough, long enough - by mile 3 or 4 I'm usually ready to start stripping down, not wishing I had more layers. :) My husband has a little smartwool beanie that he wears, but he's got Lance-style hair, and needs more insulation.

[Rai Sue]

This will only work if you don't wear clipless shoes.

In a recent tour, I got sick of having cold, wet feet and bought some old-fashioned galoshes at an army surplus store. They're very light, keep my feet dry and wind-protected, and they pack up very well. Also, i like to think they're not as dorky looking as the booties, because they look mainly like Keens over my feet.

as for head covering in the rain and cold, I usually wear a hard-hat liner. They're cheap, warm, and cover yer ears, and are designed to go under a hard-hat, so they work great under my helmet. you can find them at working-person supply stores,

[salsabike]

http://www.teamestrogen.com/products.asp?pID=15587

I use these--Sugoi Resistor booties. Much more durable and water-resistant than the neoprene.