Winfried

Hello

To shed yet more weight when touring, I'm thinking of bringing only a single pair of shoes, so they have to be wearable for use in the city and 100% waterproof so they're dry the next morning after riding in the rain.

I'm thinking of shoes like the Sharx-Lite Sand (Anthracite have been end-of-lifed).

Any feedback appreciated.

Thank you.

Cyclebum

Except for the insole, I guess you could call them waterproof since they're made of some sort of high tech plastic. Lots of ventilation, so no good in cold weather. Made me think of Crocs.

I pedal in Teva Churn watershoes when it's warm and don't worry about wet feet. They dry fast enough for me. Cold rain, that's the real challenge.

fietsbob

(sharx)Nobody deals in those things out side the sunny Mediterranean, so your guess is it.


Spud bike stuff . Sandals like Shimano's adapt, via straps.. you get a waterproof boot liner oversock to keep the other socks Dry.

[or plastic bags] long distance cycle tourists use them.


Around Here I wear a Pair of LL Bean rubber Mocs, though they also offer lace up boots too ,
step in and go is fine..

stephenjubb

https://www.wiggle.co.uk/shimano-mt91...FcUSwwodcjoAeA

I'm sure you can in USA, I've used these extensively, in Scotland, summer and winter, feet only start to get damp after 4 hours of terrential rain.

Work great in winter, just were thicker socks and suggest getting a size bigger.

Winfried

Thanks for the tips. For cold weather, I'll just wear wool socks.

staehpj1

Different strokes, but I have found waterproof shoes to not work well. Water gets in and stays in, or I sweat and that stays in. I much prefer shoes with plenty of mesh to let them drain and dry. In really cold weather shoe covers or booties are the way to go, but I have never really wished for them on tour even in sub freezing temps.

duckbill

How much did you want to spend? $229.00

https://www.northwave.com/en/product/_grancanion_2gtx

Carbonfiberboy 

We always take light booties on tour, Sugoi Resistors. Totally worth it. We wear Sidi Dominators. Neither the shoes nor the booties will dry overnight in the tent, but they will in a motel. If you have spare dry socks, or will dry your socks in your bag like we do, it doesn't much matter.

We carry a pair of Gore Tex trail runners for townie and hiking wear. Gore Tex so we can walk around a certain amount in the rain and not get our socks wet. Downside of Gore Tex is that if you push it, riding in the rain for instance, they will get wet and are extremely difficult to get to dry again as the membrane holds the water in about as well as it holds it out.

Tourist in MSN

My many years of driving motorcycles in the rain tells me that water gets on your leg, runs down to your socks and slowly fills up your shoes or boots to volumetric capacity.

Last spring I went on a tour with two others. One brought sneakers for his only shoes. One used sandals that used SPD type cleats as his only footwear. I brought bike shoes (not waterproof) and a second pair of shoes for in the campsite.

The guy with sneakers had foot problems from his feet being too wet and he had some blister issues from that.

The guy with sandals had wet feet until the rain quit, then he had dry feet.

On the first day after many days of rain, my cycle shoes were soaked so I strapped them on the outside of my gear to start drying out while I wore the shoes that I brought for the campsite. (I used M324 pedals, can use both SPD shoes and plain shoes.) If it was cool enough to wear rain pants and shoe covers during the days of rain, I would have. But it was warm enough that I decided instead to wear shorts and get wet legs instead.

I would do the same thing again, bring two pair. The guy with the sandals would do the same thing again too. The guy that tried to go light weight and had foot problems because he only had one pair of wet shoes would probably bring two pair of shoes next time.

BLYTZPK

Waterproof shoes support dry feet but water destroys the shoe. Goretex is not flexible for cycling foot motions only walking foot motion: check Gore’s shoe use….walkers. Gore hiking boots ! excellent for walking but fall apart from watering even when carefully prepped. Mountain boots, no way a Mtn boot survives cycling motion.
I have been using NB A/T….used and designated for cycling A/T. Using new $80 sneakers cycling 5 miles DOA soul. Trashed for walking. Destroys the midsection.
Where are the rain wet weather cycling shoes ? for whom ? you and..? there are no market numbers support ing investment.

You ‘re left holding the bag. Bag quality is down. Pull bag bottom up for a double wall bag, masking tape together, invert n placeused sneaker in with a neoprene sock. Long Gore pants (Campmor) overhung bag with that assembly hooked with elastic strap/velcro (Seattle Fabrics)
NB quality varies with time. Latest uppers are terrific, treads are ‘glued’ to sole base with water soluble glue. A/T ? yeah Painted Desert with 3M Scotch nitrile rubber and gasket cement (McMasterCarr).
The used NB cycling A/T treads are stepped into soul base’s sides. Good shoe.

wardie

Motorcyclist buy an inexpensive Frog Tog type boot cover. It's open from the ball to heel but toe is completely covered and an elastic bottom too. Full length put on, make sure your rain paints on the outside and you're good to go. They weight almost nothing. Wardie

meyers66

Hello, Thanks for the shoe idea. I'm looking for a clip less shoe alternative because I want to be able to get off my bike and hike. Do you think they would do well in subtropical Taiwan? How is the traction? The roads can get really slick with a green moss. Thanks in advance

imi

In rain I wear Sealskinz socks under running shoes. Shoes get soaked (of course) and eventually the socks are wet as well - BUT keep warm!

I'm considering a second pair for changing into in camp.

I've given up on waterproof gloves. Condensation and water running down your arms gets them soaked in no time...

Boudicca

SPD MTB shoes or sandals for riding and light walking/hiking (they are comfortable enough for that). If it's wet and cold, I wear wool socks underneath them. Lightweight Merrell sneakers for off the bike and for longer hikes. I want a stiff-soled shoe for riding.

Newspaper left in bike shoes overnight does a pretty good job of drying them out. (Take the lining out first and scrunch up rolls of newspaper and stuff down into the shoe. Maybe repeat if the paper gets soaked instantly.

MichaelW

V good but you also need w/p over-pants outside the sock.

imi

Yeah, I'm not bothered by being wet while riding, the w/p socks are more for keeping feet warm, but in camp is where a second pair of w/p socks and rain jacket and pants keep dry and cozy.

I usually get so warm riding in rain gear that i roll up arms and legs which defeats the waterproof benefits of socks and gloves.

... and by the time it's raining hard enough to bother stopping and putting rain gear on, I'm too wet to bother... Put the gear on too early and it WILL stop raining!

Northwestrider

It's just Keen Sandals with wool socks for me. I've used them in rain, ( they dry quickly ) I've used them in dry weather in temps down to 0 degrees C and remained warm.

fietsbob

I used to wear Birkenstock clogs & wool boot sox, in the 70's.. sometimes the shoe stayed in the toe clip
when I put my foot down ..


now I have Bean rubber mocs.. Ergon pedals..


For my wet Irish Tour , I bought Shoe Covers ..

Cyclebum

I do a lot of walking in the Churns, like 5-10 miles. But not on slick trails, yet. Doubt any hiking sole is gonna grip well on a wet, mossy trail. I suspect the Churns will do as well as any. They are low quarter, so no ankle bracing.

Re pedaling in them. Just finished a fast 30 miles on my tt bike with grippy platforms and the Churns. Bit less efficient than clips, but no foot problems at all.

Medic Zero

Have you seen these?

https://www.dzrshoes.com/shoes

Their "H2O" is supposed to be waterproof/resistant. I'm tempted to get a pair come Fall. Although some of their other options look great, like the "Dice", it specifically mentions that it is quick drying...

edthesped

I'm bringing a pair of Dawgs as my second pair on my run, less than 15 Oz for the pair and plenty of support.

Amazon.com: DAWGS Men's Spirit Shoes: Shoes

But will spin in spd's

lotsaSpokes

I have both the H20 & the Dice.
I've had 2 pairs of the H20s. The first pair was very waterproof, the second was more like "very, very water-resistant." They are very nice looking shoes that get frequent compliments. I brought them on a tour of the UK a while back as my second shoe, fearing the typical UK rain. While they held up to the rain, they did not work well as all day (80miles +) cycling shoes. That's the difficult thing about the casual SPD shoes that have been popping up of late. Too flexible, and they're great for walking, but not for long distance cycling. Too stiff, and you do the duck walk typical of performance cycling shoes. The H2Os are the flexible type. The waterproofing also makes the H20 uncomfortable & hot in 80F+ weather.
The Dice are the stiff type, as well as being surprisingly water resistant in the rain. I haven't taken the Dice on a tour, but I've done tons of miles in them commuting. They are the better shoe, though I could entirely do without the velcro strap. It really doesn't add any foot retention, and it just gets in the way when lacing & unlacing.
I've had a bunch of the DZR stuff, and I've liked all their shoes I've had. My favorite is still the Rondel they used to make for Mission Workshop.

Medic Zero

Great reviews! Thank you very much!

IAMAMRA

Shower caps

Booger1

Lots of shoes are waterproof.....But they all have a hole your foot goes in.....Gaiters make waterproof shoes actually waterproof.