booties

[atldc9]

Can anyone recommend a good set of booties? My feet are freezing latley, and I need some help choosing. Thanks...

[ExigeS]

I wear these and so do most people I mtb with. They are cheap, durable and very warm.

http://www.performancebike.com/shop/profile.cfm?SKU=24344&subcategory_ID=1344

[tuba_transport]

I wear these and so do most people I mtb with. They are cheap, durable and very warm.

http://www.performancebike.com/shop/profile.cfm?SKU=24344&subcategory_ID=1344

I tried them and the zippers kept breaking. Now I use a bootie with velcro (http://www.performancebike.com/shop/profile.cfm?SKU=17716&subcategory_ID=1344) and don't have the worries.

[mreyes2112]

I have been using these with no issues at all.

http://sugoi.com/item/86977/SUG95050U

[Dirt]

The performance booties are basically disposable. The zippers last a few weeks... maybe a month, then you buy a new set.

I have the road version of the Gator Neoprene booties. The zippers are much better and the booties are quite warm.

The mountain booties have open space for the tread of your shoes. The road ones do not. They also don't have any real protection for the neoprene on the bottoms. You shouldn't walk around much with the road booties on.

Pete

[Jackson]

PI has a nice set, both in road and mtn. And I believe they come with PI's life time warranty.

[Buddylee]

The performance booties are basically disposable. The zippers last a few weeks... maybe a month, then you buy a new set.

I have the road version of the Gator Neoprene booties. The zippers are much better and the booties are quite warm.

The mountain booties have open space for the tread of your shoes. The road ones do not. They also don't have any real protection for the neoprene on the bottoms. You shouldn't walk around much with the road booties on.

Pete


I've had a pair of performance neoprene booties for 3 years, no problems at all. Ice, snow, off road. I wear them almost everyday it's below 35 out. At 20 degrees, my feet are a little cold, but not freezing. I agree that a lot of other brands are much nicer, but i think the performance booties are a good value.

[tsunayoshi]

On the way to last night's ride, I got the Performance booties...after 1 1/2 hours my toes finally started to get a little cold, but nowhere close to becoming numb. I could have been out for a long while more. I am guessing it was mid-20s?

Best $8 I ever spent on equipment. (Performance points + winter closeout markdown + New Year's day 15% off).

[ExigeS]

My performance booties started to tear at the threads below the heel. I took them back (all muddy) and they gave me a new pair for free with no questions asked. Zippers have been fine so far.

[Trailcreep]

wear a good pair of wool socks like smartwools then put your toes in a sandwich bag ( fold over type not zip lock - bag over toes inside shoe)..bag only covers front of foot and vents toward rear of shoe, in a pinch you can use the corner of a grocery store plastic bag or the end of one of those clear bags newspapers get delivered in....

[allencb]

I've had my Performance booties for a couple years now. One thing I noticed is that they're very tight. Mine are size 13, yet are still tight on my size 10 bike shoes.

Chris

[allencb]

wear a good pair of wool socks like smartwools then put your toes in a sandwich bag ( fold over type not zip lock - bag over toes inside shoe)..bag only covers front of foot and vents toward rear of shoe, in a pinch you can use the corner of a grocery store plastic bag or the end of one of those clear bags newspapers get delivered in....

I never thought about the plastic bag idea. I'm going to try that.

Chris

[drewdane]

I've got a pair of lycra/neoprene socks from Performance which have always served me well.

[brian_brox]

wear a good pair of wool socks like smartwools then put your toes in a sandwich bag ( fold over type not zip lock - bag over toes inside shoe)..bag only covers front of foot and vents toward rear of shoe, in a pinch you can use the corner of a grocery store plastic bag or the end of one of those clear bags newspapers get delivered in....I used to have some snow sledding boots like that - I didn't realize the same company made bike shoes!

[jon_baler]

:thumbsup: Performance Booties

My first pair lasted me two seasons, before the toes started ripping out. I just sewed them up pretty easily, so hoping to get more use out of them. Before that I had an expensive pair of trek ones that sucked. The performance ones are more durable, warmer, and lasted longer. They are fleece lined, and have a solid rubber sole. Don't buy them too small, as they will be more likely to rip. My only complaint is that they can make clipping in more difficult in the snow.

[sturner]

I have the performance neo booties too and they work great...wait for a deal if you can becasue they practically give them away after the season is over.

This year, I've been wearing a pair of PI toe covers...I know they reak roadie geek but they work...essentially, they just cover the mesh in the toes of your shoes. Another, more budget alternative (which I used for a year or two) is to cover the mesh with duct tape.

[atldc9]

Thanks for the input!!