Protect your shoes! Slip these waterproof gaiters over any pair of shoes and laugh at any rain or backspray coming your way. With full length velcro closure and reflective elements. Primary material is bluesign certified. The VAUDE brand stands for respect in all its interaction with others and with the world around us. This family-run business based in Tettnang/Germany has set its sights on becoming Europe’s most sustainable outdoor brand by the year 2015. With the publication of a GRI (Global Reporting Initiative) Sustainability Report starting in 2013, VAUDE has successfully created an objective and measurable foundation for this goal. VAUDE has always placed a high value on external certification. We have been working with the strict environmental standard, bluesign, which monitors the entire textile manufacturing chain since 2001. We were also the first outdoor company to receive EMAS certification. Green Shape is the VAUDE guarantee for planet friendly products made from sustainable materials and resource-conserving production. VAUDE has set a goal of systematically converting its entire product range to manufacturing. Since 2012, the company headquarters in Tettnang and all products manufactured there have been climate neutral.Social responsibility is a strong focus at VAUDE as well. As an employer, VAUDE supports its employees in creating a successful work-life balance. This is why VAUDE has an on-site company childcare center, kindergarten, flexible working models, part-time, home-office and job-sharing options. The numbers prove that our efforts are worth it: 60% of our employees are women, over 30 % of management positions are filled by women. VAUDE is dedicated to fair working conditions throughout the world, such as through its membership in the Fair Wear Foundation.
C**S
Great product that fits most shoe sizes with room to spare
I got these to keep in my backpack while cycling in case of rain and am very satisfied with the purchase. These have a strap on the bottom that keeps them from working loose while pedaling and velcro straps in the back and over the top of the shoe for adjustment. I wear size 11 mens shoes and had no problem slipping these over my shoes. They have plenty of room to accomodate larger shoe sizes. The reflective material is nice and the material is fairly thick and tough as well. No worries about a "paper thin" rain protection product that will tear easily as far as this item goes. These are made to last.If you're looking for something to carry with you to keep your feet dry in case of a downpour while riding, then grab a pair of these.DISCLAIMER: I wear tennis shoes while riding and do not wear cycling shoes, so I can't speak to how well these work with a pair of cycling shoes. I'm not sure if the strap on the bottom would interfere with cleats or not.
D**S
I wish I'd found these years ago
I bought these to complete my raingear, but I'm finding they're best at keeping my feet warm. I'd tried shopping bags, foil, double socks, wool socks, waterproof socks - I did not microwave my shoes. I wore these over my regular shoes one night for their reflective material and my feet have never been so warm on a cold day. I have not had them out in a steady rain yet. I'm sure they'll work fine, but I'll update if anything changes.
T**N
My feet are sufficiently dry
This shoe cover works pretty well. It isn't fancy or overly expensive and does the job.
R**N
Works as advertised
Not the most durable if you start walking around with it too much, but it is easy to take on and off, protects from rain and wind, adds warmth to winter cycling.
P**R
great price. works in portland. enough said.
cheaper than any comparable options i found in the portland area.so far, no leaks. easy on and off.cheers
U**1
Pretty good, but ultimately disappointed
Used for commuting to work, wearing over a variety of street shoes. Size 47-49 XL fits over my US 11.5 jogging shoe, also fit over my clunky steel toe US 11 tennis shoe!I like the fit and cut, bright color and reflective great on rainy days.Could use more of the soft fuzzy side of velcro attachment in back to provide more continuous seal. It is not continuous, so there are gaps (see photo) which could let water in the back.Initially, I give these a good rating, 4 or 5 stars.But for longevity I downgrade to 3 star.After 3 years of ownership, used maybe 5-10 times, the interior plastic waterproof coating has fully peeled off (see picture). My last trip was a fiasco, as shoes were soaked and full of water when I arrived at destination.I ride with toe clips, straps extremely loose. First ride with these gaiters the small section under toe area got caught on pedal when I tried to pull foot out. Now I pull out one foot well before coming to stop to avoid mishaps.The toughness of shell is good, I like the reflective strip down back.The key weakness is the durability of the waterproof layer which peeled off and made these useless after 2-3 seasons of relatively dry climate and minimal usage. If they could increase thickness or robustness of the waterproofing laminate, these would be great.As is, I am checking out other options as replacement.
L**D
Five Stars
GREAT!
D**M
Daily commuter in Portland, OR
Had these for six years now, and despite my initial doubts about the bottom strap wearing out, they keep on working. You have to buy according to shoe size, and the chart is European, so Google a comparison to get the right size.Putting them on isn't too difficult, and they are fully waterproof. I've ridden in very, very hard rain, and my shoes and socks stay dry. I really like the reflective strip on the back as my commute is often in the dark mornings or evenings in winter.I warm up quickly, so I usually ride with a rain jacket, mountain bike shorts and waterproof shoes. Even though the elastic top is fairly snug, I do get some leakage from rain water running down my legs, so I carry some spare socks if it rains so hard they get soaked. When the gaiters are tucked into rain pants, shoes and socks stay very dry.Since they're open on the bottoms, if you ride through a big puddle, you will get wet! Duh.Highly recommended.
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