Comments on: The Myth of Waterproof Cycling Gloves (Plastic Mittens Anyone?) https://averagejoecyclist.com/the-myth-of-waterproof-cycling-gloves-plastic-mittens-anyone/ A Blog for Average People who LOVE to ride bikes! Mon, 31 Aug 2020 23:58:19 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.1 By: Janine https://averagejoecyclist.com/the-myth-of-waterproof-cycling-gloves-plastic-mittens-anyone/#comment-360710 Thu, 13 Feb 2014 05:18:53 +0000 https://averagejoecyclist.com/?p=4167#comment-360710 Ah! I bought a mens extra large, and for me they fit over most everything, but even though I have large feet for a woman, there probably small compared to most men’s shoes.

]]> By: Average Joe Cyclist https://averagejoecyclist.com/the-myth-of-waterproof-cycling-gloves-plastic-mittens-anyone/#comment-360698 Tue, 11 Feb 2014 22:24:46 +0000 https://averagejoecyclist.com/?p=4167#comment-360698 In reply to Janine.

Yes, I gather they are pretty good. My problem there is I don’t wear cycling shoes most of the time – I prefer boots – and so the MEC covers do not fit over them

]]> By: Janine https://averagejoecyclist.com/the-myth-of-waterproof-cycling-gloves-plastic-mittens-anyone/#comment-360518 Tue, 11 Feb 2014 16:59:18 +0000 https://averagejoecyclist.com/?p=4167#comment-360518 Well, for the feet, I find that the mec shoe covers are pretty good, so long as the shoes you have under them have a reasonably thick sole and you don’t put your foot down in the “rivers” when you are waiting for the light. With that set up, my feet don’t usually get wet in my 50 minute commute, even in epic rain. The mec shoe covers are not too expensive, though I usually go through a pair every couple of years (the bottom straps and toes wear out over time).

]]> By: Average Joe Cyclist https://averagejoecyclist.com/the-myth-of-waterproof-cycling-gloves-plastic-mittens-anyone/#comment-360226 Tue, 11 Feb 2014 07:17:37 +0000 https://averagejoecyclist.com/?p=4167#comment-360226 Yes Janine, I seriously think I am going to have to try it too. I am thinking a thin pair of woollen gloves for warmth, with the rubber mittens over top to keep them dry. Similarly, I have found that the only thing that really keeps my feet dry in a Vancouver downpour is a 4-layer setup – socks, plastic bag, plastic bag, “waterproof” boot. The plastic bags are free, so it’s not a bad way to go.

]]> By: Janine https://averagejoecyclist.com/the-myth-of-waterproof-cycling-gloves-plastic-mittens-anyone/#comment-360074 Tue, 11 Feb 2014 02:23:40 +0000 https://averagejoecyclist.com/?p=4167#comment-360074 Sorry Joe, 8 years of Vancouver to cycle commuting and no luck. I like the rubber mittens idea. I don’t know why I’ve never tried it.

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