It's time to ditch the plastic bags and get serious. Pearl Izumi's Elite Barrier MTB Shoe Covers stay securely in place during long trail rides. These PU-coated, fleece-lined neoprene booties trap warmth and repel mud and water without harboring perspiration vapor, so your feet stay dry and comfortable.
Product Features
- Material: 48% neoprene, 24% polyester, 17% nylon, 7% polyurethane, 2% spandex, 1%
- Closure: hook-and-loop
- Sole: Kevlar
- Compatibility: mountain bike shoes
- Weight:
- Recommended Use: riding in crappy weather, touring
- Manufacturer Warranty: lifetime
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Size up 1
I found on the PI web pages that my mountain bike shoe size (43 EU) would match a large in this cover. After reading reviews of this and the road shoe barrier cover and the note on the PI web page that you should go up one size for one of their X-Alp shoe, I chose an XL instead which is sized for shoes from 44.5 to 46 EU and very glad I did. The XL is a very snug fit over my Shimano SH-MT43-G MTB shoes, a large would not have fit. These took a bit of work to get on the shoe, and I found putting them over the toe and pulling towards the heal with the shoe off my foot until the toe was seated in position and the cross tie under the cover was in place at the instep of the shoe worked best. The velcro fastener at the back of the shoe appears to be very solid / appropriately aggressive to ensure it doesn't come lose while riding.
Overall this looks like a very nice cover that should extend my riding temperature range and time beyond what I found the PI Pro toe covers good for...
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Superior shoe covers
The biggest weakness to every shoe cover I've tried has consistently been the method of binding the sole around the cleat openings. These shoe covers have finally deviated from that experience by implementing a design in the sole that is certainly the best I've ever tried, and probably also the strongest feature of these particular covers (they also have great form fitting shape and warmth).
The kevlar binding is extremely strong and the way they line the rim of the shoe, instead of coming down over the walking tread is perfect. Well worth the price imo, very happy with how they've executed this design.
I'd mention that the sizing seems to run slightly small (I've tried two different sizes), and the Velcro closure takes some getting used to.
they work well on my Saloman road shoes with recessed cleat
I bought the Mtb model because of the thicker soles on my road shoes. It still takes some effort to get them over my shoes but they work well once they are on. After reading another reviewer's advice I went online to the manufacturer's site to research the proper size to order. That was good advice. These shoe covers fit very well. My only complaint and the reason I did not rate them as a "five" is these covers would be so much better (easier to put on) if there was just 1/4" more material is the flap that wraps around the back of the leg. Wiyh the loop and hook closure, it takes much effort to stretch the flap far enough to close it properly.
Product Features :
- 3mm neoprene construction is fleece lined to provide optimal warmth and protection
- Innovative power band secures front of shoe cover under toes
- Two stage hook and loop closure provides both sleek fit and easy on and off
- Vietnam
- 48% neoprene 24% polyester 17.5% nylon 7% polyurethane 2% spandex 1% Cordura® nylon .5% Kevlar® aramid; Use simple detergents with no additives; Never use detergents with fabric softeners, perfumes or any additive type product; The general rule of thumb is the simpler the better.; Many detergents with additives leave "surfactants" behind on a fabric's fibers that inhibit the technical performance; Typically the best detergents to use will have "Clear" or "Free" in their names; Don't pour the detergent directly onto the clothing, put it in the washer first, when you start the water; If something is not functionally working, but is not dirty, try rinsing it twice in warm to hot water; This will help get rid of the harmful surfactants. Read the care content label; On the inside of your garment, or on the hangcard, there are instructions for the care of that individual piece; On garments this will be on a side seam or back seam label. Follow those directions; On finer fabrics, use a "Gentle" cycle. Close all zippers, attach "hook and loop" closures on gloves You can use the dryer, carefully; If you use a dryer be sure to use a lower / warm heat setting (Do NOT use a commercial dryer or a "Hot" setting); This will often restore the fabric and help the water and wind repellent qualities; If in doubt, hang the clothing to dry.
Rating : 4.4
List Price : $70.00
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