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Keeping tennis shoe bike feet dry

I generally only wear tennis shoes and use platform pedals when biking, until I finally switch to boots in the winter. Warmth isn't usually a problem.  When it rains, though, my shoes become sloshy little swimming pools that take days to dry afterwards.  As the season progresses, even wool socks don't help much in the freezing wetness.  I've tried a few products made for bike shoes, but they all seem undersized for regular shoes and have a that hole in the bottom, which I don't like.  What do you fellow Chainlinkers do to keep your non-bike shoes dry?  TIA!      

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Permalink Reply by Kevin C Dormant on September 15, 2014 at 1:18pm

If rain is forecast, and I'm not wearing neoprene covers, I wear GoreTex shoes. 

Permalink Reply by Rich S on September 15, 2014 at 1:21pm

Stuffing newspaper into your shoes helps dry them out from the inside. 

Permalink Reply by millenial removing Bernie tattoo on September 15, 2014 at 1:40pm

Sandals.

EOT.

Permalink Reply by Alex Z on September 15, 2014 at 2:13pm

If this is for real, THANK YOU.

Maybe even more world-changing than when I learned that putting a slice of bread in the tupperware with the cookies will keep them moist.

Rich S said:

Stuffing newspaper into your shoes helps dry them out from the inside. 

Permalink Reply by Apie (11) on September 15, 2014 at 2:44pm

Newspaper or paper towels. From soaking wet to dry in 8 hours.

Permalink Reply by Matt on September 15, 2014 at 3:27pm

I ride platforms and wear Teva Churn water shoes.  Salomon also makes some good ones.  They dry quickly, and I just either don't wear socks or bring a second pair.  I used to wear waterproof shoes, but they just got too hot in the warmer months, though they're great for fall and winter.

Permalink Reply by yai danche on September 15, 2014 at 7:59pm

Newspaper trick totally works.  It draws the water out quicker.  Make sure to check on it after an hour to change the newspaper.  Finish with a hairdryer if needed.  If you use dryer sheets, save the used ones to stuff in your shoes to deodorize.  Bike commuting has made me check the weather compulsively so I rarely get caught in bad weather without proper shoes.  I also stopped buying shoes with mesh.  If you wear shoes that are cut at the ankle (like slip ons or loafers), I've seen people wear "overshoes" or spats.  I can't attest to how well they work though.  

Permalink Reply by Jim Reho on September 15, 2014 at 9:59pm

Excellent tip.  I'll try it soon if the other tips here don't render it unnecessary.  

Rich S said:

Stuffing newspaper into your shoes helps dry them out from the inside. 

Permalink Reply by Doug Haynes on September 16, 2014 at 9:07am

You want to keep them dry while riding in the rain and wet?

Yeah, not going to happen because, you know, wet.

You could, I guess, try these"

Permalink Reply by Gene Tenner on September 16, 2014 at 1:26pm

I use these industrial over-boots that I ordered from Grainger.

These are lightweight that I keep with me for unexpected rain. 

These are sturdier and lightweight and I use them when I know it will rain and all winter long. 

Permalink Reply by Kevin Mulcky on September 16, 2014 at 7:27pm

Rivendell splats. http://www.rivbike.com/product-p/ar3.htm

These work fine. I'll commute 5 miles in the rain wearing the splats over my work shoes and still have dry feet when I get there. 

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