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Message started by Jimmer on 07/15/11 at 07:12:24

Title: need some imput from riders
Post by Jimmer on 07/15/11 at 07:12:24

I've come up with a design for a shoe cover. This would be used when riding in wet weather. The unit would cover 80% of the shoe area, only the toe, sole, and heel would be exposed. It would extend about 13 inches up the leg under the rain gear pants. Do you people think this would be a possible help for riders.

Title: Re: need some imput from riders
Post by Sunchasers on 07/15/11 at 07:59:53

They are called "gaitors"... ;) They are meant for snow activities but work great for keeping your ankles and shins dry during wet conditions on the bike. I keep a pair stashed along with my rain gear. :D

Title: Re: need some imput from riders
Post by arteacher on 07/15/11 at 08:07:39

They are called "spats" and are already on the market. There are also "gators" that fit inside the boot and extend up over the calf- made of waterproof nylon and used by x-country skiers to keep the snow out of their boots.
Now if you could come up with an inexpensive rain pant that won't melt to your exhaust, you'd have something.

Title: Re: need some imput from riders
Post by Sunchasers on 07/15/11 at 08:21:27

6962626B6768697372060 wrote:

There are also "gators" that fit inside the boot and extend up over the calf- made of waterproof nylon and used by x-country skiers to keep the snow out of their boots.

The gators I have fit over the boot (& pants leg) with a strap running between the heel and sole and zip up the back of the calf. They are made of a waterproof "cordura" type material that won't melt on the exhaust like nylon would. ;) These are made for other activities like snowshoeing, hunting, winter camping etc. :D

Title: Re: need some imput from riders
Post by bill67 on 07/15/11 at 08:28:19

When I was a kid they were called bootsters,They made you think you were a cowboy.

Title: Re: need some imput from riders
Post by Jimmer on 07/15/11 at 15:08:23

Thanks for the input, all of you.

Title: Re: need some imput from riders
Post by Boofer on 07/15/11 at 15:29:35

There is nothing new under the sun, but some people get rich improving on a good idea. ;)

Title: Re: need some imput from riders
Post by thumperclone on 07/15/11 at 20:35:51

j&p cycles has them

Title: Re: need some imput from riders
Post by Sunchasers on 07/15/11 at 22:20:24

Just slap a Harley logo on them and they will sell like hot cakes! ;D