Shoe cover colour. Advise needed.

Galego

Just looking for opinions on the topic.

Looking to buy some shoe covers, I already own ones bbb in black, and came across these castelli corsa in the wiggle site at good price. My doubt is whether to stick with black or go fluo.
If going fluo I like the idea of vi hiz but hate the thought of colour coordination. Saying that I own some jerseys are black/Blue with some fluo colour on it. I don't own any full fluo colour jersey though.

Appreciate your opinion on the above. Cheers for taking your time.

C3PO

Is it Friday already?

Galego

C3PO wrote: »

Is it Friday already?

Thanks for your input. Much appreciated.

Eamonnator

https://eurocyclist.wordpress.com/about/

Rule 8 here says only white overshoes can be worn.


http://www.velominati.com/the-rules/#15

The Velominati appear to make no mention of overshoes.

It's a toughie, but on balance, in this case, I think you're free to go with your gut instinct. If you think, you can carry off fluo, then go go for it, but be prepared to be slagged off.
BTW, I'm delighted to hear that you don't own any full fluo colour jersey, that would be just tragic.

Galego

Eamonnator wrote: »

https://eurocyclist.wordpress.com/about/

Rule 8 here says only white overshoes can be worn.


http://www.velominati.com/the-rules/#15

The Velominati appear to make no mention of overshoes.

It's a toughie, but on balance, in this case, I think you're free to go with your gut instinct. If you think, you can carry off  fluo, then go go for it, but be prepared to be slagged off.
BTW, I'm delighted to hear that you don't own any full fluo colour jersey, that would be just tragic.

Brilliant post!!!

CramCycle

White or black in regards the Castelli, not the Fluo. Looks naff, although should eb safer on the roads as no one wwll go near you wearing them :pac:

What are they for in general, the reviews are not great for Irish weather.

RobFowl

Fluo all the way. Have had black for years (apart from the old papa smurf blue sidi ones back in the day) and they are boring if practical.
White would look cool for all of 30 second then spend years in a state of ever increasing grubbiness.
Have seen the fluo ones appearing and think they are both the business and reasonably practical.
Also reminds me on thee raves in the 80/90's...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BW4BEaZkaX0

Effects

Galego wrote: »

If going fluo I like the idea of vi hiz but hate the thought of colour coordination.

What's the point of of hi viz? From a lot of posts here it seems it does nothing to make you more visible.

Only get them if you're cycling to cyber rave and don't want to change footwear on arrival.

mcgratheoin

Galego wrote: »

Just looking for opinions on the topic.

This has been addressed previously - you may find this thread useful...

http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?p=68942484

RobFowl

Sorry but on a roll here ....

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qriH-8yeqcE

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SpjnzxtZ6Qg

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=18W9WYw9HaA

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LXEOESuiYcA

koutoubia

I have the Prendas Flou ones.
Love them.
And they 109% make you look like your peddling faster!

iwillhtfu

Possibly the most fred question I've seen on here in a while.

Try asking in here http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/forumdisplay.php?f=464

RobFowl

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pQpTf2wuuno

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z5LW07FTJbI

RobFowl

iwillhtfu wrote: »

Possibly the most fred question I've seen on here in a while.

Try asking in here http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/forumdisplay.php?f=464

Embrace you inner Fred and let your heart go free...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qmsbP13xu6k

iwillhtfu

RobFowl wrote: »

Embrace you inner Fred and let your heart go free...

You had me at Utah Saints. Tuunnneeee

RobFowl

Weepsie wrote: »

You peaked with the KLF who are back and playing sometime this year!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_hnYKTys8rU

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZX0mcases4M

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3dGj9h8ggCc

ednwireland

1st world problem, just buy some damn overshoes !

greenspurs

Jaysus ... Really ?
Do we need a "Fashion Advice for Worried Cyclists" thread ..... ?

RobFowl

greenspurs wrote: »

Jaysus ... Really ?
Do we need a "Fashion Advice for Worried Cyclists" thread ..... ?

Yes

Yes we do

greenspurs

RobFowl wrote: »

Yes

Yes we do

Well, get to work then man!!
There is advice to be given , Sweetie !!! :D

RobFowl

greenspurs wrote: »

Well, get to work then man!!
There is advice to be given , Sweetie !!! :D

And given it was

Fluo is the way to go

Black is sooooo last year

White is cool (but wont be white for long...)

greenspurs

Weepsie wrote: »

I bought fluo bbb overshoes a couple of weeks ago.

They were too big for my shoes

That , is a disaster.......
Simple to fix tho .......

What you need to do is get an Elastic band,
grab the extra (loose) bit of the overshoe, and place said "gallybander" on it...

Hey ho.... sorted.

You are welcome ...

Galego

CramCycle wrote: »

White or black in regards the Castelli, not the Fluo. Looks naff, although should eb safer on the roads as no one wwll go near you wearing them :pac:

What are they for in general, the reviews are not great for Irish weather.

just for training really. Yeap they don't seem to get great reviews but seems due to people getting the wrong size.

CramCycle

Galego wrote: »

just for training really. Yeap they don't seem to get great reviews but seems due to people getting the wrong size.

A few people complained of the cold and no protection compared to other brands, although a few said they were grand.

OleRodrigo

If you're really bad-ass and can cycle right through the night on rural roads, with nowt but a few rapid blinks for some sleep, then fluro is a no-brainer ( along with other hi-viz accoutrement )

07Lapierre

greenspurs wrote: »

Jaysus ... Really ?
Do we need a "Fashion Advice for Worried Cyclists" thread ..... ?

@RAAM? where are you?

07Lapierre

Galego wrote: »

Just looking for opinions on the topic.

Looking to buy some shoe covers, I already own ones bbb in black, and came across these castelli corsa in the wiggle site at good price. My doubt is whether to stick with black or go fluo.
If going fluo I like the idea of vi hiz but hate the thought of colour coordination. Saying that I own some jerseys are black/Blue with some fluo colour on it. I don't own any full fluo colour jersey though.

Appreciate your opinion on the above. Cheers for taking your time.

Well leo says "CLASH!" so go with the Hi-viz...make a statement!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RIXD3eNocV4

Beasty

The answer must lie in the socks. Am assuming they are knee-length. Should try and get a bit of contrast. If you're going fluorescent I would suggest one yellow and one orange swapping the colours when you get to the overshoes.....

RobFowl

Beasty wrote: »

The answer must lie in the socks. Am assuming they are knee-length. Should try and get a bit of contrast. If you're going fluorescent I would suggest one yellow and one orange swapping the colours when you get to the overshoes.....

Ah Jaysus. are you sure you haven't banged your head at some point !!!

Seaswimmer

@Galego.

I assume by your username you have some Galician connections.

Heading to Lisbon Sunday for a quick trip up to Santiago. I hope to be drinking some of your fine Estrella Galicia as soon as we cross the border.

No overshoes required (hopefully)

Galego

Seaswimmer wrote: »

@Galego.

I assume by your username you have some Galician connections.

Heading to Lisbon Sunday for a quick trip up to Santiago. I hope to be drinking some of your fine Estrella Galicia as soon as we cross the border.

No overshoes required (hopefully)

Yes I am galician. :-) From Burela in the Lugo Province.
Are you going with the bike?
I like Estrella Galicia but we are known more for our white wines (Albarinho & Ribeiro).
Be aventurous and eat a "Pulpo a feira!!" My favourite - I never get tired of eating it! Enjoy your trip. Weather meant to be nice......

Seaswimmer

Galego wrote: »

Yes I am galician. :-) From Burela in the Lugo Province.
Are you going with the bike?
I like Estrella Galicia but we are known more for our white wines (Albarinho & Ribeiro).
Be aventurous and eat a "Pulpo a feira!!" My favourite - I never get tired of eating it! Enjoy your trip. Weather meant to be nice......

yes on the bikes.

I am a big fan of "pulpo" and eat it whenever I can get it over there.

Galego

Seaswimmer wrote: »

Galego wrote: »

Yes I am galician. :-) From Burela in the Lugo Province.
Are you going with the bike?
I like Estrella Galicia but we are known more for our white wines (Albarinho & Ribeiro).
Be aventurous and eat a "Pulpo a feira!!" My favourite - I never get tired of eating it! Enjoy your trip. Weather meant to be nice......

yes on the bikes.

I am a big fan of "pulpo" and eat it whenever I can get it over there.

Which route are you doing?
IMO the nicest part of Galicia to cycle is Os Ancares going from the Ourense all the way up to Asturias crossing them.

ford2600

Galego wrote: »

Which route are you doing?
IMO the nicest part of Galicia to cycle is Os Ancares going from the Ourense all the way up to Asturias crossing them.

Hugely underrated area of the world to visit.

Great food, drink, countryside and coast.

Spent a week sailing around Baiona and Vigo before cycling to Pyrnees. The festival in Baiona was great fun

I've only ever had the Pulpo with potatoes, salt, paprika. I've had it quite a bit though.

Can't help on overshoes sorry!

Enjoy trip @seaswimmer. Following coast or heading inland? Interior of Portugal is fantastic,

Eamonnator

Can we get back on topic, please!

ford2600

Eamonnator wrote: »

Can we get back on topic, please!

Try the Octopus and leave down the Rule Book!!!

RobFowl

Eamonnator wrote: »

Can we get back on topic, please!

There are two types of cyclists, those who would wear Fluo overshoes and those who are wrong

Galego

I see nothing wrong about fluo colour my post was whether I would look like a rainbow wearing each thing in a different colour.

Anyway I am going with my guts on this one..thanks anyone who contributed to the topic.

By the way....most out there go out colour coordinated, big brands (castelli santini...) , big expensive bikes, carbon wheels, etc...but then I get slagged when I post a cycling fashion question!? Is it a tabu topic in ireland? :-)

Zen0

Woah! Slow down there. You are about to make the biggest decision of your life, and you don't seem to have thought through the consequences.

What colour is your bike?

Galego

Zen0 wrote: »

Woah! Slow down there. You are about to make the biggest decision of your life, and you don't seem to have thought through the consequences.

What colour is your bike?

I know I am a bad-ass.....possibly ruining my life after this.

My bike is black.

Beasty

Galego wrote: »

My bike is black.

Why the hell did you not say that on the first place?

Fluorescent pink it is then.....

iwillhtfu

Beasty wrote: »

Fluorescent pink it is then.....

Saucy

Zen0

Fluorescent pink and black is so last year darling! I'd suggest something a little more subtle, maybe a hounds tooth pattern, or maybe an understated Argyll pattern. Overshoes do come in those styles one assumes.

Eamonnator

http://www.wiggle.co.uk/defeet-slipstream-6-overshoes/

How about these?

Zen0

Eamonnator wrote: »

http://www.wiggle.co.uk/defeet-slipstream-6-overshoes/

How about these?

Oh my!

Eamonnator

Zen0 wrote: »

Oh my!

Yeah, you're right, they are a bit understated!