What exactly are gravel-specific shoe covers and do you need them? Specializing in keeping riders outfitted for foul weather riding, Danish cycling accessories & clothing company GripGrab has just added a new pair of Explorer Waterproof Shoe Covers specifically adapted for keeping gravel riders’ feet dry and mud-free. But why gravel-specific… GripGrab Explorer gravel-ready shoe cover
The thing is their sock-like, membrane Flandrien Waterproof Road shoe covers – inspired by classic Belgian Booties – were already quite popular with dropbar riders. But without reinforcement to handle hike-a-bikes and rough & tumble off-road riding in MTB shoes, gravel riders were just tearing them up.
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So GripGrab, adapted them with extra reinforcement to create an off-road-ready Explorer version to handle anything you can throw at them. They say, “ wind, rain and cold shouldn’t be a barrier to riding. Forget off-seasons, cyclists can ride all year “! Tech details
The gravel shoe covers use a stretchy oversock design that is close-fitting and simple, made from a 3-layer waterproof membrane fabric with a durable knitted outer layer and an insulating inner knitted layer.
What makes them gravel-specific are the new rubber-like TPU plastic reinforced toe-cap gripper/bumper and a midsole protector for when you ride unclipped or are walking off-road. And of course, the forefoot & heel openings have been tweaked to fit closely around mountain bike-style tread lugs, while still fitting close to the body of the shoe. How to wear them?
GripGrab recommends the Explorer Waterproof shoe covers for wet […]
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