Gomez, Mr. Jim and I will be sporting and testing a couple of winter footwear products from Gore Bike Wear.
The “Road SO Overshoes” do a lot like what it sounds. They go over your cycling shoe and protect your foot with patented Gore tech that you may already be familiar with like Gore-tex and Wind Stopper and they come in Black or BRIGHT Yellow.
The Road SO Overshoes retail for $69.99. Note that Gore make several different overshoe styles and a different model may suit your riding situation better so check them all out at http://www.goreapparel.com.
Overshoe Features
- Open soles framed by abrasion resistant material
- Reflective transfer print to mark right and left
- Reflective piping
- Zipper with semi-lock slider on back
- Abrasion resistant material at toes
- Abrasion resistant material at sole
- Reflective logo
- Back Velcro width adjustment
The other Gore product are called “GT Socks“. These are meant to be worn inside your cycling shoe or boot to protect your feet while letting your shoe or boot do its intend job as well.
GT Socks Features
- Flat-lock seams prevent pressure points and chafing
- Elastic hemline
- Reflective logo on side
As with the overshoes there are different socks available from Gore. Check them out!
About Gore Technologies
WINDSTOPPER® products give you the freedom to be your best and enjoy your active cycling. They keep you comfortable, warm and protected across a wide range of weather conditions and cycling activities. You can focus on your experience without the distraction of being cold, damp or overheated.
GORE-TEX® products garments that are engineered with GORE-TEX® product technology are durably waterproof and windproof combined with optimised breathability. Gore invests heavily in field testing to understand end user needs which allows Gore to provide the GORE-TEX® GUARANTEED TO KEEP YOU DRY™ promise.
Disclaimer: Gore provided this gear for review. However, regardless of how we get test products, for review from a manufacturer, bought with our own $$$ or borrowed from friends, our reviews will always give our honest opinion and real-world experience!