There are a lot of different shoe covers on the market, but for Joe and Danny Feng who co-founded VeloToze, none of the current options were cutting it. Coming out of Sonoma County, California, VeloToze is a new company that is focusing on keeping your feet dry and comfortable. Not only are the VeloToze shoe covers completely waterproof, but they are wind proof and more aerodynamic than many competitors.
The flexible, light weight material stretches over your legs and shoes and will just as easily fit in a jersey pocket or saddle bag. Better yet, the covers sell for less than most other options making them very intriguing for anyone wanting to keep riding in wet and cold climates.
Considering the shoe covers include a warning that they contain natural rubber latex which can cause reactions if you’re allergic, let’s face it, they’re shoe condoms. But unlike other rubber protection VeloToze are reusable and can be easily rolled on and off. While the upper cuff forms a tight seal around your ankle to keep water from entering at the top (no more moisture wicking through the sock), the bottom of the VeloToze cover has two openings for the cleat and heel pad.
Highlighting the install procedure in the video above, VeloToze also mentions that after repeated use talcum powder added to the inside of the cover will aid in removal. Also, the warning to avoid contact with sharp objects may indicate that these aren’t the most durable covers in the world, but at $12-15 a pair replacements are relatively easy to come by.
Available in both short and tall versions, the shorter variety stops just below the ankle of most shoes. VeloToze covers are sold in S, M, and L to fit shoe sizes between 5-12 US (37-46 EU) and in red, black, and white plus hi-viz green, yellow, and pink.
