Cyclists in Dublin don't really know what does an outbreak of rain mean, for it never really stops raining. Just kidding. Nonetheless it rains in Dublin quite often, so most cyclists opt for a showerproof gear, which includes Gore-Tex or a similar solution to keep their feet dry. The guy above, however, solved the watery conundrum with two plastic bags, each covers a shoe. The raindrops certainly have a hard time making his shoes wet, but sweat can't evaporate either thus this solution stinks. Literally.
I took the picture on 25 April 2013 in Rathfarnham.
Saw another cyclist using them on the inside of his runners. Another innovative technique to keep the socks dry.
ReplyDeleteYeah, there are quite a few of them out there... :)
DeletePlastic bags on (or, as you said, in) the shoe is an Irish solution to an Irish problem.