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Pearl Izumi AmFIB Mountain Bike Shoe Covers

Pearl Izumi AmFIB Mountain Bike Shoe Covers

Item # 765122
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A cold-weather essential, these mountain bike shoe covers provide excellent protection from water and wind.

  • Insulating neoprene cover with stretch AmFIB™ waterproof, breathable laminate keeps feet dry without suffocating them
  • Soft microfleece lining delivers excellent moisture-transfer, warmth and durability
  • Rear-locking, three-quarter-length zipper with finger loop for easy on and off
  • Enlarged bottom openings accommodate mountain bike shoe lugs
  • Cover openings feature silicone grippers to keep booties in place and seal out the elements

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Item 765122

Pearl Izumi AmFIB Mountain Bike Shoe Covers Specs

Specification

Description

Sock height8 inches
Fabric36% neoprene/53% polyester/10% other/1% polyurethane

Pearl Izumi AmFIB Mountain Bike Shoe Covers Customer Reviews

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Pearl Izumi AmFIB Mountain Bike Shoe Covers
 
3.0

(based on 3 reviews)

33%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

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    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Commuting (3)

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      Mar

      24

      2009

      (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

       
      3.0

      Meh.

      By Johnnie

      from Chicago, IL

      About Me Avid Cyclist

      Site Member

      Pros

      • Breathable
      • Dries Quickly
      • Durable

      Cons

      • Bulky
      • Poor Fit

      Best Uses

      • Bad Weather
      • Commuting

      Comments about Pearl Izumi AmFIB Mountain Bike Shoe Covers:

      The good news is that, if you plan on only riding flat terrain in clear, but cold, weather, these things work pretty well. They take a fair amount of abuse, dry quickly, and keep your feet "warm" down to about 5F. Keep in mind that, no matter how much insulation you have on the top of your feet, that 3mm plate of carbon fiber that separates your sock-clad foot from the frigid weather will guarantee that your feet get cold.

      Now the bad. I am used to the standard shoe cover fit that is usually so tight that my son learns a few new words by the time I get them on. Unfortunately, a Large on my size 10 feet fit great in the ankle, but way too loose in the toe. Have to put a foot down? If it was in snow, the toe will pop over your shoe, grabbing and compacting a lovely little snowball that will sit on top of your foot, either melting and dripping water onto your toes, or acting as a cooling system for your already miserable feet.

      These were kind of disappointing, but work well enough for commuting through the city on all but the worst winter days. If you do purchase a pair, try them on first, looking for a tight fit.

      • Gift:
      • No
      • Sizing:
      • Feels half size too big

      Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend

      (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

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      Dec

      14

      2008

      (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

       
      2.0

      Missed the mark

      By G-reg

      from Fargo ND

      About Me Competitive Cyclist

      Site Member

      Pros

      • Breathable
      • Dries Quickly

      Cons

      • Poor Fit

      Best Uses

      • Commuting

      Comments about Pearl Izumi AmFIB Mountain Bike Shoe Covers:

      These looked like a serious cover that would perform in bad weather. After a few rides I'd say they are commuter worthy at best. I had them out in a good snow storm and about -5F and they were doing more harm than good. Below Zero the neoprene and the elastic around the bottom got pretty stiff. The worst part is that every time I put my foot down into a few inches of snow the now stiff elastic wouldn't hold and allowed the front toe to flip up. Essentially the bootie would open up wide and take a big bite of powder and cram it into the tongue of my shoe. They also run pretty small, my Large barely fit over size 10 shoes.

      • Gift:
      • No
      • Sizing:
      • Feels full size too small

      Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend

      (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

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      Dec

      3

      2008

      (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

       
      4.0

      Good cold-weather shoe cover

      By Pedal Pounder

      from Maple Grove, MN

      About Me Avid Cyclist

      Pros

      • Durable
      • Lightweight
      • Warm

      Cons

      • Tough to put on

      Best Uses

      • Bad Weather
      • Cold weather
      • Commuting
      • Mountain Biking

      Comments about Pearl Izumi AmFIB Mountain Bike Shoe Covers:

      After getting frostbite on my toes on a 90 minute ride in 25F weather, I went looking for something to help extend my riding season. I had been wearing some $[$]booties from an online bike store, but they just weren't doing the job for me below about 35F. These do. I rode 90 minutes in 29F yesterday and finished with warm feet - first time in quite a while.The bad part is they are difficult to get on. Maybe I just have fat feet, but getting the cover over the front half of my shoes requires considerable effort. I found that putting a plastic sandwich bag over the front of my shoe helps. I'd say they run small, but it's hard to say since they don't list shoe sizes. I needed the XL for my size 11 mtn bike shoes. They might be a touch long if anything, but very tight on the width. The zippers in the rear are very difficult to get started as the cover is stretched, but once you get it past the first inch or so it zips right up to the top.The covers seem very durable and high quality, and since the bottoms are open I wouldn't expect too much wear from walking in them. The lip around the opening in the bottom is a stretchy rubber-like material that appears to seal-up pretty well to the sides of the soles of my shoes.I'd recommend these for cold weather bikers. One of the great things about REI is their satisfaction guarantee, so there's really no risk in trying them.

      • Gift:
      • No
      • Sizing:
      • Feels half size too small

      Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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