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Just got a pair and would like to know any tips for keeping them in top noch condition,

i know they will get wet and muddy we are in england after all.


 
Posted : 23/04/2012 5:43 pm
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Really? Maybe stick a plastic bag on each foot and tape up the ankles 🙂
Another idea, don't ride, they will stay box fresh then unless you wear them for playing out in!


 
Posted : 23/04/2012 5:53 pm
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Make sure you hang around in the car park goose-stepping so everyone can see them before you get them muddy!


 
Posted : 23/04/2012 7:16 pm
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think ill arive to go biking in them and then swap them for some old trainers to ride in.


 
Posted : 23/04/2012 7:58 pm
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I have some nice Sam Hill Impacts, they are basically permanently brown and solid. Just think of it as extra rigidity to increase your performance 😆

Whatever you do, don't put them in the washing machine.


 
Posted : 23/04/2012 8:05 pm
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Try proofing spray for outdoor gear...


 
Posted : 23/04/2012 8:06 pm
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Crap if your riding daily - take 3 days to dry.
Hate putting on wet shoes.
I know MTFU but it still sucks.


 
Posted : 23/04/2012 8:11 pm
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Not sure if there were different finishes to the Freeriders. Mine (the black and white 'scribble' ones) always dry out overnight but they do have a 'glossy' plastic type finish whereas others look like they are more 'fabricy'.

slainte ❓ rob


 
Posted : 23/04/2012 8:16 pm
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buy some of these http://www.wiggle.co.uk/the-dry-sock/


 
Posted : 23/04/2012 8:20 pm
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I nuked my new pair with Graingers shoe waterproofer- made a huge difference, they shed mud a little better but mainly they just don't soak up water like the last pair did, so they dry out faster too. And no downside that I can see.

So Five Ten, WHY DON'T YOU BLOODY DO THIS? Still, at least they've stopped using cardboard soles in most models.


 
Posted : 23/04/2012 8:31 pm
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cheers, amount of times ive gone down something rough or in the air my foot comes of pedal and then i have my shins stabed by them bloody pins, Ill water proof spray the buggers and hope they can do a weekend of riding in wet beacuse seal skins water proof socks are negativly waterproof


 
Posted : 23/04/2012 9:59 pm
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Husqvarna boot driers off eBay for about £15! Plug 'em in and pop one of the blue plastic jobbies in each shoe overnight to get dry booties in the morning!! Great.


 
Posted : 23/04/2012 10:10 pm