Gearshift Shoe Protector

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  1. Tallaferro

    Tallaferro Well-Known Member

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    #1 Tallaferro, Dec 12, 2019
    Hi,

    I have a stupid but annoying issue.

    I ride my T100 to work and back daily through the year and I use a protector to avoid marking my shoe with the gearshift. If you know these type of protectors, they wrap around your shoe with a wide rubber stripe.

    The issue is this rubber stripe has no grip on the bottom side and you can easily slip your foot when stopping the bike with risk of falling it. This is always like that and much more probable on wet floor.

    Any of you had the same issue? Any potential DIY or market available option?



    Thxs!
     
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  2. Red Thunder

    Red Thunder Crème de la Crème

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    #2 Red Thunder, Dec 12, 2019
    I leave my shoes at the office and wear my bike boots on the way in
     
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  3. feckless

    feckless Noble Member

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    #3 feckless, Dec 12, 2019
    you could try an old inner tube ??
     
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  4. MrOrange

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    #4 MrOrange, Dec 12, 2019
    Have seen neoprene/rubber covers for the actual gear lever itself, just a sleeve to protect your shoes.

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  5. Wire-Wheels

    Wire-Wheels Elite Member

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    #5 Wire-Wheels, Dec 14, 2019
    Not an issue on mine. It has one of these: …J.D.
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  6. shahnz39

    shahnz39 New Member

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    #6 shahnz39, Jan 1, 2020
    That rubber shifter sock recommended by MrOrange works. Had one on each of the bikes i’ve had in the past decade. You could get one that glows in the dark too!
     
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  7. Katies Grandad

    Katies Grandad Member

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    #7 Katies Grandad, Jan 1, 2020
    Wear boots. Carry shoes in back pack or leave a pair at work.
     
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  8. Wessa

    Wessa Cruising

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    #8 Wessa, Jan 1, 2020
    Agree with all previous post; wear your boots and carry your shoes.......
     
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  9. Tallaferro

    Tallaferro Well-Known Member

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    #9 Tallaferro, Jan 18, 2020
    Thanks to all of you for your kind suggestions! I think I will need to make up my mind soon or later to leave some shoes at work... For sure in summer when I have to wear boots all day long.

    Thxs again!
     
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