What a nice surprise ! – Johan Conradie

I have been a cyclist for about 20 years. I have done a couple of IronMan events. When an endurance event appears on the calendar and it is within my ability, I do it.

I would like to believe that I have been around the block a few times.

I love gadgets and gimmicks, but because of my experience I can very easily see what will work, what does not stand a chance to be successful on the bike and what has potential.

I saw the product show cased at the Comrades 2010.

When I see innovations like water proof socks I am sceptical. My first thoughts were over heated and sweaty feet! My first thought: “Cannot work, at all.”

I came home with business card. I did some research and reading.

I ordered a pair for the Trans-Baviaans Mountain Bike Marathon of 230km.

Since I could still remember how cold and wet my feet were last year. I started testing them out. What a nice surprise.

Grahamstown in the winter gets a little chilly and often wet on my training routes with water crossings.

For the first time I got home at night after training with warm feet! Great!

My advice: Go and buy a pair (or two).

Johan Conradie