Castelli Pioggia 3 Shoe Covers

Pioggia 3 Shoe Covers

In the rain, the Achilles heel of every shoe cover is the
closure system. It’s far too common for a seemingly acceptable cover to become
a rain gutter as soon as the weather dampens. Frankly, we’re astonished. That’s
why the Castelli Pioggia 3 Shoe Covers are a breath of fresh air — they do
what they say they do. With a sealed-seam design and effective ankle closures,
the Pioggia 3 Shoe Covers will keep your feet dry when the rain tries to ruin
your ride.

The Pioggia 3s have one purpose — keeping you comfortable
in wet weather. To achieve this, Castelli started by applying a polyurethane
treatment to the exterior of the covers’ fabric. This improves the overall
water-resistance, while still allowing a high degree of breathability. For
further protection, the Pioggia uses a sealed-seam construction to eliminate
any seepage from needle holes. The stretchable quality of the covers’ fabric
also ensures a durable resistance to either tearing or losing its shape from
repeated entries and exits. Along these lines, Castelli included welded,
water-resistant zippers to get in and out of the covers. And as we’ve been
boasting, the true degree of separation for the Pioggia 3s is the Nanoflex
ankle closure system. The tall cuff is snug and conforming without being
restrictive. So, regardless of body type, the Nanoflex will retain a seal to
prevent running water from infiltrating the covers.

New to this year, the Pioggia features a light, interior
layer of fleece to add to the warmth of the covers. Now, Castelli estimates the
Pioggia’s effective climate range to be between 46 and 57 degrees Fahrenheit.
And knowing that the wet-weather rider isn’t afraid to ride in low-light
conditions, Castelli also included reflective accents throughout the cover for
added visibility.

The Castelli Pioggia 3 Shoe Covers are available in the
colors Black and White and in five sizes from Small to XX-Large.

Details

• Castelli’s waterproof, insulated bootie for cold and wet conditions
• Waterproof PU-coated stretch fabric keeps elements out
• Fleece layer inside adds cozy insulating warmth
• Silicone bead inside the top of cuff prevents water ingress
• Wrap cuff construction optimizes the fit
• Waterproof zipper further keeps the rain at bay
• Highly durable materials underfoot keep this bootie going for seasons
• Ideally situated for temps between 28 – 54 degrees Fahrenheit

Tech Specs

• Material: [coating] polyurethane, [closure] NanoFlex
• Closure: zipper
• Claimed Weight: 3.8oz
• Recommended Use: wet weather rides
• Manufacturer Warranty: 1 year