Assos ASSOSOIRES Bootie Winter BlackSeries
Whatâs different?
Made to endure the colder seasons on the bike, these tech-savvy Winter Booties deliver supreme thermal protection in the most compact iteration to date. A reworked overshoe with an all-new ergonomic cut that eliminates wrinkles and an improved aerodynamic performance thanks to its zipless construction, these winter overshoes embody the essential characteristics of a must-have, lightweight, yet super warm shoe cover. Assos’ internal test team classifies them as the convergence of an aero bootie and a warm winter overshoe with a blend of materials that lock out wind and water without compromising on their low weight or breathability. Sounds like prime riding equipment for winter, and these are certainly a product that weâre excited about.
For these Winter Booties, the fabric specialists have flexed their know-how to deploy their latest weapon against the elements. As your feet are so vulnerable while pedaling in bad weather, theyâve engineered the waterproof and abrasion-resistant Cordura on the toe area, while reserving Assos’ proprietary NEOS Medium on the ankle, which adds stretch, thermal protection, and impermeability. Their compact, packable design is practical, so you can easily stow these overshoes if the temperature rises.
When to use?
The minimal design of these Winter Booties makes them the ultimate Assosoire for cool starts, chilly descents, and harder sessions. Their zip-free construction requires delicate pre-ride management, but they will rightly become a fixture of any pre-ride ritual. They can be worn over the Assos toe cover for additional thermal insulation. Please note that their zip-free construction requires them to be put on your ankle before you put on your shoe.
Features of the ASSOSOIRES Bootie Winter
- CORDURA: Aerodynamic and waterproof, this proprietary fabric has been deployed on the toe area to tackle weather headfirst.
- NEOS MEDIUM: Assos’ in-house developed tri-layer thermo soft-shell constructed with a bonded PU membrane. Water-repellent and form-fitting, this tech-savvy textile is waterproof to 10 m, wind-resistant, and highly breathable. Waterproof 10 MT. High breathability MVP 14.600 gr/m²/24h JIS L 1099 B-1:2006.
- Sens 2L: These overshoes have been constructed with a double-layer stripe of lightweight, super-stretch warp-knit in blue, the demarcation for winter. Engineered by Assos’ textile developers, Sens Tex is known for its low volume, freedom of movement, and second-skin-like sensation.
- Zip-free construction: Taking inspiration from the design and cut used on the prototype bootie worn to Gold in the Menâs Time Trial at the Rio Olympics, this is a design that has been stripped back for increased comfort and performance.
- Raw-cut edges: The raw-cut edges for the cleat, heel, and ankle edge eliminate seams to retain warmth and increase comfort.
