Neoprene Shoe Covers - alternatives?

[matticus]

However the Neoprene material is not very breathable. This is most noticeable where the neoprene fabric covers my ankles over bib-tight/socks combo. - the sock was noticeably damp after a short ride of 1.5 hours. Less of an issue in the main part of the shoe but this might not be the case on a longer ride.
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Is this the compromise you have put up with if using neoprene or is there an alternative fabric cover that breathes whilst keeping your feet warm and dry?

on the specific question of NEOPRENE:

Yes, that is what neoprene does. It ain't breathable! But it is a very warm thing to be covered in during heavy rain.

(You can try wool socks, but the best answer is to not go out in the rain, and only wear breathable fabrics! :P )

 

[GuyBoden]

The old cheap method was polythene bags between two pairs of socks.

The outer pair of socks got wet, but your feet stayed dry, if a bit smelly.

 

[vickster]

Thank you @vickster, I've looked before without success. Reassuringly expensive!

Maybe someone will have a little discount (Sigma do have discount voucher if sign up/spend a certain amount)

 

[vickster]

Fizik?

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White is a fantastic colour for winter boots…not

 

[cyberknight]

I use road overshoes too with mtb shoes and they do tend to wear out a bit, you can can mtb specific ones
https://www.tredz.co.uk/.Endura-MT5...MI7aLNs8PmggMV2QYGAB3q4QGmEAQYASABEgK0wPD_BwE

 

[ianrauk]

There is nothing better than winter boots if you can find some in your size.

100% in agreement with this.
As others have said. Winter Boots for the win.

 

[matticus]

White is a fantastic colour for winter boots…not

Perhaps they're like white cars - "much easier to keep clean"! (Actually, IME there is some truth in this ...)
I shold try some. Those Fiziks all look considerably nicer than my (very effective) Northwaves. If they're under £100 I'll get some ...

 

[vickster]

Perhaps they're like white cars - "much easier to keep clean"! (Actually, IME there is some truth in this ...)
I shold try some. Those Fiziks all look considerably nicer than my (very effective) Northwaves. If they're under £100 I'll get some ...

£250, fill yer white road boots
https://www.fizik.com/uk_en/shop/ge...bnTYwIoTb0uIjkqwT8q8nLO46TDI-lmlNliBAXSz1YhEI

 

[matticus]

£250, fill yer white road boots
https://www.fizik.com/uk_en/shop/ge...bnTYwIoTb0uIjkqwT8q8nLO46TDI-lmlNliBAXSz1YhEI

Oh, what a shame - only for 3-bolt riders

 

[vickster]

Oh, what a shame - only for 3-bolt riders

Proper cyclists you mean

 

[Big John]

Winter boots. One of the best bits of cycling kit I've ever bought. And when it gets seriously cold I still put an overshoe on. I get cold feet even in summer but these boots (had them now for years) make life bearable. Until I got the boots I used neoprene overshoes and they were good but nowhere near as good as boots. Not cheap (around £100 many years ago) but they last and they work, or at least mine have.

 

[AlanW]

Northwave GoreTex winter boots, transformed cold winter riding into an enjoyable experience.....well, sometimes.

 

[Venod]

I am not up on the situation with Planet X, but I do rate their overshoes and not expensive.

 

[cougie uk]

White is a fantastic colour for winter boots…not

Mine are fluo yellow boots. They wipe down and are great for visibility.

 

[cougie uk]

100% in agreement with this.
As others have said. Winter Boots for the win.

Even better if you buy them in spring when they're clearing out the winter stock.