Overshoe etiquette

[Dangermouse]

Now the warmer weather is slowly getting here, I am now riding in shorts again but my feet are still a little cold, is it ok to keep the overshoes on or is that a big no

 

[smokeysmoo]

Do whatever makes you happy/comfortable, and if anyone says otherwise throw your water bottles at them, (when they're full and preferably frozen)

 

[ScotiaLass]

I can't stand having cold feet....I'd say the same as above, do what makes you feel comfortable and to heck with what others think!

 

[Accy cyclist]

You are allowed to wear overshoes in spring/summer but they have to be white ones!http://www.amazon.co.uk/Endura-FS260-Waterproof-Cycling-Overshoes/dp/B007YGZBFM

 

[youngoldbloke]

You need a selection of overshoes to suit the weather, I also have oversocks to wear on those cold frosty spring mornings on days you know will turn out warm later.

 

[stephec]

As Status Quo say, "whatever you want."

 

[mr_cellophane]

I find two pairs of socks are better.

 

[Dangermouse]

I am looking at the socks Lidl are selling on Monday, they look nice and warm, and will match my new Trek factory gear...........and only 3 quid, soooooooooo may just pop the overshoes in a drawer on Monday, but tomorrow they will be out

 

[Dangermouse]

I find two pairs of socks are better.

My shoes are very, no VERY snug I doubt I could get two pairs of socks on and wear them

 

[phil_hg_uk]

My shoes are very, no VERY snug I doubt I could get two pairs of socks on and wear them

Maybe they are too snug. My feet get very very cold unless they have room to move around, I find keeping my shoes slightly loose keeps my feet warmer.

 

[jayonabike]

Castelli toe thingys are the answer.

 

[Dangermouse]

Castelli toe thingys are the answer.

Elaborate more please

 

[Dangermouse]

Maybe they are too snug. My feet get very very cold unless they have room to move around, I find keeping my shoes slightly loose keeps my feet warmer.

They do have room to move, but not lots, I think they are too well ventilated, big vent on the front and one all along the heel from the mid section, nothing if you ride in the summer, they are so nice to wear but a cold day and all you want is home in front of a radiator

 

[phil_hg_uk]

They do have room to move, but not lots, I think they are too well ventilated, big vent on the front and one all along the heel from the mid section, nothing if you ride in the summer, they are so nice to wear but a cold day and all you want is home in front of a radiator

My feet are always the thing that determines how long I can stay out its weird, my hands are fine in the middle of winter in some specialized deflects which are not very thick gloves but once my feet get cold im done.

In nice weather I wear specialized mtb shoes and if it is raining but warm I may put some overshoes on as well.

but for winter/cold days I got some of these after @potsy recommended them they are quite warm and waterproof

 

[jayonabike]

Elaborate more please

These are Castelli toe thingys. They slip over your shoes and keep your feet warm. I had them on today over my summer shoes and my feet were lovely and warm.