Overshoes

[Jezston]

I have decided I need to get some overshoes after getting very cold wet feet on my way home last night - and it wasn't even raining - it was just cold and I hit a couple of puddles, and I don't have any mudguards!

Now there appear to be two main types of overshoes from what I've seen in my local evans:

1. Techy fabric looking things
2. Rubbery looking things.

I guess 2 are more waterproof and warmer than 1, but potentially a great deal less breathable?

How serious a material do I need to keep the water out of my shoes and a little more warmth kept in?

 

[barongreenback]

I have these that are kind of rubbery on the outside and fleecy on the inside:

http://www.wiggle.co.uk/pro-endure-h20-multi-fit-overshoes/

Pricey as they seem to be the only brand that do my size but they've kept my feet warm and dry in rain (although not tried them in torrential conditions). They do a road shoe specific one too.

 

[gaz]

I have rubbery looking ones from endura, and they are awesome. The breathability isn't amazing but when it's freezing cold that is fine, as it keeps your feet warm.
I also have a pair of gore ones which are just thin material which help keep the wind off my toes.

I would recommend the endura ones if you want to keep your feet dry. BUT you really need some mudguards if you want to keep dry feet.

 

[Moodyman]

I agree with Gaz on the mudguards.

Feet get cold not just from the rain but also the cold air current pushed back by the front wheel.

Last winter, with no mudguards, my toes were numb. This year, with full guards, I'm finding that they only get cold on the coldest days. No numbness.

Plus they're dry in the wet weather

 

[Mista Preston]

I have these that are kind of rubbery on the outside and fleecy on the inside:

http://www.wiggle.co...-fit-overshoes/

Pricey as they seem to be the only brand that do my size but they've kept my feet warm and dry in rain (although not tried them in torrential conditions). They do a road shoe specific one too.

how much thinner are these compared to the rubber Endura ones?

 

[Hacienda71]

I have neoprene ones which is wetsuit material do me fine. Although with road shoes and cleats you might want to think about tape on an vents on the bottom of the shoe.

 

[edwardd67]

Just bought a pair of overshoes from E-bay £15.95
Neoprene BBB heavy duty.
Will try them tomorrow and post a rating on them ?
They look and feel good and the quality appears good.

 

[psmiffy]

Anyone use these - Lussos Neoprene Overshoe

I am looking for somethhing to go over my Northwave Mission - chunky Vibram Sole

 

[Jezston]

Thanks all!


I just went into town and bought a pair of these:
Endura Luminite Overshoe

And a pair of these:
SKS Commuter Mudguards
(thanks to g00se for recommending these for the Dew aaaages ago and me finally getting round to getting them! Now to work out how to fit them...)

 

[Jezston]

OH MY GOD I FINALLY GOT THE MUDGUARDS ON OH GOD I DIDN'T THINK I WAS GOING TO MAKE IT.

I need to lie down now.

 

[potsy]

OH MY GOD I FINALLY GOT THE MUDGUARDS ON OH GOD I DIDN'T THINK I WAS GOING TO MAKE IT.

I need to lie down now.

2 1/2 hours not bad Jez

we need proof though.

 

[New Horizon]

OH MY GOD I FINALLY GOT THE MUDGUARDS ON OH GOD I DIDN'T THINK I WAS GOING TO MAKE IT.

I need to lie down now.

Wait until you try getting the overshoes on ... (I have the same ones)

 

[Jezston]

I got the overshoes on fine. It's just removing all the crap the still-exposed velcro picks up thats the problem!

 

[Cletus Van Damme]

Just bought a pair of overshoes from E-bay £15.95
Neoprene BBB heavy duty.
Will try them tomorrow and post a rating on them ?
They look and feel good and the quality appears good.

I also have those ones I am really impressed with the quality. Like you I have not had them very long, but I have used them in this current cold weather and I am impressed. My feet used to be like blocks of ice but these are great. I have yet to test them in the wet though. So far they seem great for the cash and a great fit.

 

[sleekitcollie]

I have rubbery looking ones from endura, and they are awesome. The breathability isn't amazing but when it's freezing cold that is fine, as it keeps your feet warm.
I also have a pair of gore ones which are just thin material which help keep the wind off my toes.

I would recommend the endura ones if you want to keep your feet dry. BUT you really need some mudguards if you want to keep dry feet.

thats interesting Gaz , i,ve just ordered a pair of endura ones , then read a few bad reviews of them , hopefully when they come they will be great .
can i ask , do they stop the water running down ur legs into the shoe