Road Shoes - Rain

[Glasgow44]

Hi there

Can anyone recommend SPD-SL road shoes that don't take in water in the wet weather. My current shoes have mesh bits on the sides and the bottom which are not good in the rain - spray comes up from the road, even with overshoes on. Are there any shoes that are watertight?

Thanks in advance

J

 

[ianrauk]

In short. No.

No shoes are watertight.
You can get winter boots from the likes of Specialized, Northwave and Shimano which do not have mesh.
But you have a problem with holes. Holes where your feet go in to the shoes and holes where you attach cleats.

You can keep your (wet) feet warm, however you can't keep your feet dry.

 

[Easytigers]

I've never found the answer either I'm afraid...warm and wet here too!

 

[Bazzer]

You might also benefit, if not already fitted, from mudguards, with a front one with a mudflap on the bottom.

 

[WelshJon]

Tape up the vents.

Velotoze are good but a bit of a faff taking on and off

 

[vickster]

There are plenty of water resistant overshoes you could try but you’ll still get rain going in as said

Might be some ideas here
http://www.cyclingweekly.com/group-tests/winter-cycling-shoes-354681

The Gaerne Avia is less vented apparently

 

[Ajax Bay]

If keeping most of the rain/water out is important to you/your feet, 'winter boots' as @ianrauk has said. If the weather is bad I will wear neoprene overboots over them - for warmth as well as enhanced water resistance.
A combination of shoes and overboots is not bad, but most if not all road shoes have 'vent holes' in their soles. I tape these up in winter or fill the holes with sealant.
Oh, and mudguards (as @Bazzer has suggested).

 

[pjd57]

I don't use cleats , so there's no holes.
Specialized Cadet shoes aren't too bad in the rain , and I think are great for the money . ( around £25 on Amazon )

 

[Drago]

When it's time to replace my road shoes I take the old pair while there is still some life left in them, and rub clear silicone sealant into the mesh. Voila - the older shoes have a new lease of life as waterproof bad weather jobs.

 

[Tim Hall]

I don't use cleats , so there's no holes.
Specialized Cadet shoes aren't too bad in the rain , and I think are great for the money . ( around £25 on Amazon )

More accurately, there's no holes in the bottom of the shoe. There's a great big one in the top of each to allow the foot to go in. This also lets in the rain.

 

[Big Dave laaa]

Duct tape or Gorilla tape to cover the vents in the base, then a decent neoprene overshoe. Works for me anyway.

 

[snorri]

Can't you sacrifice a little performance for comfort in the rain and discard the clips?
I've never had a problem with wet feet thanks to waterproof trousers and welly boots.

 

[PaulSB]

Are there any shoes that are watertight?
J

No. Tape over the cleat holes from the inside. Over shoes. Waterproof socks I find especially good for being warm and wet - ALDI do good ones but there are loads around. Sometimes I put my feet in freezer bags and tie a knot round the top but only when wearing overshoes. If it’s wet enough the water eventually runs down the leg in to the shoe!!

Keeping water out is a continuous losing battle............as evidenced by my garage roof.

 

[Biff600]

 

[Levo-Lon]

Sealskin socks will keep you much dryer.tho sweat will make your feet damp.
The shoe will take in water as said.
But do try the socks as they do work well.
Down side is the price of them