Tights, Gloves and Overshoes

[aJohnson]

Saved up enough money for some decent winter gear now, now I'm just wondering if anyone has any recommendations on tights, gloves and overshoes.

The tights I were originally looking at were:
http://www.wiggle.co.uk/p/cycle/7/dhb_Merston_Padded_Bib_Tights_2010/5360045075/

And the gloves:
http://www.wiggle.co.uk/p/cycle/7/Pearl_Izumi_PRO_Lobster_Wind_Winter_Cycling_Gloves/5360046229/

Thanks.

 

[Rohloff_Brompton_Rider]

i can recommend the untrendy(?) carradice duckwax over shoes, waterproof, windproof and bombproof. only about £12 i think. will outlast any neoprene ones. just a bit ugly.

 

[gaz]

The Endura Road Overshoe is the best i have used.
http://www.evanscycles.com/products/endura/road-overshoes-ec011695

 

[PpPete]

Just bought the OH some of these for Christmas.
Tried some in the shop, and felt they would be too warm for me, but she gets colder hands.
I use the SealSkinz windproof (quite thin & not bike-specific) find them very good.

 

[adscrim]

The Endura Road Overshoe is the best i have used.
http://www.evanscycles.com/products/endura/road-overshoes-ec011695

+1 on these, excellent bit of kit (although look a bit like gimp boots)

£17.99 in chainreaction vs £22.99 in Evans

 

[jimboalee]

http://www.spacycles.co.uk/products.php?plid=m2b0s57p1234

Cold weather leggings. You won't find better than these.

Gloves. I have posted a link to a cryo PPE suppliers on other threads.

Overshoes. I don't use them so I have no recommendation.

 

[aJohnson]

Thanks for the suggestions, I already have some overshoes for the wet, but I'm planning on getting some for the really cold days, like a cover sock... any suggestions on them?

 

[aJohnson]

... bump

 

[aJohnson]

Another thing, I have skinny legs so I don't want to order some overshoes that'll leave a gap.

 

[addictfreak]

+2 for Endura overshoes.

Those Dhb tights are stop on too, have had mine over a year. Great price too

 

[AlanW]

Another vote for the Endura overshoes, however I have also just bought a pair of the Assos winter overseas. Chuffing expensive, but I swear that they are a lot warmer than the Endura ones.

Or maybe I am trying to convince myself that......

 

[Noodley]

Another vote for the Endura overshoes, however I have also just bought a pair of the Assos winter overseas. Chuffing expensive, but I swear that they are a lot warmer than the Endura ones.

Or maybe I am trying to convince myself that......

I went back to Endura overshoes after buying Assos ones - Assos were not as good IMO. But I now wear the Endura and the Assos over them if it's really cold.

The zip tags on the Assos broke off after wearing them twice and the material on the soles cut up badly as well. Not worth the money.

 

[briank]

I also have settled on the Endura ones after trying all sorts over the years - most recently the super-duper Assos. The Assos don't claim to be waterproof and, personally, I don't find the Assos any warmer. The Endura are also less than half the price so if you're stepping into this market (sorry) these are definitely the ones I'd go for.
But tomorrow I'll definitely be trying Noodley's advice - as well as Ground Effect merino socks I shall be wearing TWO pairs of overshoes. Genius!