Overshoe advice

[amaferanga]

Try a pair of Northwave goretex winter boots instead. Farenheit for road, Celcius for MB style cleats. Far better than overshoes.

Not IME. Far heavier and restrictive to wear compared to good shoes.

 

[martint235]

Have you though about those Northwave or Shimano goretex winter boots?

I have thought about boots but the cost seems prohibitive for how much I'd use them. Yeah, yeah I know, it depends how much I value dry feet!!

 

[potsy]

I managed to pick up a pair for about £90 (in the summer). Wore then for the 1st time last week and pretty much worn them every day since. Possibly one of the best things I have bought for cycling.

I've worn mine practically all year!!

Martin, take note

 

[400bhp]

Not IME. Far heavier and restrictive to wear compared to good shoes.

hmm-not my experience so far. They are not that heavy as well.

 

[User482]

I say no more:-

http://www.cyclechat.net/threads/bbb-hardwear-aqua-shield-overshoes.42567/

Interesting. The design is virtually identical to my Endura overshoes, which are as waterproof as a damp sponge. I guess they use better materials.

 

[fossyant]

Interesting. The design is virtually identical to my Endura overshoes, which are as waterproof as a damp sponge. I guess they use better materials.

It has a PU outer, so the water runs off. black'n'yellow has them as well. If it's absolutely hissing it down, I use overtrousers that stop the rain entering from the top of the overshoe.

 

[black'n'yellow]

I really don't understand this bizarre obsession that some seem to have with 'waterproofing'. You WILL get wet if you ride in the rain - either via water getting in, or through condensation caused by having your feet and other body parts encased in non-breathable material. The important thing is not to get cold.

 

[fossyant]

I really don't understand this bizarre obsession that everyone seems to have with 'waterproofing'. You WILL get wet if you ride in the rain - either via water getting in, or through condensation caused by having your feet and other body parts encased in non-breathable material. The important thing is not to get cold.

My priority is not sodden shoes on the commute - damp, yep, but as soon as you get them wet regularly (like the last 2 weeks) then your shoes are going to stink.

 

[User482]

I really don't understand this bizarre obsession that some seem to have with 'waterproofing'. You WILL get wet if you ride in the rain - either via water getting in, or through condensation caused by having your feet and other body parts encased in non-breathable material. The important thing is not to get cold.

My feet always get cold when they're wet.

 

[black'n'yellow]

My priority is not sodden shoes on the commute - damp, yep, but as soon as you get them wet regularly (like the last 2 weeks) then your shoes are going to stink.

agreed - but there is no magic solution unfortunately...

 

[black'n'yellow]

My feet always get cold when they're wet.

in which case you probably don't have the right combination of shoes/overshoes/socks

 

[GrumpyGregry]

current pair, obtained as part of an On-One bundle, look like they are on schedule to last about a month.... they work well though.

my altura nightvision ones are going strong, I retaped the seams with duck tape, but aren't anywhere near as cosy.

EDIT a mate has an old MT500 endura pair on which he has glued soles, with appropriate cut outs so he can walk in them. Another mate says the Rose ones are very good.

 

[User482]

in which case you probably don't have the right combination of shoes/overshoes/socks

You're right. If my overshoes were better designed, my feet would get less wet, and they would be less cold.

 

[karl61]

just man up , get wet and ride!!

 

[User482]

just man up , get wet and ride!!

Martin and I are cycling from London to Whitstable starting at midnight tonight. How about you?