Overshoes + Carrier Bags

[Deleted member 35268]

As a wearer of some Grip Grab overshoes, which seem to do the job of keeping the water out for at least some of my commute, I spotted a cyclist who was wearing overshoes, but had underneath an additional improvised layer of a Sainsbury's (left) and Tesco (right) underneath the overshoe.

I thought that was quite a neat solution - the heal and some of the cleat area had an extra layer.

Is this something anyone on the forums does?

Just wondering.

 

[Globalti]

Certainly not. My name is not Jeremy Corbyn.

 

[Joffey]

Your feet might get just as sweaty as if the rain was getting in if you were using carrier bags...

 

[Berk on a Bike]

Tesco is introducing a surcharge for carrier bags next month. Once again cyclists take a hit. Disgraceful, etc etc...

 

[tyred]

I find Iceland do better carrier bags than Tescos.

 

[PeteXXX]

I find Iceland do better carrier bags than Tescos.

Iceland bags!! My feet get cold enough without their help, thank you very much!!

 

[Fab Foodie]

I've used the small clear bags for frut/veg etc or freezer bags over my socks and inside my shoes as an emergency option to keep tootsies warm. It works pretty well in cold or rain but eventually the sock will transmit water down to your toes, but the extra insulation helps keep warm. 2 freezer bags weigh nothing and are worthwhile carrying in your kit.

 

[iggibizzle]

Yep the small freezer bags / sandwich bags are better

 

[cyberknight]

I've used the small clear bags for frut/veg etc or freezer bags over my socks and inside my shoes as an emergency option to keep tootsies warm. It works pretty well in cold or rain but eventually the sock will transmit water down to your toes, but the extra insulation helps keep warm. 2 freezer bags weigh nothing and are worthwhile carrying in your kit.

+1
I carry 3 in my commuter bag , third one will go under the helmet in a downpour , a bit of a sweaty head or a drenched head..

 

[fossyant]

I used to but my BBB Hardwear aquashield are pretty much waterproof

 

[cyberknight]

I do have some aldi commuter overshoes which are made of a anorak like material, not fashionable but they do fold down smaller than full overshoes and are as good as any more expensive ones i have tried, ok for bunging in the panniers .