Overshoes....

[robbo891]

I'm thinking about purchasing some overshoes! However no idea what these things are like so I want or need some recommendations.

I am thinking more along the summer type and pull on stuff, no zips or Velcro. There's a Lycra type or sock type so what's best?

It also has to look good! Vain I know haha

 

[Joffey]

I'm trying my Castelli Toe Thingys tonight, I think these could be the answer for summer shoe coverage. Cheaper DHB options are available.

 

[Rob3rt]

None, it's summer, enjoy not having to wear them while you can!

 

[ColinJ]

None, it's summer, enjoy not having to wear them while you can!

I went out the other evening in full winter kit and was so chilled on the tops that I thought I had forgotten to put my long-sleeved jersey on over my long-sleeved base layer, under my windtop!

Ironically, I had stopped using my overshoes a couple of rides ago and my feet got cold too ...

 

[Jimmy Doug]

Why do.you need ovwrshoes in summer?

None, it's summer, enjoy not having to wear them while you can!

I totally agree. I hate having to battle with overshoes before a ride. Much prefer wet feet on a summer day.

 

[Joffey]

My feet are still freezing when doing 20+miles - needs to be 20 degrees before they come off!!

 

[MisterStan]

I often use these in the morning if it's cold enough (I do suffer from cold feet)

http://www.wiggle.co.uk/defeet-slipstream-overshoes/ you put them on over your shoes, they keep your feet warm and also your shoes clean. You need to cut your own cleat holes, the material is pretty good and doesn't fray when you do this.

 

[ColinJ]

Why do.you need ovwrshoes in summer?

It isn't summer yet, and half the time the UK summer isn't like summer anyway!

It was 8 degrees C here the other evening and a chilly wind was blowing at 25 kph with gusts to over 40 kph. I climb up to over 400 metres on many of my rides and the windchill on rides like that is not nice to hands and feet.

Age is probably a factor too. I don't remember suffering from cold extremities when I was a young man but I certainly do now, especially since losing a lot of weight. (I lose body heat a lot quicker without 5 stone of blubber to keep me warm.)

So, where did I put those overshoes ...!

 

[Jimmy Doug]

It was 8 degrees C here the other evening and a chilly wind was blowing at 25 kph with gusts to over 40 kph.

That's like autumn here. You'll be telling me there's snow next ... oh, actually there was very recently, wasn't there?

 

[clid61]

put them on, you can always take them off , still wearing my bbb hardwear

 

[ColinJ]

That's like autumn here. You'll be telling me there's snow next ... oh, actually there was very recently, wasn't there?

Well, we have had hail at least twice in the past week, if that will do?

 

[robbo891]

Are they are a nightmare to get on? Cutting your own holes sounds risky mind!

 

[MisterStan]

No, I used a pair of scissors, you basically cut along a line which they mark, you cut it short and then lengthen it to fit the cleats. They are simple to put on.

 

[screenman]

The Aldi one's are my favourites, despite owning other makes. I buy a couple of pairs each time they have them in stock and will last 6 months of hard wearing, walking down 80 yards of gravel driveway before each ride is what does them in.

 

[busman]

I have a pair of Penn overshoes and they cost a fraction of the price of Sealskinz. They keep my feet toasties warm in the winter and are waterproof. Will definitely by another pair when the need arises