Recommend Me Some Waterproof Overshoes

[cosmicbike]

I had a lovely ride out on Sunday, in the pouring rain. My winter boots (Shimano MW81's) are very good at keeping my feet warm, but judging by the amount of water I poured out of them at the end of the ride, they are not waterproof. My feet didn't get cold, so I'm not too bothered about that aspect, but th eboots have taken until today to dry out, a PITA when I want them for commuting duties.
Can anyone recommend a decent set of waterproof overshoes please? Need to work with MTB (SPD) cleats.
Ta.

 

[mjr]

Did you stuff the shoes with paper and change it when damp?

Overshoes can't be completely waterproof because of the holes needed for feet and cleats. If they were, water would enter at the ankle and eventually fill them anyway. They're much more use against wind and cold but you say you've no problems there.

Sealskinz and Shimano ones both seem pretty good to me.

 

[Rooster1]

Any recommendations for Waterproof road shoe overshoes as my GripGrab ones are toast.
Something that well keep the wet out for more than 30 seconds.

Cheers in advance

 

[AlanW]

Wiggles own brand DHB ones - HERE

 

[adscrim]

I took the plunge and invested in some winter boots (Specialized defroster) and won't be going back. Might be too warm for the summer months but a world apart from overshoes through the winter. I got mine for £100 so maybe three pairs of overshoes worth and as not worn all year, should last a good number of winters.

 

[Arjimlad]

BBB Hardwear BWS04 are on their third or fourth winter of commuting with me, thick neoprene and waterproof uppers, highly recommended.

 

[steveindenmark]

I took the plunge and invested in some winter boots (Specialized defroster) and won't be going back. Might be too warm for the summer months but a world apart from overshoes through the winter. I got mine for £100 so maybe three pairs of overshoes worth and as not worn all year, should last a good number of winters.

How are they for sizing?

 

[Racing roadkill]

I find all overshoes to be rubbish really.

I have these for SPD-SL pedals.

And these for SPD pedals.

https://www.evanscycles.com/specialized-defroster-road-boot-EV221221

And


https://www.evanscycles.com/specialized-defroster-trail-mtb-boot-EV285767

They are superb, and the wide toe box allows for thermal socks to be worn as well. They last very well too, I've had mine for a couple of years, and so far so good.

 

[Scoosh]

One of the common complaints about overshoes is how to keep the water from running into the inside of the overshoe from your legs - with or without waterproof trousers. I saw these in Decathlon t'other day, which seemed quite a sensible solution ...

I don't have any particular need for them at the moment but might be worth a look.

 

[adscrim]

How are they for sizing?

Pretty true to form. I wear a Nike UK9, Adidas UK9.5, Clarks UK8.5, Oliver Sweeny UK8.5, Fizik 43 and a Specialized 43 (although the 43 in the new s-works shoes was too small!).

 

[Blue Hills]

One of the main problems is the ** things getting wrecked on the bottom by walking only minimal distances on them - you usually have to walk a little bit, if only to your front door, before being able to easily remove them.

I'd be interested in any that are good for this.

These days I tend to buy ones that at laest use a material on the bottom that can be repaired with Duct Tape - I have no pride - don't care if they look scrappy as long as they work - only worn in murky weather.

I bought some rather nice ones from Aldi recently (£7.50 reduced from £15) and very similar I think to others costing way over £20. They work well, warm, keep the water off, good fit and good quality zip, but the material they use on the bottom makes them impossible to repair. They "holed" within days.

 

[kingrollo]

Planet X overshoes coupled with Wollie Bollie socks has always been excellent for me.

 

[Racing roadkill]

One of the main problems is the ** things getting wrecked on the bottom by walking only minimal distances on them - you usually have to walk a little bit, if only to your front door, before being able to easily remove them.

I'd be interested in any that are good for this.

These days I tend to buy ones that at laest use a material on the bottom that can be repaired with Duct Tape - I have no pride - don't care if they look scrappy as long as they work - only worn in murky weather.

I bought some rather nice ones from Aldi recently (£7.50 reduced from £15) and very similar I think to others costing way over £20. They work well, warm, keep the water off, good fit and good quality zip, but the material they use on the bottom makes them impossible to repair. They "holed" within days.

Job's a goodun.

 

[Blue Hills]

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Job's a goodun.

er, what's that/them?

Some sort of cleat cover?

 

[fossyant]

BBB Hardwear BWS04 are on their third or fourth winter of commuting with me, thick neoprene and waterproof uppers, highly recommended.

These - great overshoes.