Overshoes

cunnins4

Need to replace my overshoes but crc don't have my size in these (got 3 years out of them):

http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=9275


Was gonna get these instead:
http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=26695

Anyone know if they're any use?

MadHatter

I have the second pair. Got them recently so haven't used them too much. They work okay - keep rain out and have reasonable thermal qualities but not overly warm.

However, they are a tight enough fit, medium (40-42) just barely goes on my size 42 shimanos. Washed them once and the black finish looks a little shabby now. But biggest gripe is the velcro closure, takes forever to get them closed (maybe cos I'm at the upper end of size) and always seems to be gaps/folds only the velcro. Plus the velcro sticks to everything! Will be going for a zip closure next time.

Lumen

It's neoprene season. I have the first ones you linked to.

Thin stretchy ones just aren't warm enough, in my experience (which doesn't include that second set you linked to).

Top tip for neoprene: if you're going to use super-sticky duct tape to create a waterproof seal with your tights/legs, don't rip it off quickly at the end of a ride. The neoprene will come along too.

cunnins4

Thanks. I'll try finding the first ones somewhere else so. They are a quality set I have to admit. I bought them in L thinking I'd be okay but they're just too tight on my clown feet.

The zip on my original pair broke-could I just get a new zip fitted? could be a quick (and cheap) fix!

ednwireland

i got these
http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=22690

BUT i paid £12 for them and now they are £28

(1) Pro Overshoes Endure H2O Overshoes 2008 Black Large (40-42)
£12.00



the 42's just fit over my 43 shoes (its tight but for the price i thought i'd risk it

find them very good though

Raam

cunnins4 wrote: »

The zip on my original pair broke-could I just get a new zip fitted? could be a quick (and cheap) fix!

Same with mine. Exact same pair. Never bothered fixing em.

MadHatter

CycleSurgery in Dundrum town centre stock Endura if you are anywhere close, they had both versions in stock last time I was out. Expect to pay a little more - think the velcro overshoe was circa €30 there.

Raam

Lumen wrote: »

It's neoprene season. I have the first ones you linked to.

Thin stretchy ones just aren't warm enough, in my experience (which doesn't include that second set you linked to).

Top tip for neoprene: if you're going to use super-sticky duct tape to create a waterproof seal with your tights/legs, don't rip it off quickly at the end of a ride. The neoprene will come along too.

Other top tip: if your tights don't have heel straps, tuck the overshoe under the legs of your tights. It helps avoid the drainpipe problem a bit more.

Ryaner

I've the first pair and I'd love to know how you got 3 seasons out of them. The bottoms on mine have developed quite a few holes over the last year. Little bit of thread fixed them up again. They also fit much nicer over the new Sidi shoes.

They do keep the water out too and are very warm. If only all cycling gear was as easy to clean

blorg

I am interested in this topic. I generally go though at least two sets per season.

MadHatter

I went through my first pair of overshoes in a couple of months, bottom of them got destroyed from putting my foot down when stopped at lights. I switched to using two pairs of socks - a pair of these windproof socks worn over standard cycling socks when it's not too chilly, or heavier winter socks when it gets really cold.

I find this combination covers me for all but the very coldest days. Overshoes are reserved for wet days only now so they last a bit longer. The windproof socks will last for years.

Raam

MadHatter wrote: »

windproof socks

hmm, they might be a good idea. Are they thick or thin?

Lumen

MadHatter wrote: »

I went through my first pair of overshoes in a couple of months, bottom of them got destroyed from putting my foot down when stopped at lights.

That doesn't sound right.

For the last few weeks I've been using Endura Road Overshoes with MTB shoes. This is a bad idea, as I have to stretch (hard) the holes in the base to clear the cleats and tread. They're holding up OK, but I should probably just buy some Endura MT500 MTB Overshoes. Anyone used these? I assume the holes are bigger or differently positioned.

MadHatter

Raam wrote: »

hmm, they might be a good idea. Are they thick or thin?

Pretty thin. No thicker than winter socks really. The windproofing gives the material an unusual feel, not sure I'd like to wear them next to my skin, but they are fine over a very thin summer sock.

72hundred

cunnins4 wrote: »

Was gonna get these instead:
http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=26695

Anyone know if they're any use?

Bought them 2 weeks ago. They're not waterproof!

lukester

Speaking of not being waterproof, WindTex is not waterproof. At all.

Those cheeky Italians. Mind you, it's probably waterproof in Sicilia.

blorg

I ordered these Adidas ones. Not a lot of information, I guess I will find out when I get them. I am hoping that ClimaProof=Waterproof. Got some Adidas tights for next to nothing and they are very good. The stuff is all made by Mavic.

blorg

lukester wrote: »

Those cheeky Italians. Mind you, it's probably waterproof in Sicilia.

I was in Sicily cycling recently, I can assure you when it rains it doesn't muck about, serious business.

lukester

blorg wrote: »

Got some Adidas tights for next to nothing and they are very good. The stuff is all made by Mavic.

I thought it was rückwärts, i.e. Adidas made the Mavic stuff?

blorg wrote: »

I was in Sicily cycling recently, I can assure you when it rains it doesn't muck about, serious business.

Ah, but how often does it rain?

Lumen

lukester wrote: »

Ah, but how often does it rain?

On average there are 91 days per year with more than 0.1 mm (0.004 in) of rainfall (precipitation).

lukester

Lumen wrote: »

On average there are 91 days per year with more than 0.1 mm (0.004 in) of rainfall (precipitation).

Call that rain? Porco dio.

blorg

lukester wrote: »

I thought it was rückwärts, i.e. Adidas made the Mavic stuff?

No, Mavic made all the cycling stuff sold under the Adidas brand. They used to be part of the same company (Mavic's parent Salomon were owned by Adidas.) They discontinued a few years after Adidas sold Salomon and now sell it under "Mavic." (This is why a lot of Adidas stock is on sale at the moment.)

crashoveroid

blorg wrote: »

I ordered these Adidas ones. Not a lot of information, I guess I will find out when I get them. I am hoping that ClimaProof=Waterproof. Got some Adidas tights for next to nothing and they are very good. The stuff is all made by Mavic.

I have used these for three seasons and there still going strong

lukester

blorg wrote: »

No, Mavic made all the cycling stuff sold under the Adidas brand. They used to be part of the same company (Mavic's parent Salomon were owned by Adidas.) They discontinued a few years after Adidas sold Salomon and now sell it under "Mavic."

Ah, I was the one who had it backwards.

I prefer the look of the Mavic branded stuff.

Raam

lukester wrote: »

Ah, I was the one who had it backwards.

I prefer the look of the Mavic branded stuff.

Me too. Way too expensive though.

lukester

Raam wrote: »

Me too. Way too expensive though.

True that. Considered getting Mavic shoes recently, but they were on a par pricewise with Sidi, so went that route instead.

blorg

crashoveroid wrote: »

I have used these for three seasons and there still going strong

Cool, are they waterproof? What sort of material?

blorg

lukester wrote: »

True that. Considered getting Mavic shoes recently, but they were on a par pricewise with Sidi, so went that route instead.

They have a very different fit from Sidi in my experience- Mavic are very narrow by comparison and were cramped at the toe. Not sure if your feet fit Sidi well that they would also fit Mavic (mine wouldn't anyway.)

Raam

I really want a pair of Mavic shoes.

lukester

blorg wrote: »

They have a very different fit from Sidi in my experience- Mavic are very narrow by comparison and were cramped at the toe. Not sure if your feet fit Sidi well that they would also fit Mavic (mine wouldn't anyway.)

I was expecting Sidi to be narrow, as Specialized shoes fit me well, and Lumen had issues with his Sidis, but they fit me perfectly. Probably rules out Mavic, as I couldn't go any narrower. Actually, I recall that Adidas running shoes were always too narrow for me.

rebel.ranter

blorg wrote: »

I ordered these Adidas ones. Not a lot of information, I guess I will find out when I get them. I am hoping that ClimaProof=Waterproof. Got some Adidas tights for next to nothing and they are very good. The stuff is all made by Mavic.

If you get a chance will you update your experience with these I was about to click the order button on these!
Thanks RR

Good to know that about the Mavic connection with the Adidias gear, I bought a good few Adidas items over the summer/autumn, I thought it was quite good for a non-cycling specialist company, cheap too. It makes sense now that there is a cycling connection. I was looking everwhere for the climacool jerseys (had one, should have bought more), I even checked the Adidias store in Paris while on holiday, so Adidas must have pulled out of the cycling clothing business?

crashoveroid

blorg wrote: »

Cool, are they waterproof? What sort of material?

Like all overshoes noting is 100% waterproof water gets in by going down your leg other then that i cant say a bad thing about them they are material

blorg

@RR- I will let you know when I get them. Yes, Adidas don't do cycling clothing any more since Mavic started selling under their own name. AFAIK after the sale Mavic were using the Adidas name under license rather than manufacturing for Adidas; they decided using their own brand made more sense for cycling stuff as it had a higher perceived value in the cycling world.

blorg

OK, I got the Adidas overshoes. Haven't had an opportunity to test them in heavy rain yet but I did 30km this morning over the mountains. They seem very well made and are quite toasty in a good way. Sort of furry "roubaix"-type material on the inside. Few splashes through puddles and I certainly didn't notice anything.

They are sold as a "Rain Bootie" on the packaging so I imagine they are suitable.

They are a better fit on my road shoes (Sidi with Time RXS) compared to my commuting (Specialized SPD) ones. The design is that the whole thing has a sole, with a cutout for the cleat, there is no heel cutout for example. They look very well made and I suspect they will last longer than my BBB ones which used to often fail at either the toe or the zipper.

Bottom line bargain at that discount on CRC if you plan to use with road shoes.

alfalad

blorg wrote: »

OK, I got the Adidas overshoes. Haven't had an opportunity to test them in heavy rain yet but I did 30km this morning over the mountains. They seem very well made and are quite toasty in a good way. Sort of furry "roubaix"-type material on the inside. Few splashes through puddles and I certainly didn't notice anything.

They are sold as a "Rain Bootie" on the packaging so I imagine they are suitable.

They are a better fit on my road shoes (Sidi with Time RXS) compared to my commuting (Specialized SPD) ones. The design is that the whole thing has a sole, with a cutout for the cleat, there is no heel cutout for example. They look very well made and I suspect they will last longer than my BBB ones which used to often fail at either the toe or the zipper.

Bottom line bargain at that discount on CRC if you plan to use with road shoes.

If only they made them a size bigger!

blorg

alfalad wrote: »

If only they made them a size bigger!

Jaysus what size are your feet? They are loose on my 45 Sidis if that is any help, you would definitely get one or two sizes bigger into them.

abcdggs

What's the point of these overshoes?

is it just to keep your shoes clean? and if so why white? if the answer to all the above is "euro rules" i apologise.
thanks

Home:Ballyhoura

abcdggs wrote: »

What's the point of these overshoes?

is it just to keep your shoes clean? and if so why white? if the answer to all the above is "euro rules" i apologise.
thanks

Your are actually right! It's just to look good and supposedly keep you nice white shoes underneath clean! I actually have them myself

abcdggs

Home:Ballyhoura wrote: »

Your are actually right! It's just to look good and supposedly keep you nice white shoes underneath clean! I actually have them myself

ah very good, must say they do look great. i feel another cycling spend coming on

blorg

They are called "Belgian Booties" and are completely Euro. Their utter impracticality merely enforces their Euroness.

Ryaner

blorg wrote: »

OK, I got the Adidas overshoes. Haven't had an opportunity to test them in heavy rain yet but I did 30km this morning over the mountains. They seem very well made and are quite toasty in a good way. Sort of furry "roubaix"-type material on the inside. Few splashes through puddles and I certainly didn't notice anything.

They are sold as a "Rain Bootie" on the packaging so I imagine they are suitable.

They are a better fit on my road shoes (Sidi with Time RXS) compared to my commuting (Specialized SPD) ones. The design is that the whole thing has a sole, with a cutout for the cleat, there is no heel cutout for example. They look very well made and I suspect they will last longer than my BBB ones which used to often fail at either the toe or the zipper.

Bottom line bargain at that discount on CRC if you plan to use with road shoes.

The shoes make a HUGE difference to the warmth. Changed from DHB shoes to Sidi shoes during the week and I've noticed the chill in my feet when I never used to before. Tomorrow being 2C, I think its thermal socks time too!

kavanagh_h

Hi Please help....!

I need to buy my brother overshoes for his birthday. He takes size 8 and I am looking for something that is not too dear and will be easy to fit. Can someone recommend any types please? They are for a shimano shoes (racer).

Thanks, H.

niceonetom

these ones are quite good.

kavanagh_h

niceonetom wrote: »

these ones are quite good.

Niceonetom - thanks!!

It made my decision but unfortunately when I went to buy them they are sold out!


What about any of these ones in cyclesuperstore?

http://www.cyclesuperstore.ie/shop/pc/showsearchresults.asp?priceFrom=0&priceUntil=999999999&idCategory=0&order=3&quicksearch=1&keyword=overshoes

H.

Home:Ballyhoura

You can get some BBB ones in most bikes shops which are actually pretty good for the price if you are stuck for time delivery wise. Is it a winter overshoe you are after? I have some PRO ones at the moment and I have to say they are my favorite piece of kit I own! Best of luck

kavanagh_h

Home:Ballyhoura wrote: »

Is it a winter overshoe you are after?

Thanks...

Just to stop the rain really. He is pretty much a fair weather cyclist so don't see him going out if its that cold and wet. - somthing that will do in the summer too.

Home:Ballyhoura

I had these previously (still have them actually and use them on the MTB or when it isn't cold but still wet)....around €20 or so and do the job well! Local bike shops usually stock BBB stuff, but any of the ones you linked to in CSS seem grand except for the lycra ones which are for TT's or the sock type which are basically just for show and have no real functional purpose besides looking good while "protecting" your shoes! Have fun, nice present!

Raam

The sock ones aren't the best in the rain, but I use them a lot on cold dry days with wool socks. Work a treat.

kavanagh_h

Home:Ballyhoura wrote: »

Have fun, nice present!

awhh thanks a mill for your help. H.;)

kavanagh_h

Ok I went with these in the end
http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/M...?ModelID=22690

Thanks to ednwireland

I'll let you know what he thinks of them.

blorg

kavanagh_h wrote: »

Ok I went with these in the end
http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/M...?ModelID=22690

Thanks to ednwireland

I'll let you know what he thinks of them.

If you just did this now and can cancel the CRC order PBK have them reduced at the moment.