Shoe covers/overshoes

John37

With the rain and cold air this morning. The feet were feeling a bit nippy on the Saturday spin. Just looking for reliable and affordable overshoes. Has anyone a suggestion as to where to get some online or in store here in Dublin?

rp

John37 wrote: »

With the rain and cold air this morning. The feet were feeling a bit nippy on the Saturday spin. Just looking for reliable and affordable overshoes. Has anyone a suggestion as to where to get some online or in store here in Dublin?

I picked up some BBB ones from my LBS (BikeWorx, Celbridge), and they've been great. Take your shoes in with you and try them, to be sure that you can easily pull them on over the shoes (DAMHIHIJKOK?)

Captain Havoc

I wear sealskinz, which are toastie.

bcmf

I swear for next winter I am gonna get a pair of neoprene surfer boot sock things to wear instead of socks.
I picked up a pair of neoprene gloves a few weeks back and the best few quid I have spent.

ROK ON

The Rapha overshoes are very expensive (http://www.rapha.cc/overshoes/).

Despite that I highly recommend them. They are hard wearing and long lasting, made from neoprene. I have used them commuting and on long spins in very very cold weather. Feet stay warm.

I have bought cheaper overshoes and they have not lasted as long, nor have the worked as well.

John37

I think I might get one of the BBB shoes, but as you can see from whats available on chainreactions.com there are so many available. I dont know which one I should go for


http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Categories.aspx?CategoryID=448

Wishbone Ash

ROK ON wrote: »

The Rapha overshoes are very expensive (http://www.rapha.cc/overshoes/).

Despite that I highly recommend them. They are hard wearing and long lasting, made from neoprene. I have used them commuting and on long spins in very very cold weather. Feet stay warm.

I have bought cheaper overshoes and they have not lasted as long, nor have the worked as well.

What are the Rapha ones like in very heavy rain/flooding when continually getting splashed from passing traffic?

John37 wrote: »

I think I might get one of the BBB shoes, but as you can see from whats available on chainreactions.com there are so many available. I dont know which one I should go for


http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Categories.aspx?CategoryID=448

I have the BBB Heavy Duty ones. They're fine most of the time but as in my query above, they let in the water in very wet conditions.

Has anyone used thin oversocks combined with overshoes?

rp

John37 wrote: »

I dont know which one I should go for
http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Categories.aspx?CategoryID=448

Mine don't seem to be listed on there, they are the Ultrawear, and are quite heavy neoprene. Execellent waterproofing, and warm to boot

John37

Just a question lads before I go ordering. If i take a size 44 in shoes should I go one size higher in the overshoes to ensure they cover the shoes completely?

Wishbone Ash

John37 wrote: »

Just a question lads before I go ordering. If i take a size 44 in shoes should I go one size higher in the overshoes to ensure they cover the shoes completely?

I think you're supposed to get the same size as your shoe. They usually cover 2 or 3 sizes anyway. There's plenty of give in them - I rather have them tight than loose.

rp

John37 wrote: »

Just a question lads before I go ordering. If i take a size 44 in shoes should I go one size higher in the overshoes to ensure they cover the shoes completely?

thats why I said about taking a shoe in: I needed to get size 45/46 to fit over a size 43 MTB shoe. I guess it depends how bulky the shoe is.

the world wonders

Don't buy these: Craft Neoprene Bike Bootie Overshoes, my 4-month-old pair are coming apart at the seams.

ponner

I have the BBB Heavy Duty ones myself. I too am a 44 in a shoe and the large fit over them perfectly.Got them in Wheelworx for 22 euro

Pablo Rubio

I have the BBB heavy duty and find them great for the cold and the open sole system is great for mtb shoes which I use for commuting. I have also theShimano Pro Tarmac NPU overshoes which I reckon are the best allrounders (for cold and wet)I have used
http://www.bikeradar.com/gallery/article/pro-tarmac-npu-overshoes-review-29088?img