Winter over shoes

[Dr Murdoch]

I can't justify spending £160 on Winter shoes.

So I was looking at overshoes, are these any good?

http://www.wiggle.co.uk/gripgrab-arctic-overshoes/...

[idiotgap]

I have these http://www.planetx.co.uk/i/q/CLPXOSH/planet-x-neop...
They cost £11 at the moment.

Well worth a try I'd say. I wear them over my summer shoes when it's chilly and they have kept me warm all year round. I wore them over my trainers this morning as I was on flat peddles and it was properly cold... they worked well.

Forgot to add - I've had mine for about 2 years and they are still going strong. I haven't worn them every day, but do get out a fair bit in the winter.

Edited by idiotgap on Wednesday 30th November 12:54

[upsidedownmark]

I have neoprene ones. They're not bad.. but they're not great, and they're definitely not waterproof (nor intended to be). TBH after 3 winters of ice block feet I've just given up and ordered the northwave boots. 135 from wiggle. I think overshoes buy you a few degrees of lattitude, but they're not that great, especially if it's wet, and with the various pairs I've bought over the years I've half paid for the boots..

[TwistingMyMelon]

Trouble with overshoes is im short, so have to push off on my toes, this always seems to wear down overshoes really quick (well 12-18 months of occasional use)

I have the planet x ones, they are really good, when then break I buy another pair for a tenner

I wouldn't want to spend £45 on a pair, as they don't last too well for me, having said that, if they were well made and did the job they would be good value

Depends how cold your feet get, my toes dont get cold, until today when they were really painful!!

Overshoes are a bit of a pain, as its another thing to find/lose/put on and swear at

[Batfink]

upsidedownmark said:

I have neoprene ones. They're not bad.. but they're not great, and they're definitely not waterproof (nor intended to be). TBH after 3 winters of ice block feet I've just given up and ordered the northwave boots. 135 from wiggle. I think overshoes buy you a few degrees of lattitude, but they're not that great, especially if it's wet, and with the various pairs I've bought over the years I've half paid for the boots..

I have the planet X ones and they do ok until heavier rain days. My cheap solution is to use two clear plastic food bags over my shoes but under the overshoes. I cut the holes for the pedals underneath and they hold up about a weeks worth of wet weather riding.

[upsidedownmark]

Probably doesn't help that I'm riding in tri shoes. Guess I could have tri and road, but I reckon I just go the whole hog and have tri and winter boots

[JEA1K]

upsidedownmark said:

I have neoprene ones. They're not bad.. but they're not great, and they're definitely not waterproof (nor intended to be). TBH after 3 winters of ice block feet I've just given up and ordered the northwave boots. 135 from wiggle. I think overshoes buy you a few degrees of lattitude, but they're not that great, especially if it's wet, and with the various pairs I've bought over the years I've half paid for the boots..

This is me . Suffered for too long throughout the winter months and refused to put myself through it again!

[anonymous-user]

idiotgap said:

I have these http://www.planetx.co.uk/i/q/CLPXOSH/planet-x-neop...
They cost £11 at the moment.

Well worth a try I'd say. I wear them over my summer shoes when it's chilly and they have kept me warm all year round. I wore them over my trainers this morning as I was on flat peddles and it was properly cold... they worked well.

Forgot to add - I've had mine for about 2 years and they are still going strong. I haven't worn them every day, but do get out a fair bit in the winter.

Edited by idiotgap on Wednesday 30th November 12:54

I have the same and they'e pretty damned good I agree. I normally revert to the turbo in this weather but yesterday was sub zero for my 50 miler and thin plastic bags between two pairs of socks kept the feet warm. That said I probably will invest in some decent winter boots one of these days.

[Matt_N]

I've got a pair of Shimano S1000r overshoes, 1mm neoprene with a windproof / splashproof coating, coupled with a pair of merio winter socks and I'm normally ok.

They do a thicker 3mm version, the S3000r and I've just ordered a pair from here as it's a good price for them at £15.99:

http://www.probikekit.co.uk/sports-clothing/shiman...

Edited by Matt_N on Thursday 1st December 08:00

[Rich_W]

http://www.wiggle.co.uk/castelli-diluvio-shoecover...

Had 2 pairs of these over the years. Seem to work ok. But the constant on off nature and foot down stopping etc of them wears them out in the end.

What I would also suggest is that any holes in your shoes (generally in the soles by the toes) you cover with a couple bits of gaffer tape. Stop the windchill.

[tenohfive]

Got a pair of these:
http://galibier.cc/product/depart/

Warm with normal socks and cycling shoes in -1 to -2. Not really tested them in proper rain yet.
They look good though.

[Brads67]

Aldi £14.99 winter neoprene overshoes. Absolutely bloody brilliant.

[JQ]

JEA1K said:

upsidedownmark said:

I have neoprene ones. They're not bad.. but they're not great, and they're definitely not waterproof (nor intended to be). TBH after 3 winters of ice block feet I've just given up and ordered the northwave boots. 135 from wiggle. I think overshoes buy you a few degrees of lattitude, but they're not that great, especially if it's wet, and with the various pairs I've bought over the years I've half paid for the boots..

This is me . Suffered for too long throughout the winter months and refused to put myself through it again!

Me too, 3 years of trying all sorts of cheap solutions (overshoes, wool socks, sealskinz socks), eventually bit the bullet and bought a pair of Northwave Celsius - wish I done it 3 years ago, worth every single penny.

[anonymous-user]

doog442 said:

idiotgap said:

I have these http://www.planetx.co.uk/i/q/CLPXOSH/planet-x-neop...
They cost £11 at the moment.

Well worth a try I'd say. I wear them over my summer shoes when it's chilly and they have kept me warm all year round. I wore them over my trainers this morning as I was on flat peddles and it was properly cold... they worked well.

Forgot to add - I've had mine for about 2 years and they are still going strong. I haven't worn them every day, but do get out a fair bit in the winter.

Edited by anonymous-user on Wednesday 30th November 12:54

I have the same and they'e pretty damned good I agree. I normally revert to the turbo in this weather but yesterday was sub zero for my 50 miler and thin plastic bags between two pairs of socks kept the feet warm. That said I probably will invest in some decent winter boots one of these days.

Another vote for these. The Castelli Toe Thingies are also surprisingly effective if you want a sleeker look.

[j00pY]

Dr Murdoch said:

I can't justify spending £160 on Winter shoes.

So I was looking at overshoes, are these any good?

http://www.wiggle.co.uk/gripgrab-arctic-overshoes/...

I have those. I think they are fantastic at keeping your feet warm. They do not keep your feet dry in heavy rain though.

[freakynessless]

For me the best overshoes are the ones which have the velcro strap at the bottom - like these... http://www.wiggle.co.uk/bbb-heavyduty-overshoes/
Any overshoe where you have to pull the shoe and cleat through will wear and rip over time.
I have a pair of these DHB thermal ones and they are excellent... http://www.wiggle.co.uk/dhb-extreme-weather-neopre...
However, as they are now on their third winter, I very much doubt they will last until the spring without the sole ripping.

Edited by freakynessless on Saturday 3rd December 22:32

[Banana Boy]

Dr Murdoch said:

I can't justify spending £160 on Winter shoes.

So I was looking at overshoes, are these any good?

http://www.wiggle.co.uk/gripgrab-arctic-overshoes/...

I couldn't justify winter shoes/boots either and have instead had a coupe of pairs of these for commuting over the last two years:

http://www.wiggle.co.uk/endura-road-ii-overshoe/

However, they're a bit of a faff if you use them daily like I do during the winter so now I am looking to justify a pair of winter boots... if I had the money...

[Jimbo.]

Not entirely sure of the name these days, however:

(Shimano OR Pro)

AND

(Road OR Tarmac)

...overshoes in either normal ("non +") or + versions are perhaps the best I've ever used. The + are a bit thicker and may have a neoprene layer.
Waterproof and windproof outer later with a warm fleecy inner later, so very, very warm. Durable too, with good reinforcement around the toe and heel areas.

[AndStilliRise]

Double socks?

Seems to work for me on my 30m round trip commute.

[MadDad]

I've tried all sorts of winter overshoes but eventually settled on waterproof areo Grip-Grab overshoes (iirc about £15 in a wiggle sale about 18 months ago), a decent pair of merino socks, and tape up the vents in the shoes. It amazes me the amount of people who don't cover over the vents on the bottom of their shoes and wonder why their feet get cold!