Over shoes

[lingus75]

As I will not have use of my car for a few months (having a restoration) I will not have the option of driving on really crappy days of rain to get into work. I cycle most days in the rain but the one thing that really gets me is when I get really soaking feet and have to put wet shoes on at the end of the day.

I have been looking at overshoes and they all look pretty similar. Anyone here have any good recommendations? They have to be waterproof so aero ones won't cut it.

[pdV6]

How about Sealskin socks?
Still get wet shoes but your feet stay dry.

[Willow1278]

are they going on road shoes?

[lingus75]

They are MTB racing shoes so limited waterproofing. I looked at sealskinz but wasn't sure how good thy were?

Also, would the shoes get wrecked getting soaked everyday? If sealskinz work then I will get them as no harm saving a few quid and not looking like a 'Bell-end'

[neil_bolton]

pdV6 said:

How about Sealskin socks?
Still get wet shoes but your feet stay dry.

That was my thought too: Plus you don't look a tit either.

ETA: I'm finally taking the plunge and will be getting some...

Edited by neil_bolton on Monday 29th September 15:31

[pdV6]

lingus75 said:

If sealskinz work then I will get them as no harm saving a few quid and not looking like a 'Bell-end'

Your mileage may vary. They're fairly thick, so you may have trouble fitting into your shoes with them on if they're a close fit.

Also, if it's absolutely lashing down, you'll need to be wearing leggings or something that goes over the top of the sock as otherwise water will wick down from your leg into the foot (and then get trapped there as the sock won't let it leak out).

Other than that, they're brilliant.