Warmest Overshoes

[37Flipper]

Hi all, I've been on the search and not found the answer I'm looking for. As above, what are your recommendations for the warmest overshoes? I know it's winter and invariably my feet will get cold, but I'm keen to hear what everyone else thinks (the rest of me always stays warm). Buying a wintershoe is out of the question as I'm currently buying lots of kit for Kili in the new year, but I need to keep cycling to keep my fitness up. So I'm having to make do with the cheaper option.

Thanks for your help.

Flipper

[nammynake]

I can recommend Endura Dexter - they have a fleece/Roubaix lining and are waterproof to an extent. Like most overshoes they do eventually soak through but that requires pretty persistent rain. I've worn them down to about freezing and not had cold feet yet.

I also wear two pairs of thin socks (layering traps warm air) and don't forget to tape over any vent holes in the soles of your shoes - electrical tape works very well.





http://www.evanscycles.com/products/endura/dexter-...pcrid_17321847296_kword__matchplid_&gclid=CJfn_NTqpbsCFa3KtAodiiMA-g


Edit - if anyone from Specialized is reading this, please don't sue me for the use of the word "Roubaix".

Edited by nammynake on Tuesday 10th December 14:17

[agentnomad]

If the rest of your body is warm

Are your shoes too tight

You will need overshoes this time of year I use Planet X winter ones

If it rains the rain hits your legs and slowly finds its way into your shoes by running down your legs and down to your feet

[Daveyraveygravey]

You can also put your socked feet in carrier bags (may have to trim them down a bit) before you put your shoes on. Helps me a bit.

[Rocksteadyeddie]

Assos 851. Tried endless pairs over the years and they're the best by some margin.

[bakerstreet]

Daveyraveygravey said:

You can also put your socked feet in carrier bags (may have to trim them down a bit) before you put your shoes on. Helps me a bit.

I may have a crack at this method tomorrow. My feet were really cold this morning and it was far from enjoyable. I had my usual summer shoes with all the vents taped up, sports socks, Tesco 'thermal' socks and overshoes too. I'm going to buy a posh pair of cycling socks and see if they work. If they don't, I'm just sending them back.

[Batfink]

I was thinking of wearing an oversock then a semi waterproof overshoe to add some extra warmth.

[croftsj]

Im such a soft southern nancy these days I put one those foot warmer things in my Northwave Winter Boots, a quid a pop, but on a 5 hour winter ride across Berks, Hants & Wilts a quid well spent. I've tried the full foot things as well as the toe warmers, the latter being the best.

[thiscocks]

Always been happy with BBB Hardwear neoprene ones. As warm as you will ever need and good water protection.

[jodypress]

I bought these a couple of years ago in the Geoffrey Butler sale. By far the warmest ever overshoe I've tried (including the Assos one)

http://www.goreapparel.co.uk/gore-bike-wear-road-w...

They are windproof and fleece lined. I've used them over my Shimano RW80's when it's -5 in the morning and then add in the wind chill. Feet nice and toastie

Only £35 from here: http://www.bowlandoutdoors.com/acatalog/Gore-Bike-...