Dry feet?

jc-bike-person

Hello – I’m thinking about buying a pair of winter bike shoes
The main purpose is too keep my feet dry over the coming wet months
(I’m prepared to wear thicker so ‘thermal shoe action’ is not so important)
(I cannot be bothered to faff about with shoe covers either)
Any recommendation?
(Or any horror stories of shies to avoid?)

amaferanga

Overshoes will keep your feet drier. My Northwave Celsuis boots are good for keeping my feet warm, but if its wet and cold I still wear overshoes.

If you have some way of sealing the big hole in each boot then they'll probably keep your feet dry, but I'm not sure how you can do this other than with some cut up marigolds.

kitsunegari

As above, overshoes will be better. Are they really such a hassle?

Chris James

Mudguards are the most effective thing at keeping your feet dry.

Mostly you get wet feet from the spray off the road hitting your down tube and showering your feet from above.

I have winter boots and overshoes. The overshoes are better in the wet, the boots better in the cold. Fortunately very cold days tend not to be wet. And if it is very cold and very wet then I avoid going out on my bike!

father_jack

Second mudguards obviously but also going to get one of those rubber flaps on edge of the front guard as I still get spray from the tyre/guard splashing on the tips of my feet. I wear waterproof overshoes but eventually shoes get wet (wear trousers when it's cold) if not just wear the overshoes, course it then runs down your leg. I'm looking for something waterproof and warm. And maybe just waterproof because if it's warm but raining day don't want to wear hot overshoes.

. And if it is very cold and very wet then I avoid going out on my bike!

Why?

redballoon

loads of threads on this subject at this time of year. I have tried load of overshoes across the years and the best are Eager overshoes. They have velcro fastening at the back so are easy to get on and they do work. Next you want full mudguards with a good toe flap. For winter rides, audaxing, or when you know it will be wet, try full leather cycling shoes as well. Hiking boots have been made from leather for years with good reason and it still can't be beaten for water resistance. Also block up cleat holes with bathroom sealent. if you are out for a long time, water eventually gets through no matter what you do, but it can be held off for a period.

Red Balloon

williamac

I use Sealskinz waterproof socks which also do an excellent job of keeping your feet warm. Bit pricy but very effective

William