Overshoes or seal skin socks?

metalmonkey
metalmonkey Posts: 144
edited November 2010 in Road buying advice
As above which is the best option?

I don't commute at the moment...

So I just cycle for fitness and for fun now, I was cycling in the park and got very, very wet in a down pour my gear was soaked and my shoes :lol: which wil be the best option for me?

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  • ASISLIFE
    ASISLIFE Posts: 22
    My preference is for over shoes...tried sealskinz, found they made my shoes too tight and where uncomfortable
    For wet weather always preferred neoprene overshoes, had a lovely pair of Sidi's ones way back, which unfortunately wore out and couldn't find a replacement, currently using Endura which certainly do a good job, although the ankle closure does dig in a bit
    hope this helps...be interested to see what others say as its probably quite a personal decision
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  • greasedscotsman
    greasedscotsman Posts: 6,962
    This will be a very personal choice, plenty of people will use both and be quite happy with their choice. I tried the Seal Skins and didn't like them, felt like they were made from cardboard. Much prefer overshoes, use Endura ones at the moment, but they don't keep your feet dry, not if it rains heavily enough, they'll just keep your feet warm. Depends if that's important to you? Oh and overshoes keep your shoes clean :D
  • ShutUpLegs
    ShutUpLegs Posts: 3,522
    sealskins for wet
    overshoes for cold
  • Barteos
    Barteos Posts: 657
    Get both!
    Sealskinz are brilliant for warm-ish rainy days, overshoes for when it's colder.
  • ADIHEAD
    ADIHEAD Posts: 575
    Overshoes every time with seal skins to add when it's really wet. Sealskins also loose their effectiveness after several washes :(
  • clx1
    clx1 Posts: 200
    Barteos wrote:
    Get both!
    Sealskinz are brilliant for warm-ish rainy days, overshoes for when it's colder.

    +1
  • Chip \'oyler
    Chip \'oyler Posts: 2,323
    I use thick merino cycling socks with these overshoes http://www.prendas.co.uk/details.asp?ty ... 17&ID=2192

    My feet have always been dry and warm with this combo
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  • daveydave43
    daveydave43 Posts: 200
    I have both

    I've found that my neoprene Endura overshoes are more sweaty, but much warmer.
    My sealskins will eventually let water through and wont protect your shoes from crap.

    FWIW I got the Sealskinz first as I used them off the bike aswell.
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  • unixnerd
    unixnerd Posts: 2,864
    Try some Planet X overshoes. Work a treat, even off road in winter.
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  • nferrar
    nferrar Posts: 2,511
    Overshoes every time for me, only place sealskinz would be better is if it's not raining but the roads are still wet so you get some water splashing up from puddles (but not enough to run down through the tops of the sealskinz)
  • Gazzaputt
    Gazzaputt Posts: 3,227
    I use Castelli Diluvio overshoes and cannot praise them highly enough.

    Keep feet toasty warm even when the wet gets in.
  • cougie
    cougie Posts: 22,512
    Overshoes and merino socks for me. Don't spend a fortune on the overshoes though - my mates bought goretex ones a few years back and they fell to pieces quickly. You'll prob need to replace them each winter or so anyway.
  • MichaelW
    MichaelW Posts: 2,164
    Overshoes only wotk for clipless pedals. If you are using platforms then use sealskinz.
    My sealskins lasted for about 3 years before they leaked.

    You stop water running down the top of the socks by wearing waterproof overtrousers.

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