Overshoes on a MTB???

Adam0071

In the title really - I dont mind getting wet and muddy like the rest of us but after a very muddy ride yesterday my spd shoes are now soaking after a blast with the hose pipe and I dont relish the thought of sticking them on my feet today. So my question is does anyone use overshoes on their bike that are designed to keep out the wet and mud, if so any recommedations?? Cant ever remember seeing anyone wearing them unless they are covered in lycra that is.

omegas

These work well , I used to use them a few years ago. Apart from a pain to get on and off they will keep your feet dry and warm all day.

http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Mode ... elID=17096

The Real Radioactiveman

I would recommend using winter boots for the colder darker months combined with a sealskin sock. Keep my feet toasty on 3hr winter night rides.

flappy8

+1 for the endura overshoes. V warm
& +1 for them being hard to get on!

Adam0071

Thanks for that didn't want to break any of the 'RULES' by not toughing it out like MTBers should

bartimaeus

Yep, I have used overshoes in the past, but waterproof socks (Sealskinz) are better: easier to use, warmer and more comfortable. The only downside is that the water trickles down inside in heavy rain - but they still keep you warm, a bit like wetsuit booties!

£21 keeps you warm and dry all winter.

tofu21

Sealskinz do a great job of keeping your feet dry.

I have Endura MT500 over shoes what are OK but are a pain. They move about, come off and are generally a bit of a pain.

I use Winter boots and Sealskinz.

njee20

Yep, I have used overshoes in the past, but waterproof socks (Sealskinz) are better: easier to use, warmer and more comfortable.

I disagree, for a start, how can overshoes be uncomfortable, you can't feel them!?

My complaint of overshoes off road is that they don't last longer than a winter, the tread of the shoe, notably the studs if you have them quickly mashes the front up. Zips are a bad idea off road too, but they do stay on better than velcro.

I prefer the thin fleece backed jobbies to anything neoprene, used to really like Pro ones. Now have Northwave winter boots, but always miss my 'proper' shoes, the Northwave's don't fit as well, aren't as comfy or as stiff.

bartimaeus

njee20 wrote:

how can overshoes be uncomfortable, you can't feel them!?

I've got the neoprene ones, and they are tight enough that you can feel them. The Sealskinz inside AM41s are snug and comfy.

paulbox

I have the Endura's and find that they do a better job of keeping my feet warm than my Sealskinz. I actually find Sealskinz to be quite cold. I wear a nice pair of wollie boolies under the Enduras which I can't wear with the skinz. I don't find them difficult to get on or off either.

The only thing I don't like about them is that they sometimes rub against crank/chainstay which is fine unless the rubbing starts to make a squeeking noise.

paulbox

Bartimaeus wrote:

njee20 wrote:

how can overshoes be uncomfortable, you can't feel them!?

I've got the neoprene ones, and they are tight enough that you can feel them. The Sealskinz inside AM41s are snug and comfy.

Maybe the ones you have are a bit small, I can't feel mine at all when I'm wearing them.

ride_whenever

Full merino hiking socks and winter boots for me.

saprkzz

In the colders months i use the shimano MW80 shoes, with winter socks which is warm enough, but then i don a set of Endura overshoes to keep the mud/wet off them.

Its ace getting home after a night ride and stripping the overshoes off and going straight into the utility room!.. Overshoes definatley win in my opinion.

DCR00

njee20 wrote:

Yep, I have used overshoes in the past, but waterproof socks (Sealskinz) are better: easier to use, warmer and more comfortable.

I disagree, for a start, how can overshoes be uncomfortable, you can't feel them!?

My complaint of overshoes off road is that they don't last longer than a winter, the tread of the shoe, notably the studs if you have them quickly mashes the front up. Zips are a bad idea off road too, but they do stay on better than velcro.
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i had a pair of Craft rain booties which lasted no time at all. Once the front end was frayed, they wouldn't stay on and were pointless.

Adam0071

The sealskinz are out of the question as I want something that covers my shoes as when its muddy I don't want to have to hose them down and then wait for them to dry each time I go out. I'll check the endura ones next time I'm passing my LBS. Thanks people.

gilesjuk

Found overshoes to be too much faff and the toe part needs pulling back on when walking (big hills and singlespeed).

Northwave Celsius are a godsend, even in the snow.

http://www.bikeradar.com/mtb/gear/categ ... gtx-10543/

Adam0071

Love the look of them and they'd be perfect for what I want as I could just hose them off without the insides becoming sodden. The only downside is the price compared to overshoes, but I suppose comparing them to my current shimano spd shoes they're not too bad.

paulbox

DCR00 wrote:

i had a pair of Craft rain booties which lasted no time at all. Once the front end was frayed, they wouldn't stay on and were pointless.

The name doesn't exactly give the impression of tough hard wearing gear...

jwebber86

i would definitely go for the endura overshoes.

they are nice and warm plus keep the mud off my spd shoes.

only things was they frayed a little on the bottom but stop after 1cm when they got to the velcro and have been fine like that for ages

DCR00

PaulBox wrote:

DCR00 wrote:

i had a pair of Craft rain booties which lasted no time at all. Once the front end was frayed, they wouldn't stay on and were pointless.

The name doesn't exactly give the impression of tough hard wearing gear...

what do you mean ? what's more tough than "booties" ?...