Fed up getting my feet soaked

dw300
dw300 Posts: 1,642
edited August 2012 in Road buying advice
I'd intended to get some good waterproof overshoes .. you know, nearer the winter, when the weather gets bad. But having got soaked 4 times in the last 4 weeks I think I'm going to order sooner.

So can anyone recommend some good overshoes? Must be waterproof, reasonably neat fitting .. not too worried about other specs.

Thanks.
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  • bigpikle
    bigpikle Posts: 1,690
    as always, nothing with a big hole to put your leg in and holes on the bottom for your cleats, is ever going to be totally waterproof, but good overshoes will keep you dry for a while until enough water runs down your legs etc.

    I have the BBB Waterflex and rate them - they have worn well, keep me pretty dry a long time and fit well at a good price. Loyts of other options out there as well.
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  • jamesy0rk
    jamesy0rk Posts: 9
    As per the last post, from my experience all overshoes no matter how cheap or expensive suffer the same major failure point – the hole you put your leg through. However there is a workaround. 1) Put electrical tape over as many cleat/vent holes you can on the bottom; 2) go online and look for a pair of replacement latex ankle seals for a drysuit. Just put these on before your shoes/overshoes and then roll them over the top. The water that runs down your leg will then just cascade over the top of the latex seal and not go in the hole at the top of the overshoe. Just be careful how much you trim the seal or it won’t be water tight. Good luck!
  • jordan_217
    jordan_217 Posts: 2,580
    Endura road overshoes (the neoprene ones) are pretty good but are overkill for this time of year IMO (very warm). I've also had issues with zips failing on the three pairs I've bought over the years.

    I now use Craft neoprene booties which offer a similar amount of protection but aren't as insulated so I find them fine for all year round use.

    I think no matter what you buy you will ultimately end up with wet feet, it's just a question of how long it will take.

    Having road shoes with big vents on the sole doesn't help either...
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  • amaferanga
    amaferanga Posts: 6,789
    Pro H2O are good for this time of year. Not too thick, but as waterproof as any other overshoe (i.e. not very).
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  • dubcat
    dubcat Posts: 754
    What about seal skinz socks - or is that only a mtb thing?
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  • TheEnglishman
    TheEnglishman Posts: 587
    Or a Tesco carrier bag and some sellotape? The plastic's so thin you can clip in and out easily without your foot getting caught.
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  • ShutUpLegs
    ShutUpLegs Posts: 3,522
    The prendas air tunnels
  • danowat
    danowat Posts: 2,877
    Only thing I've found to get my feet dry in the wet is, Northwave Farenheit boots......

    Got to remember your feet sweat, so anything non-breathable will make them get wet from the inside out anyway.
  • junglist_matty
    junglist_matty Posts: 1,731
    dw300 wrote:
    Fed up getting my feet soaked

    Tell me about it..... I've been soaked a minimum 15 times in the last month! My shoes are constantly wet, I'll have to buy myself another pair for fair weather and keep this pair for bad weather... And keep them in the garage as they're starting to smell!
  • Bordersroadie
    Bordersroadie Posts: 1,052
    For long wet rides, I put plastic bags over my shoes then overshoes over them. Clipping in and out is not a problem as the bags are the very thin type, but totally waterproof. Optional is sealing them at the top onto your skin with parcel tape or duct tape. Sounds ridiculous but on a long wet ride (especially if it's cold) it's by far the best option in my experience.

    If it's not actually cold, like last night's rainy ride, then just let your feet get wet, no need for any overshoes or other protection.
  • dubcat
    dubcat Posts: 754
    seriously - why are you people not wearing seal skinz?
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  • racingcondor
    racingcondor Posts: 1,434
    Dubcat wrote:
    seriously - why are you people not wearing seal skinz?

    In my case because as long as my feet are warm I don't care if they're dry or wet.

    OP - Unless your ride is really short (<1/2 hour) I doubt you're going to find anything that will keet them dry. I used to use Pro H2O which are great until the sweat that they trap inside reaches critical mass...

    Good socks - warm, wet feet.
    Overshoes - warm wet feet + smelly shoes.

    Hope you find something that works for you.
  • cougie
    cougie Posts: 22,512
    Full length mudguards and flaps help enormously. Usually its the relentless spray off the road that soaks you more than the actual rain - remove that and most of the battle is won.
  • benkxk
    benkxk Posts: 151
    I find that the nearest tree is the cheapest option

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