Overshoes??

GRicha

I need some for my freezing cold toes!! But I didn't realise how many different ones they are! Do I need oversocks or shoes? Neoprene,Lycra or knit? I didn't know they where all these different types, I won't be going out in pouring rain so I think I can rule out neoprene.

What does everybody use? I just want my toes to not freeze after only 20 miles!!

Cheers

DHTT

I use Planet X Neoprene Overshoes for rain or wet road days or Prendas Merkalon Oversocks for colder but dry days.

Gusboll

I use Castelli Diluvio; they keep your toes warm but chances are that you need to go for a size bigger than usual.

hubcap

A merino wool sock and then a 3mm neoprene overshoe will keep you warm. I use Assos winter plus socks and Pro Tarmac overshoes and my feet are nice and warm even when I've been out when it's been -4 some mornings. In fact if the temp is about 5 degrees or more my feet actually get a bit sweaty!

foggymike

I get freezing feet (Reynauds Syndrome) and have tried for years to find a solution. The best combo I've found is...

Defeet wooly booly socks
block up vents on soles of shoes with silicone sealant
Endura FS260 toe covers
Over them Pro Tarmac H2O overshoes

I've used those chemical toe/sole warmers, neoprene overshoes and thicker ones but the waterproof, thin pro's are so close fitting they just seem to insulate better. The endura toe covers are even thinner but just give a bit extra protection when it's near or sub zero.

Also, no matter what you do make sure your feet are warm when you go out. If they're cold when you go out they won't warm up!

AFF40N

Another vote for the Planet X neoprene overshoes. At £9.99 a bargain!
Bear in mind p&p, so buy two pairs or buy them in a bundle
I've used them through the winter and as a bonus they keep your shoes nice and clean as well!

chrisaonabike

I think next time round I'll go a size up on the shoes, and the overshoes. Then I'll have room in them for the layers of socks.

As it is, for socks I have a thin pair, a thicker pair, MTB shoes, neoprene overshoes (5mm) and it's not enough at the moment.

danlikesbikes

On dry days its a pair of good winter socks & a pair of over socks. When it gets wet & raining I tend to ditch the over socks for overshoes.

GRicha

Cheers guys think I'm gonna look at getting a pair of oversocks

blablablacksheep

couple of experiences with this.

Reynauds Syndrome suffer also....

There are two main problems,which you have with cold feet.
1:Windchill, ie wind drops temp thus all that cold air going through your shoes causes feet to freeze

2: Actual air temp, ie cold day even without windchill your feet are cold.

Personally, i think you need to do this.
1:Socks to stop air temp issue, ie WOOL IS BEST(i never thought this, but no sealsinz crap beats my 6 year old pair of 1000mile socks lol, yes you heard that right, its cos i cant find them anymore in the shops!!!!!)

2: Windchill is purely overshoes, personally i loved neoprene castelli ones but they wear out too quick and allways come up silly small.

currently looking as well for a replacement for them, but not crazy thick mofo pair like some suggested lol

ajb72

Gore SO Thermo overshoes - they have cured my freezing feet after years of suffering. I have tried neoprene overshoes and they are great for wetter rides, but I just didn't find they could cope with cold rides below a few degrees C.

The Gores are superb, I now wear standard thickness cycle socks which helps circulation as well. Not the cheapest, but a small price to pay to remove the misery of cold feet!

The Gore's are made of a tougher fabric than neoprene and have so far kept of the worst rain and mud etc. My niggle with my Endura overshoes was how easily they ripped where they sat over the clasps on my road shoes.