Waterproof overshoes needed

galatzo

Are there any fully waterproof overshoes out there ?
I got thoroughly soaked this morning (only 8 miles and 35mins) in my Pearl Izumi's (think they areamphibs) and need some recommendations for something fully waterproof.
Or am I dreaming and the only thing that would have kept me dry this morning would have been an Ark ?

Cheers

ai_1

There are waterproof overshoes, or at least overshoes made from waterproof materials. However, they still have openings at the top for your leg and the bottom for the cleat and usually the heel too. Depending on the fit, what you're wearing and how wet it is there's a fair chance some water will get in the top. If you don't have a long front mudguard, you'll get lots of water hitting the bottom any time there's water on the road. Even with mudguards you may still get some. If the shoes have vents or water permeable materials around the openings you'll get water in that way.

I've got a pair of Grip Grab waterproof watershoes, can't remember the exact model. They've got a waterproof membrane over the neoprene and I found them very good last winter. Much better than my previous Pearl Izumi Barrier overshoes which were uncoated neoprene. I use long mudguards in winter and I put a bit of tape over the vent in the sole of my shoes.

t4tomo

http://www.wiggle.co.uk/bbb-heavyduty-shoe-covers/?lang=en&curr=GBP&dest=1&utm_source=pla&utm_medium=base&utm_campaign=uk&utm_content=BBB%20HeavyDuty%20Shoe%20Covers%20-%2043-44%20Black%20|%20Overshoes&kpid=5360595789&sku=5360595789&ci_src=18615224&ci_sku=5360595789uk

i use an earl;ier version of these. tip top & cheap!

martincashman

Usually the issue with waterproof shoecovers, is the tops eventually leave water in as it runs down your legs - Spotted Nico Roche wearing these (See Link) at a recent local even, seem like a much more secure pair than normal but can't seem to find anything similar on an internet search.

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cougie

Do you have mudguards and flaps ? If not - you might as well have a garden hose on your feet.

As has been said - water will run down your legs and into the boots. Nothing can stop that.

mattsccm

I use a 3" length of motorcycle inner tube as an overlap at the top of my overshoes. Get a good fit and its keeps rain from running down inside. I am told that the cuff from rubber gloves works but mine are tougher and not pink or yellow.

galatzo

No guards. Trying to sell my crosser so didn't want to buy guards and overshoes as I already have a goretex rain jacket coming. I think it was particularly bad this morning and coupled with the lack of guards created a perfect storm for wet feet. Anyway
shoes and overshoes dried out when hung over the heater, smelt a bit though !

cougie

Febreze works wonders.

ai_1

Galatzo wrote:

No guards. Trying to sell my crosser so didn't want to buy guards and overshoes as I already have a goretex rain jacket coming. I think it was particularly bad this morning and coupled with the lack of guards created a perfect storm for wet feet. Anyway
shoes and overshoes dried out when hung over the heater, smelt a bit though !

As far as comfort in wet and cold weather is concerned, I'd put mudguards and overshoes well ahead of a goretex jacket. They make more of a difference and they're cheaper.

jordan_217

Tape up the soles of your shoes as well as wearing overshoes. Vents are great in Summer, less so in Winter. I did mine yesterday before the ride home and arrived with dry feet. Same again this morning and it was really coming down.