Good waterproof pair of overshoes/gloves?

vpnikolov
vpnikolov Posts: 568
edited January 2017 in Road buying advice
Looking to buy gloves and overshoes that won't let water in, but also won't break the bank. I was browsing Wiggle, Evans, Chain Reaction, etc. but cannot decide what to buy as the reviews of most products are not really convincing.

Any recommendations?

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  • smoggysteve
    smoggysteve Posts: 2,909
    I used to get a lot of winter/cold/wet weather stuff from Germany. Shops like www.cycle-basar.de or www.bike-components.de were very good for getting top quality kit as they usually get worse winter weather than we do.
  • vpnikolov
    vpnikolov Posts: 568
    Prices are a bit steep for some of the stuff they sell. Well, most actually.
  • bendertherobot
    bendertherobot Posts: 11,684
    Nothing on the feet is ever truly waterproof. You can fashion a rubber glove thingy to divert water away from the top.

    So, in that respect just hunt down some cheapy BBB ones on Wiggle
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  • dwanes
    dwanes Posts: 954
    Highly Waterproof gloves on a budget will not happen unless you are willing to wear a pair of marigolds, which is good cheap option.
    The only other option is a pair of Goretex shell over mittens to go over a regular pair of gloves, but they aren't particularly cheap.
  • PK1
    PK1 Posts: 193
    I agree, there are no such things as waterproof gloves or overshoes.
  • smoggysteve
    smoggysteve Posts: 2,909
    PK1 wrote:
    I agree, there are no such things as waterproof gloves or overshoes.

    marigold-gloves.jpg

    Found some!!!!!
  • fenix
    fenix Posts: 5,437
    Look to full mudguards with flaps first if you have problems with wet feet. Otherwise you're just spraying the feet constantly.

    Any neoprene overshoes will be waterproof and insulating - but water will come down through your tights.

    As to waterproof gloves - my sealskinz are that wateproof I can dunk them in the bucket of water as I wash the bike down after.
  • Hinaultscrapcousin
    Hinaultscrapcousin Posts: 647
    Fenix wrote:
    Look to full mudguards with flaps first if you have problems with wet feet. Otherwise you're just spraying the feet constantly.

    Any neoprene overshoes will be waterproof and insulating - but water will come down through your tights.

    As to waterproof gloves - my sealskinz are that wateproof I can dunk them in the bucket of water as I wash the bike down after.

    Same here, I have these:

    http://www.tredz.co.uk/.Sealskinz-Mens- ... Apuk8P8HAQ

    brilliant in the cold and wet of a Scottish winter.
  • vpnikolov
    vpnikolov Posts: 568
    http://www.wiggle.co.uk/gore-bike-wear- ... overshoes/

    Looks like I will break the bank after all.
  • vpnikolov
    vpnikolov Posts: 568
    Fenix wrote:
    Look to full mudguards with flaps first if you have problems with wet feet. Otherwise you're just spraying the feet constantly.

    Any neoprene overshoes will be waterproof and insulating - but water will come down through your tights.

    As to waterproof gloves - my sealskinz are that wateproof I can dunk them in the bucket of water as I wash the bike down after.
    SKS Raceblade PRO XL with flaps so that is not an issue, but thanks for suggesting the sealskinz. I might actually go for them.
  • bendertherobot
    bendertherobot Posts: 11,684
    vpnikolov wrote:
    http://www.wiggle.co.uk/gore-bike-wear-universal-city-gtx-overshoes/

    Looks like I will break the bank after all.

    Compo's gonna love that look.
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  • fenix
    fenix Posts: 5,437
    Dear god those overshoes look pants. To me there's no point paying big bucks for overshoes. They all wear out about the same.
  • milemuncher1
    milemuncher1 Posts: 1,472
    Fenix wrote:
    Dear god those overshoes look pants. To me there's no point paying big bucks for overshoes. They all wear out about the same.

    Bang on there. All overshoes are a bit of a waste of time. Get some decent winter cycling boots. I favour Specialized defrosters. They come with either SPD, or SPD-SL type soles, and have a wide toe box, so you can wear thermal socks. As for gloves, I tend to wear a pair of thin thermal hiking gloves, which I got from Decathlon, with some winter cycling gloves over the top. If the weather is wet, I stick a pair of Castelli Diluvio gloves on over the thermal hiking gloves. So far this winter, the coldest I've ridden in is -8 Celsius, and the boots and glove combos I've described above, worked well.
  • vpnikolov
    vpnikolov Posts: 568
    I might just give up on the idea of keeping my shoes dry and just buy waterproof socks.
  • bendertherobot
    bendertherobot Posts: 11,684
    Are you a size 42 in Northwave?
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  • vpnikolov
    vpnikolov Posts: 568
    46 so fairly far away from 42.
  • bendertherobot
    bendertherobot Posts: 11,684
    Shame, some massive bargains at Prendas.
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  • vpnikolov
    vpnikolov Posts: 568
    At times I do wonder what possessed me to take on one of the more expensive sports out there...

    I wanted to buy overshoes for not more than 20-30 quid, then I was considering spending 40 and now looking at £160 winter shoes.

    Surely there is an anonymous cycling addict group somewhere?
  • kingrollo
    kingrollo Posts: 3,198
    Don't see the problem - planet x overshoes, wollie bollie socks - jobs a good un.

    Won't say I haven't ever got wet - but I wouldn't be throwing £200 at it - given the above combo is fine 90% of the time...
  • vpnikolov
    vpnikolov Posts: 568
    Yup, definitely won't spend that much.
  • Hinaultscrapcousin
    Hinaultscrapcousin Posts: 647
    In general I forget about trying to keep my feet dry. Enough rain and whatever you wear is going to get wet. It's about keeping them warm.

    I have some Northwave winter cycling boots. They're great but I would only get them if the combination of waterproof socks and overshoes (and toe covers if you want to go the whole hog) doesn't keep your feet warm. The boots actually function best on my commute or on mtb trails when it has rained the day before but isn't raining now. They keep my feet dry so it takes less time when I get to work. On a long ride in the rain my socks still get wet.

    And I got the shoes second hand for £70. No way I'd be paying £150+.
  • keef66
    keef66 Posts: 13,123
    kingrollo wrote:
    Don't see the problem - planet x overshoes, wollie bollie socks - jobs a good un.

    Won't say I haven't ever got wet - but I wouldn't be throwing £200 at it - given the above combo is fine 90% of the time...

    That's my standard autumn / winter / spring footwear. Cycling shoes have enough room in them, so that combo keeps my toes warm down to minus several. If ever my feet get properly wet, the Woolie Boolies are still warm. (I once stopped at a feed station during a sportive in thunderstorm. While my chums were filling bottles and having a pee, I was emptying my shoes and wringing out my socks. Time well spent...)
  • fenix
    fenix Posts: 5,437
    I see what you mean BTR ! https://www.prendas.co.uk/collections/f ... 5904649354
  • keef66
    keef66 Posts: 13,123
    Fenix wrote:
    I see what you mean BTR ! https://www.prendas.co.uk/collections/f ... 5904649354

    Now why would you go and do that? They only have one size, but it's the size I take. You're really not helping my post-christmas low money diet...
  • step83
    step83 Posts: 4,170
    Been using some BBB ones for the past two winters, not had any issues bar wearing holes in them walking, survived a good soaking going through heavy rain and very deep puddles only bit of my that got wet was under as the spare cleat holes were not covered. End of the day none will be 100% watertight theres a hole underneath for your cleats for one.
    Neoprene ones should do the job perfectly, if its bone dry and a bit chilly you could go with cotton ones if you feel fancy.
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  • Hinaultscrapcousin
    Hinaultscrapcousin Posts: 647
    keef66 wrote:
    Fenix wrote:
    I see what you mean BTR ! https://www.prendas.co.uk/collections/f ... 5904649354

    Now why would you go and do that? They only have one size, but it's the size I take. You're really not helping my post-christmas low money diet...

    Those are what I have. Lovely and warm...
  • keef66
    keef66 Posts: 13,123
    Hinaultscrapcousin wrote:
    keef66 wrote:
    Fenix wrote:
    I see what you mean BTR ! https://www.prendas.co.uk/collections/f ... 5904649354

    Now why would you go and do that? They only have one size, but it's the size I take. You're really not helping my post-christmas low money diet...

    Those are what I have. Lovely and warm...

    Mustn't listen to the voices......
  • Hinaultscrapcousin
    Hinaultscrapcousin Posts: 647
    keef66 wrote:
    Hinaultscrapcousin wrote:
    keef66 wrote:
    Fenix wrote:
    I see what you mean BTR ! https://www.prendas.co.uk/collections/f ... 5904649354

    Now why would you go and do that? They only have one size, but it's the size I take. You're really not helping my post-christmas low money diet...

    Those are what I have. Lovely and warm...

    Mustn't listen to the voices......

    Go on... ;) The simplicity over the overshoe, toe cover, waterproof sock is a benefit and you don't have to replaced ripped covers. I still wear waterproof socks in mine though. They are a bit bigger than the size stated I find.

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