Winterising summer shoes

rob39

Any thoughts on improving summer shoes for winter/wet riding. I already use waterproof overshoes winter socks but water always finds its way in somewhere,usually from underneath.

imposter2.0

Water will always find its way in. One of the keys to winter riding is accepting that you are going to get wet sooner or later. The trick is in staying warm.

PhilipPirrip

Not really winterising you're talking about but waterproofing riding with road shoes.

The best solution I've found for keeping feet completely dry are Pearl Izumi Amfib tights as the leg of the tights are worn over overshoes. Wearing tights inside overshoes always risks water running down the legs into the shoes. If water is getting in from underneath seal vents or holes with duct tape.

As for the waterproofing and winterising shoes start by taping up air vents, line the insole with a thin layer of foil/foam material and a lambswool insole. I find the Lusso Windtex over shoes are excellent at keeping feet warm and dry and when the temperature really drop then a pair of DHB toe covers as well.

step83

Been using my Giro empires so far this winter without issue.

Bit of tape over the toe vent more to stop water than cold as the over shoes cover the vent.
Seal skins over shoes, the daft ones with the lights on the heel that make you feel like your wearing an old pair of LA Gear shoes
Decent winter socks, Either some Wooly Boolies or Galiber Fire Feet. OK its not been super cold yet but I've had zero issues thus far.

cycleclinic

over shoes and guard are fine when its mild. When it proper cold though that no longer works as your feet still get /cold.

Lucky Luke

Fitting a mudflap to your front mudguard can make a big difference as well. Quite a lot of front guards seem to channel the water right onto the rider's feet. Not ideal.