Toe Covers

asprilla

I've been using up my stock of Craft Toe Covers purchased when Rutland were doing them for £4 a pair. They are excellent and long lasting despite the punishment of continually putting your foot down on the commute. Unfortunately Craft have stopped making them.

I've tried Castelli Toe Thingies but the fabric used on the sole just dissolves on contact with tarmac.

So, what are people using?

mtb-idle

a dollop of MTFU every morning?

asprilla

oxoman wrote:

Full overshoes, cheap and cheerful. I replace my best ones every year and use the old ones for off-road stuff.

I get too hot in them generally. Toe warmers are perfect for what I need.

Edit: Problem with Aliexpress resolved by re-inputting my details on the site rather than the app. Have ordered some neoprene covers from China for £2 a pair.

-Dash

Asprilla wrote:

Edit: Problem with Aliexpress resolved by re-inputting my details on the site rather than the app. Have ordered some neoprene covers from China for £2 a pair.

Linky?

hopkinb

-Dash wrote:

Asprilla wrote:

Edit: Problem with Aliexpress resolved by re-inputting my details on the site rather than the app. Have ordered some neoprene covers from China for £2 a pair.

Linky?

Aye interested too. I use the dhb ones currently - they last for a winter. The craft ones just fell off my shoes, possibly because they have recessed cleats.

asprilla

-Dash wrote:

Asprilla wrote:

Edit: Problem with Aliexpress resolved by re-inputting my details on the site rather than the app. Have ordered some neoprene covers from China for £2 a pair.

Linky?

Probably should have done it earlier in the year since delivery might take a while.

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/3264781 ... b201603_52

schlepcycling

Planet X do Carnac ones for a fiver + postage
https://www.planetx.co.uk/i/q/CLCATOECVR/carnac-toe-cover

skeetam

Most robust ones I've found are the DHB ones. One pair still going strong after a few years of commuting.

The logo isn't as big as the image shows!

https://www.wiggle.co.uk/dhb-toe-cover-overshoe/

mrb123

Think Galibier do them but don't know if they're any good.

I've always found the Castelli ones to be great, but I use Speedplays so the mahoosive cleats prevent any contact between toe cover and the ground.

essex-commuter

Yep, I'll second the DHB ones. Been using them for years, last ages. I can't stand the faff of full overshoes (even though their not that much of a faff!). Don't like faffing. :-)

anonymousblackfg

MrB123 wrote:

Think Galibier do them but don't know if they're any good.

I've always found the Castelli ones to be great, but I use Speedplays so the mahoosive cleats prevent any contact between toe cover and the ground.

Got a pair, they're longer than the usual ones, have held up very well but I've mislaid them somewhere in the house.

fenix

Yes I've some Galibier ones. I THINK they're in the back pocket of my winter jersey. If that's any help Mr Anonymous ?

N0bodyOfTheGoat

No idea on their durability or insulating properties, but those reflective ones on PX for £8 look interesting, in as much as your moving feet will give you some extra visibility from the sides and to traffic heading towards you.

PhilipPirrip

I had some of the Craft toe covers, probably when Rutland had them cheap also, but now have wiggle's dhb toe covers which are much better. Greater shoe coverage, good sized cut out without pinching the edges and a kevlar sole.

I pair them with a pair of Lusso Windtex overshoes when the cold dictates.

redvee

Asprilla wrote:

Probably should have done it earlier in the year since delivery might take a while.

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/3264781 ... b201603_52

I'm another one for Ali Express toe covers, wasn't specifically looking for them but saw them for stupidly cheap so bought a couple of pairs. As mentioned delivery is as fast as a slow boat from China and mine had a big logo on them which I made a little less obvious with a black marker pen. They have lasted longer than I expected and only use them on one pair of shoes.

anonymousblackfg

Fenix wrote:

Yes I've some Galibier ones. I THINK they're in the back pocket of my winter jersey. If that's any help Mr Anonymous ?

Found them in the back room under a pile of coats, in your face crap weather gods!

rick_chasey

Asprilla wrote:

I've been using up my stock of Craft Toe Covers purchased when Rutland were doing them for £4 a pair. They are excellent and long lasting despite the punishment of continually putting your foot down on the commute. Unfortunately Craft have stopped making them.

I've tried Castelli Toe Thingies but the fabric used on the sole just dissolves on contact with tarmac.

So, what are people using?

Craft toe covers...

super_davo

Rutland cycling have Caratti neoprene toe covers for £2.50

https://www.rutlandcycling.com/clothing ... ack_466349

Which is pretty much as cheap as AliExpress, though you will need to pay postage if that's all you're getting (£2, free delivery for £10 orders)

phil485

just received a pair from wish.com

look good. comparable to my castelli ones

prawny

The Evans LG ones were the best I’ve used. Don’t think they sell them any more though. I’ve got some Carnac ones that are decent. The craft ones are a bit meh.