Overshoe Recommendation

Woody said:

The recent cold weather has prompted me to think of getting some overshoes
to keep my toes warm and dry. Are they worth the money and if so any
recommendations? I would want the waterproof ones I think and I use
toeclips (due to long standing knee problem) so would this be a problem?

I got a waterproof Pro pair from Geoffrey Butlers this year to replace
the previous pair (also from the same shop purchased 6 years earlier)
without a doubt they are worth it; the
shoes I wear under them are used all year round but best in the summer;
one bit of moisture and they wick all your warmth from your feet (again
great in summer but a drawback in winter). I use clipless pedals but
these would not be a great problem with toeclips as they attach with
velcro, and are attached/ detached with the shoes on the feet. They did
sterling service yesterday even though my fingers were struggling with
two pairs of gloves.

MartinM said:

Woody said:

The recent cold weather has prompted me to think of getting some overshoes
to keep my toes warm and dry. Are they worth the money and if so any
recommendations? I would want the waterproof ones I think and I use
toeclips (due to long standing knee problem) so would this be a problem?

Ozzo brand from Mike Dyason.com are very good value for money.
http://www.mwdyason.ltd.uk/shop.asp?no_category=1&text_company=OVERSHOES

They do a few different kinds, some waterproof, some less so. I have
the thick neproene ones which are not totally water proof though
reasonably good in all but torrential rain and are very warm (when dry
or wet). The only thing is, they do have a hole cut out of the bottom
for cleats. I dont know if there are any types which don't have this
feature.

Woody said:

The recent cold weather has prompted me to think of getting some overshoes
to keep my toes warm and dry. Are they worth the money and if so any
recommendations? I would want the waterproof ones I think and I use
toeclips (due to long standing knee problem) so would this be a problem?

thanks in advance

Woody

For me as an all weather commuter, overshoes definitely are worth the
money. I've had several over the years. The neoprene ones have worked
best (not totally waterproof, but I don't mind the damp if my toes stay
warm) and the velcro fastened ones have been most durable (zips fail
without warning). My current pair are Altura (don't know what model)
and I'm perfectly happy with them.

Given that you'll ride with clips I guess you'll want a pair to fit
snugly over your usual cycling shoes, so test fitting will be much more
relevant than any nominal sizing. (Stating the obvious) This may make
mail order less attractive.

Richard

Gippledocks said:

Woody said:

I use toeclips (due to long standing knee problem) so would this be a problem?

Quoted message said:

Given that you'll ride with clips I guess you'll want a pair to fit
snugly over your usual cycling shoes, so test fitting will be much more
relevant than any nominal sizing. (Stating the obvious) This may make
mail order less attractive.

Mine were mail order but the blurb on the website suggested buying a
size bigger than the shoes if they are mtb/spd type shoes or trainers,
with chunky soles as these are more bulky than road shoes.

I did order one size bigger than my shoe size because I use mtb style
SPD shoes, and the overshoes fit well. If your cycling shoes are not
bulky and have flat as opposed to grippy soles then the correct size
(same size as your shoe) should fit over them - neoprene does have some
degree of stretch or 'give' in it anyway.