Keep your feet warm and dry with these cycling overshoes
Nothing ruins a bike ride faster than cold, wet feet. Protect your feet from from the wind, downpours and spray by investing in a pair of cycling overshoes. Take a look at what we recommend to keep your feet warm and dry this winter.
VeloToze Tall Shoe Covers
What they say
VeloToze Tall shoe covers are designed for road cycling on cold, rainy or snowy days. Whether it’s race day, training day a sportive day or just another commute day, VeloToze tall shoe covers will keep your feet dry, warm and comfortable.
Key specifications
- Waterproof: designed to form a tight seal with your calf, to keep your feet and shoes dry
- Windproof: windproof materials keep your feet warm even on cold morning or winter rides (5C/40F to 16C/60F)
- Lightweight
No zippers or velcro straps - Aerodynamic
Our verdict
Being fully sealed and rubber, the VeloToze will keep your feet away from the elements. They can be hard to get on but as long as you follow the instructions, or watch a youtube video, you’ll be fine. They also have the added advantage of being aerodynamic.
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Northwave H2O Winter Overshoes
What they say
The H2O overshoes improve on previous editions to give you a warm and protective barrier against the elements as well as keeping you visible. Constructed from a coated Polyurethane for outer protection and an internal fleece for a soft touch, these are designed to offer rain protection and warmth.
Key specifications
- Coated Polyurethane with internal fleece and rubber
- Rear reversed zip with camlock puller, hook and loop adjustment on
- Rubber on tip and heel
- Rear reflective zip, full garage zip, velcro on sole, fully taped inside
Our verdict
Great at keeping feet dry and relatively warm in light rain or when roads are wet. They should last well and reflective material on the edges, handy for the darker months of cycling.
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BBB HeavyDuty Overshoes
What they say
These shoe covers are extremely tough and will keep your foot insulated and your shoes protected from adverse weather. The industrial strength full length zipper won’t let you down and the reflective detailing will help you stay visible at night.
Key specifications
- Tough shoe cover designed to give the best protection against the cold
- 3 mm multi stretch neoprene with Nylon reinforcements on both sides
- Industrial-strength, full length YKK-zipper
- Hook and Loop rubber strap for a secure fit
- Extra 3M reflective reinforcement between the sole and zipper
- Reflective accents
Our verdict
The BBB’s will keep you going throughout the winter. Warm and dry (up to a point), well made and come in a high-vis option.
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SealSkinz Waterproof Oversocks
What they say
A lightweight performance oversock produced under Sealskinz patented StretchDry technology, ensures your shoes & feet remain clean, warm and most of all dry.
Key specifications
- Totally waterproof, breathable and windproof
- High stretch material provides ease of fit and a streamlined finish
- Fully machine washable to ensure they remain looking great for longer
- All season use, as it also protects against dry dusty conditions
- Reflective branding for added safety
Our verdict
The SealSkinz over socks really are excellent. Warm, easy to get on and off and will protect your feet from all but the harshest of weather. Extremely hard wearing for a sock and wash easily.
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dhb Extreme Weather Neoprene Overshoe
What they say
Heavyweight, neoprene, overshoe for deep Winter use. Tough TPU skin means rain won’t penetrate and thick neoprene gives the best level of insulation against the cold.
Key specifications
- Thick 3.5mm neoprene
- Non-permeable TPU outer skinWaterproof, Windproof, Insulating
- Kevlar reinforced toes/heel/base
- Durable size5 YKK rear zipper
- Reflective vertical details
- Side logo detail
Our verdict
A tough, well made pair of overshoes for the coldest of days and will keep you warm and dry. You can’t go wrong with the dhb range in general.
