Best Cold Weather Boot Covers
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Best Cold Weather Boot Covers
I live in the NorthEast and looking for boot covers to keep warm to extend my riding maybe all winter. I ride primarily on-road. What are the suggestions and how low can the go?
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My fair-weather cycling shoes are light weight and well ventilated. Rain covers and Smart-wool socks help keep my feet warm down to about 40f, but colder weather is a real issue. I use the largest sized Sugoi shoe cover (I have size 10.5 shoes): https://www.rei.com/product/725342/su...r-bike-booties
I had a Boot Glove cover for my Alpine ski boots that was gathering dust, so I inserted it between my summer road shoes and my rain covers. They keep my toes warm to 10f and would probably allow me to cycle in colder weather if I wanted.
https://www.amazon.com/DryGuy-BootGlo...2600263&sr=8-1
Boot Glove is a 5 Mil N2s Neoprene cover that straps around the shoe, covering the toe, tongue, and sides of the boot. I removed the strap that runs under the sole of the shoe, it interfered with the cleat. I used a small square of duct tape to hold the Boot Glove over the toe, but it wasn’t really needed, the rain cover holds the Boot Glove in place. I use the rear strap of the Boot Cover, mostly to help stretch the Boot Glove over the buckles of the shoe. I then put on the rain covers and go cycling.
My cycling shoes perform normally without the extra bulk of heavy socks.
Michael
I had a Boot Glove cover for my Alpine ski boots that was gathering dust, so I inserted it between my summer road shoes and my rain covers. They keep my toes warm to 10f and would probably allow me to cycle in colder weather if I wanted.
https://www.amazon.com/DryGuy-BootGlo...2600263&sr=8-1
Boot Glove is a 5 Mil N2s Neoprene cover that straps around the shoe, covering the toe, tongue, and sides of the boot. I removed the strap that runs under the sole of the shoe, it interfered with the cleat. I used a small square of duct tape to hold the Boot Glove over the toe, but it wasn’t really needed, the rain cover holds the Boot Glove in place. I use the rear strap of the Boot Cover, mostly to help stretch the Boot Glove over the buckles of the shoe. I then put on the rain covers and go cycling.
My cycling shoes perform normally without the extra bulk of heavy socks.
Michael
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I use the CAPO shoe covers and they seem to work fine, i.e. keep out the cold, wind and rain. They don't get much use here in SoCal, but I take them along when I go to the U.K. for rides there.
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I've had covers from REI (Pearl Izumi) and Performance (house brand). Both seemed to work about the same. They kept my feet warm. Cost was not nearly the same.
https://www.performancebike.com/bikes..._20000__400041
https://www.rei.com/product/819883/pe...ke-shoe-covers
https://www.performancebike.com/bikes..._20000__400041
https://www.rei.com/product/819883/pe...ke-shoe-covers
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Plenty about but make certain they are windproof.
I was lucky and bought mine at the LBS on a ride. That way I made certain they were the right size. That can be difficult to judge correctly.
I was lucky and bought mine at the LBS on a ride. That way I made certain they were the right size. That can be difficult to judge correctly.
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I have both a set of Pearl Izumis and a set of Gore Bike Wear thermo covers. The Gore's are good from low 30s to low 50s were the Pearl Izumis are only good from upper 40s to mid 60s.
Needless to say, I mostly use the Gore's as good wool socks work well into the 50s.
Needless to say, I mostly use the Gore's as good wool socks work well into the 50s.
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The Venturas from Shimano's PRO line:
Super thick rubber and neoprene with fleece lining. Best to order from the UK, hard to find and pricey here.
Super thick rubber and neoprene with fleece lining. Best to order from the UK, hard to find and pricey here.
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I too, live in the north east,mid way between Aberdeen and Inverness,probably not the same north east eh.
But it's turned cold here, the westerly airflow has kept it in the 8-12 dec C area up untill this weekend,it's dropped to 2deg C mid day with a strong wind now.
So this evening I ordered a pair of "endura " thermal socks and a pair of neoprene overboots,just hope my feet will stay reasonable, they were damn painfull this afternoon.
Cheers
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But it's turned cold here, the westerly airflow has kept it in the 8-12 dec C area up untill this weekend,it's dropped to 2deg C mid day with a strong wind now.
So this evening I ordered a pair of "endura " thermal socks and a pair of neoprene overboots,just hope my feet will stay reasonable, they were damn painfull this afternoon.
Cheers
Lee
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i just picked up a pair of lake brand winter shoes-- for $45 on ebay (the seller had several pair--all NWT in various sizes). They are made of neoprene, so basically it is a cycling shoe with the cover built in. The price was right. I rode them this morning--started out at around 35 degrees- my feet were toasty all the way. I bought them because I really don't like overshoes.
(they are for spd style cleats--)
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The issue I've found with cycling overshoes is that I could never find any to fit over my size 46 shoes. Even when I ran a bike shop, the largest sizes I could get never worked.
A couple of winters ago, I put Gore overboots on my Christmas list, and Santa dutifully left me a pair in the largest size available.
The zippers both exploded on the first fitting attempt, so I returned them to the store for a credit.
I ended up buying a pair of oversized cycling shoes, and bought a pair of neoprene liners to wear over my socks.
Keeps my feet warm down to 0 f anyway.
A couple of winters ago, I put Gore overboots on my Christmas list, and Santa dutifully left me a pair in the largest size available.
The zippers both exploded on the first fitting attempt, so I returned them to the store for a credit.
I ended up buying a pair of oversized cycling shoes, and bought a pair of neoprene liners to wear over my socks.
Keeps my feet warm down to 0 f anyway.
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Mountain Equipment Coop
I have some house brand Mountain Equipment Coop that work well. I have a size 13 shoe and the XL's fit fine.
The are base in Canada but I've been told that they ship to the States.
The are base in Canada but I've been told that they ship to the States.
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I'm with Dan........ I've also settled on a pair of oversized mtb type shoes. I wear a size 12 shoe over my size 11 feet with a pair of liners, some ski socks and maybe a pair of heavy smart wool socks as well. I wrap duct tape over the toe areas to defeat the wind. This keeps me happy down to 15 degrees or so when the cleats start to suck too much body heat from the balls of my feet. I'm thinking that this year I might slice a piece of neoprene from an old shoe cover and line the cleat area to help with that.
For me, winter riding is really not about performance. Its more just to get out and enjoy some winter air and to retain some semblance of fitness.
For me, winter riding is really not about performance. Its more just to get out and enjoy some winter air and to retain some semblance of fitness.
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I'm with Dan........ I've also settled on a pair of oversized mtb type shoes. I wear a size 12 shoe over my size 11 feet with a pair of liners, some ski socks and maybe a pair of heavy smart wool socks as well. I wrap duct tape over the toe areas to defeat the wind. This keeps me happy down to 15 degrees or so when the cleats start to suck too much body heat from the balls of my feet. I'm thinking that this year I might slice a piece of neoprene from an old shoe cover and line the cleat area to help with that.
For me, winter riding is really not about performance. Its more just to get out and enjoy some winter air and to retain some semblance of fitness.
For me, winter riding is really not about performance. Its more just to get out and enjoy some winter air and to retain some semblance of fitness.
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I live in New England and use Sugoi Resistor shoe covers. They're made of thin coated stretchy material and fit snugly and very aero(ly?). There's a Cordura part that goes under the toe of the shoe which I reinforced with shoe goo to prolong its life.
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Got these at my LBS for $20. Made a huge difference in my riding comfort. I highly recommend them...
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NOTE: Winter boot selection is no time to go on the cheap!! No, it is not...........
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