PatrickGSR94

I just tried some of these Giro shoe covers because they were on sale at Nashbar, got the biggest size they offer: Giro Proof Winter Shoe Covers

Tried them on my size 48 SPD MTB shoes that I use for winter commuting: nope. Not even close. I tried them on just my foot with a sock and it BARELY fit even then (I normally wear US 13 shoes). I also tried them on my warmer weather SPD shoes that look more like regular hiker/trainer shoes, not even close on those either.

ughh seems like I can't find anything that fits over these stupid clodhopper shoes/feet that I have. Anyone else wear BIG shoes and have some full shoe covers that work well?

benetga

I wear 14, I couldn't find any went with just the toe covers they work good.

PatrickGSR94

Toe covers do absolutely zero for me when it's below 40 degrees (and some mornings are low 20's). I can't really justify $200-$300 winter SPD boots for the ~15 mornings per year that I may need them.

ptempel

You could go ghetto and use two socks and a plastic bag if all else fails? Not great for breathability, though. But then agian some shoe covers also suck for breathability...

UPDATE: Some manufacturers should fit.
https://www.nashbar.com/bikes/Product...20_-1___204699 in XL
https://www.nashbar.com/bikes/Product...04_-1___204699 in XXL

RubeRad

ptempel beat me to it! I can't imagine a shoe that wouldn't fit in a plastic grocery bag, which is what I use. Single-use, disposable, unlimited supply, built-in ankle ties, and a very, um, distinctive look.

WalksOn2Wheels

Bontrager makes shoe covers up to XXL (for size 47-48). I bought a pair of them in an XL and have been able to stretch them over my size 47 Giros without issue, but the XXL would probably fit much better. They make a waterproof one with a faux-shearling lining that I've been wanting to get...

PatrickGSR94

I tried everything I could do to get these Giro XL ones to fit over my shoes, but I was afraid I was going to rip them apart. Having the sharp plastic lugs on the bottoms of the shoes don't help, though. I even thought about cutting/shaving the plastic off under the heel portion of the shoes to try to make it easier to fit these shoe covers, but not sure if I want to go to that extent as it would make the shoes even less walkable than they are now.

Have tried plastic bags with wool socks, nope. Wool socks with thermal insoles, nope. Wool socks with thermal insoles, plastic bags inside (over socks), AND toe covers, nope. Toes still freeze after about 45 minutes riding (commute takes about 1:15-1:25 on cold mornings).

I've made a few similar threads like this in past years, but in this one I'm specifically asking about full on shoe covers.

fietsbob

Want Mine ? they're PI neoprene , fleece lined XL I dont do SPD shoes any More , never used the shoe covers .

super rugged ..
XL

I have NEOS that fit over street shoes slush is no problem, hereso galoshes were not needed either ..

SlowJoeCrow

The Louis Garneau neoprene booties fit over my size 47 PI X-Alp shoes which are pretty bulky. If you clip in and out a lot the bottoms start to tear but you may get enough wear to make them a better value than winter boots. Personally I used the booties for a few years and then bought winter shoes because I also use them for rain.

vol

Saw someone wearing something similar to these yesterday

PatrickGSR94

Well I got one of them on after I modified the heel portion of one shoe. But man it was really hard getting them on. Not too easy getting it off, either.

pdlamb

Showers Pass makes shoe covers that cover my 49 MTB shoes:

https://www.showerspass.com/products/club-shoe-covers

PatrickGSR94

Yeah but those are more for keeping out water, correct? I need something to keep out the cold.

I really like the features of the Giro covers that I got, especially at the great price that I got them for: fleece liner, reflective, sealed/locking zipper closure, special fabric with silver fibers to help with odor and static. But man it was like a workout getting just one onto one shoe!

pdlamb

The Showers Pass do keep out water, but also keep out wind. I find they add at least 15-20 degrees (F) comfort to my low end when coupled with wool socks.

fietsbob

have some Pearl Izumi Ones .. XL, sell, no need , post Spud pedals now.

noglider 

I also find that shoe covers don't help keep my feet warm. I wore boot-ish shoes on the cold days last winter, and I skipped the cleats. This winter, I'm going to try heavy boots.

tarwheel 

I tried shoe covers and found that they were no better and perhaps worse than simple toe covers. I had tried the Pearl Izumi shoe covers and they fit too snugly, apparently restricting blood flow to my feet, which is very important for keeping them warm. Some good wool socks help me more than anything, and I highly recommend DeFeet Wooly Boolies in that regard.

noglider 

Yeah, I found getting shoes a size or two too big helps so I can fit big socks in.

PatrickGSR94

That's a problem I have, my shoes are often the largest I can get, and still not enough room for more than one pair of wool socks and maybe a thin sock liner inside of that. Any more and my toes are too constricted.

noglider 

I've heard of size 15 shoes. Are those not big enough?

Tundra_Man 

When it gets really cold I do the "two pairs of socks + a grocery bag" thing. I put the grocery bag between the two layers of socks and tuck them up under my pant legs so I don't look completely hobo-ish. Although I do crunch when I walk which makes my wife laugh.

I don't think the bags do much for retaining heat, but they are pretty effective as a wind block. When winter gets into full swing I switch to my winter bike which has platform pedals. At that point I'm wearing my hiking boots instead of bike shoes.

I wouldn't mind getting some shoe covers for temps below 30 but before there's snow/ice on the ground that would cause me to switch to the winter bike. My SPD mountain bike shoes have vent holes designed for cooling, which is great in the summer but not so nice in November. Being a size 47 (that's 13 in the US) I'd also appreciate any advice people have for shoe covers that work with larger SPD shoes.

fietsbob

NEOS Galoshes go Over street shoes ..You can always punch holes in the soles of them for the Spud Pedal cleats

again WANT THEM? I'm not needing them after moving to this place.

the PI ones are super rugged I mentioned before .

Leebo

I use flat pedals and low winter boots. I realize TN is sort of a border winter state. But I'm sure you could use the boots off bike. Size 15 shoe here. You're trying to fudge a fix for vented summer shoes? What if you got 5-10 years out of a $200.00 pair of shoes? YRMV. They would certainly last longer than shoe covers. Got foot warmers?

noglider 

@Tundra_Man, why put the bag between the socks?

Tundra_Man 

One day I had the bags over the top of the socks and the bag on the drive side came untucked from my pant legs. The edges of the bag got caught in my chain and pedal, and I was at a point in traffic where I couldn't immediately stop and fix the situation. At first I just figured the bag would tear and I'd just ignore it and keep going, but instead the bag kept stretching, winding itself tighter and tighter around everything. By the time I was able to find a safe place to pull over my pedals would barely turn and I had a mess of stretched plastic I had to untangle. In fact, I couldn't even just unwind it it as the plastic had been pulled so tight that it became like one big gob. I had to use a utility knife to remove it all and even then it took about 10 minutes. It actually would have been amazing how much elasticity that bag had in it had I not been so upset at the situation.

I found that putting the bag between my two layers of socks stops the bag from coming out from under my pant legs and having a repeat of this event.

That, and vanity. I feel better if people don't see me with bags over my feet. lol