rouliroulan

Hello everyone,

I bought a Tern GSD S10 LX cargo bike last november and I ride it everyday since. Best decision I've made in a while! I've spent last winter bike commuting in my Danner insulated boots with absolutely no problem (in Quebec City, Canada). For spring, summer and fall, I'm looking for boots or shoes that are well made and that I'll wear for many years. I'll have to face some rainpours, for sure.

Any advices or recommandations? Thanks a ton!

mcours2006

If you're commuting in a downpour, be prepare to have wet feet. There's really no way to get around that. Water will get into you boots/shoes one way or another, sooner or later. Your boot might be waterproof, but the water will go down your pant leg and get into your boots from the top. Waterproof pants with the cuff over the top of boots will keep this from happening, but if you're riding far or if it's hot, then you'll sweat, and getting wet from the inside out is just as uncomfortable as outside in.

For warm weather raining commutes, I am going with a pair of SPD sandals. Might just be the thing. They'll dry quickly for the ride home. I figure if you can't beat them, join them. For cooler downpours, well, I'm prepared to get wet shoes.:/

Daniel4

You can't avoid it. Wear sandals or footwear that will drain and quick drying socks and carry spare socks. If it's cold, wear wool socks.

For a cheap solution, wear a plastic bag over your socks before slipping into your runners.

Wildwood 

Fizik Artica -
Fizik R5 Artica Road Shoes | Jenson USA


I normally wear a 44 cycling shoe, Ordered a 45 to compensate for thicker socks, then read that Fizik makes adjustments for 'winter' riding. When they arrived I was glad I sized up. Have used them 2 years in Seattle's wet winter. Durable outer. Very satisfied overall. Only minor niggle would be that the zipper is a bit hard to close just over the top of my foot; the pull cord to tighten the inner liner runs across that spot.

edit: I should point out these are not shoes for super cold conditions, but for a Canadian spring/fall wetness it might be ideal. $149 at Jenson. Check for better deals as we move away from cold&wet.

rsbob 

Do not recommend Velotoze over-shoe covers. Both feet were soaked in a downpour but my bike was un-fendered. Beside they are a royal PITA to put on. Don’t know how much of a difference fenders would make.

LeeG

I commutted in the rain and snow slush for a few winters and settled on breathable rain pants and jacket but for feet I didn’t bother with waterproof shoes or boots. I used waterproof breathable socks over wool socks then whatever shoe or sandle that felt comfortable. That way water splashing up and pouring down didn’t penetrate to my skin. The pants overlapped the top of the socks. Often rode in ice slush.
When I arrived at work I had dry shoes there and put my wet shoes in front of a fan to dry out.. I’d take the waterproof socks off to dry and my wool socks were dry for the dry shoes. Wet shoes and dry feet beats wet shoes and wet feet.

Sy Reene

Here ya go... maybe:

https://www.gripgrab.com/collections...-shoe-covers-2

rumrunn6

fwiw - these have worked out well for me this winter replacing a heavier boot. now that it is warmer, I'm using light hikers
the heavy ones. insulated & waterproof, indestructible


the new lighter ones, insulated & waterproof, so far so good

Columbia Men's Firecamp Boot Hiking Shoe

light hikers (not waterproof or insulated)

Columbia Men's Lakeview II Low Shoe, Breathable, High-Traction Grip

I had these for a while but I think I wore them out at my 2nd job
Columbia Men's Firecamp Iii Waterproof Hiking Shoe

good luck w/ your quest!

IcySwan1 

Here you go. Also comes in insulated and steel toe if needed. Also in ankle length. I have several pairs of each.

Fishing Boots & Deck Shoes for Men & Women | XTRATUF

veganbikes

I would go with something that drains easily or go with some SealSkinz socks, that is what I carry with me and if it rains I throw them on and yeah shoes might get wet but my feet generally stay dry. Even my waterproof shoes can get wet easily in the rain for falling stuff so having the waterproof socks helps as they generally have grippy material at the top to prevent leakage.