Shoe Sock Cover Thingies

g0g

Sorry, I don't know the name for them! Anyone got recommendations on where I can get a cheap-ish, warm, waterproof pair of them? I have Wiggle M1 MTB shoes for my hybrid bike and my toes nearly froze off me on Saturday! The going rate for entry level ones seems to be around the € 20 mark - am I right? Any help much appreciated so I don't lose my toes next weekend! I realise it might cost a lot to get a decent quality pair, but I've spent too much already in the past few months!

Lumen

Overshoes and cover socks. From your description it sounds like you're after overshoes. Neoprene overshoes are generally the warmest.

Make sure you get MTB ones - the fit is different for MTB and road shoes.

g0g

Nice one thanks! Overshoes it is so! Just need to find me a pair now! It'll help keep the shoes clean too I guess!

Raam

g0g wrote: »

Nice one thanks! Overshoes it is so! Just need to find me a pair now! It'll help keep the shoes clean too I guess!

You seem very excited about this.

g0g

The thought of never ever again facing the pins and needles my fingers and toes experienced after last Saturday's cycle is certainly a very exciting prospect! I assume it's the over-abundance of exclamation marks in my post that gave it away?:)

Raam

g0g wrote: »

The thought of never ever again facing the pins and needles my fingers and toes experienced after last Saturday's cycle is certainly a very exciting prospect! I assume it's the over-abundance of exclamation marks in my post that gave it away?:)

Good quality wool hiking socks are also very helpful for keeping the toes toasty.

DirkVoodoo

Raam wrote: »

Good quality wool hiking socks are also very helpful for keeping the toes toasty.

+1. Last year I wore some socks I originally got for snowboarding and they worked a treat, nice and warm.

For the most part I just wear cover socks, they usually do the job except when the weather is wetter.

ednwireland

when its cold i wear sealskinz socks and neoprene overshoes
sat 5 degrees was touch and go ended up warm enough

g0g

For € 20 delivered is this the kind of thing that'll sort me out? Is there better value out there or should I be spending more on something warmer?

g0g

Or maybe these?

ednwireland

g0g wrote: »

For € 20 delivered is this the kind of thing that'll sort me out? Is there better value out there or should I be spending more on something warmer?

No use wahtsoever something more like this
http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=56294

(you need to go bigger fro mtb shoes

Lumen

g0g wrote: »

For € 20 delivered is this the kind of thing that'll sort me out? Is there better value out there or should I be spending more on something warmer?

"Cover Sock Overshoes" :rolleyes:

They're cover socks. I personally wouldn't use them in cold, wet weather.

When it is both very cold and very wet I use duct tape to seal the top of my neoprene overshoes to my tights.

g0g

ednwireland wrote: »

No use wahtsoever something more like this
http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=56294

(you need to go bigger fro mtb shoes

Thanks but them discount ones aren't available for size 45/46! Anyone got any recommendations from CRC selection? So much to choose from!
Hard Wearing....
Cheaper and in stock....
Endura Luminit....

Sorry for all the questions, just trying to get any advice anyone has

Lumen

I have these:

Endura MT500 MTB Overshoe

g0g

Lumen wrote: »

I have these:

Endura MT500 MTB Overshoe

And would you recommend them? Tight-fitting?

Lumen

g0g wrote: »

And would you recommend them? Tight-fitting?

I have to use tape round the top to stop heavy rain coming in, but I think this is the case with all overshoes.

g0g

But other than that they're a good warm pair? Wouldn't be too bulky cycling on the road? (I have this vision of MTB overshoes being like snowboard boots!)

ROK ON

Lumen wrote: »

I have these:

Endura MT500 MTB Overshoe

They look like Uggs.

I like http://www.rapha.cc/overshoes

or http://www.prendas.co.uk/details.asp?typ=typ&fkid=17&ID=2192

Both are excellent. Former more for cold weather and wet roads. Latter for when its raining.

g0g

Thanks ROK ON! Both look very good, although again a little pricey Maybe my hope of twenty quid to sort out the problem wasn't realistic! Just seems a bit annoying after spending more than € 50 on the shoes to then buy more things to keep the shoes warm/dry!

Raam

g0g wrote: »

Thanks ROK ON! Both look very good, although again a little pricey Maybe my hope of twenty quid to sort out the problem wasn't realistic! Just seems a bit annoying after spending more than € 50 on the shoes to then buy more things to keep the shoes warm/dry!

I'm not sure what your expectations of the shoes are, but you can blame the weather for the need for overshoes.

On the bike your feet will always be colder than when walking or hiking or running, since you are not stimulating them in the same way and there is more of a chill factor since you are travelling at speed into cold wind.

g0g

Raam wrote: »

I'm not sure what your expectations of the shoes are, but you can blame the weather for the need for overshoes.

On the bike your feet will always be colder than when walking or hiking or running, since you are not stimulating them in the same way and there is more of a chill factor since you are travelling at speed into cold wind.

Thanks yeah I get the part about why my feet feel colder, and I realise the same shoes that kept my feet a little aired in warm summer months might not be as suitable for doing the same in the winter. I realise (as per other thread today!) I'm still gonna get wet too, but would rather be wet at a slightly higher temperature so I can still feel my toes!

Did some more reading of the reviews on those Endura MT500 overshoe yokes and the recent reviews are fairly pants. Sounds like they fall apart or the zips jam!

Raam

g0g wrote: »

Did some more reading of the reviews on those Endura MT500 overshoe yokes and the recent reviews are fairly pants. Sounds like they fall apart or the zips jam!

I know mine did. Assos Winter Airblock all the way for me. I get very cold and these did the job along with wool socks. If it's super bad, then I'll jam a lighter pair of oversocks in there.

Personally I can't stand the neoprene things. The are the work of Satan himself.

g0g

Raam wrote: »

I know mine did. Assos Winter Airblock all the way for me. I get very cold and these did the job along with wool socks. If it's super bad, then I'll jam a lighter pair of oversocks in there.

Personally I can't stand the neoprene things. The are the work of Satan himself.

Ouch they're pricey!:eek:
Think I'm gonna take my chances with these ones:

thebouldwhacker

g0g wrote: »

! Just seems a bit annoying after spending more than € 50 on the shoes to then buy more things to keep the shoes warm/dry!

Probably best if you read this thread and know your future, while we are on the topic of handing down bad news you will probably need to buy spring/summer shoe covers as winter ones will be too hot but it'll be a bit cool to go with just shoes.
When you buy gear like this always think

'I'm returning home from a 200k spin and I feel like crap because of ________ how much would I pay never to have this happen again'.

For example:
I'm returning home from a 200k spin and I feel like crap because of not being able to feel my feet for the last 4 hours and my toe nails are now beginning to fall off how much would I pay never to have this happen again.

I let the answer to you..........

c montgomery

I just bought these on ebay

http://cgi.ebay.ie/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=150509209060&ssPageName=ADME:B:EOIBSA:IE:1123

Check out his ebay shop as he has loads of cycling stuff at very good prices including a few different overshoes.
If you wait a few days ill give ya a full report on these ones:)

eoin88

Could anyone recommend a decent pair of overshoes which would fit over just any ordinary pair of runners? I'm getting fed up of having to bring a spare change of shoes with me every wet morning going into college!

g0g

Thanks to c montgomery. Wiggle didn't have the ones I ordered and I wanted something for this weekend so checked out the BBB brand. Bought these yokes off CRC. Gave them their first run today up the mountains and kept my toes toasty throughout! Just hope they last now! Bit higher than original budget but I'm hoping they'll cover me off even if it's very cold.

inkedpt

ednwireland wrote: »

when its cold i wear sealskinz socks and neoprene overshoes
sat 5 degrees was touch and go ended up warm enough

- SealSkinz - Thats why I enjoy this forum, I always learn something. Thank you very much!