overshoes recommendation

thebourke

Hi can somebody recommend me a pair of overshoes.I will be using them on ordinary runners/shoes not cycling shoes for commuting to work

JMcL

I like the BBB Heavy Duty overshoes Toasty and do a fair job of keeping out the rain. I'm guessing if you're intending using them with runners you're probably on a bike that has mudguards anyway which will help even more

mrcheez

JMcL wrote: »

I'm guessing if you're intending using them with runners you're probably on a bike that has mudguards anyway which will help even more

you get mudguards when buying runners now?


To the OP: the best overshoes for runners are ones that you wrap around your shoe and tighten at the back, rather than the ones you slip on as a sock.

I have a set of Altura overshoes I've been using for 10 years and still going strong.

Something like this: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Altura-Nightvision-Overshoe-Black-Medium/dp/B07546W2SG/

thebourke

are they waterproof?

Something like this: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Altura-Nigh...dp/B07546W2SG/

mrcheez

thebourke wrote: »

are they waterproof?

Yeah my shoes have never gotten wet

bazermc

What about a couple of plastic bags and a cable tie.

Wishbone Ash

mrcheez wrote: »

Yeah my shoes have never gotten wet

Surely you can't be serious?

I've never had overshoes which didn't eventually let in water. They might be ok on a short commute with little heavy rain or standing water but, in my experience, in heavy rain and when hundreds of vehicles are throwing water over you, no overshoe will prevent water entering.

I would consider the primary objective of overshoes is to keep feet warm rather than dry.

mrcheez

Wishbone Ash wrote: »

Surely you can't be serious?

yep very serious. They only let in water if anything drops in from top obviously, but that has tended to be absorbed by the trousers so the shoes have never actually gotten wet.

Ray Bloody Purchase

Is there a massive requirement for overshoes in Dublin? There isn't a huge amount of heavy rain here usually.

Wishbone Ash

Ray Bloody Purchase wrote: »

Is there a massive requirement for overshoes in Dublin? There isn't a huge amount of heavy rain here usually.

No but it can be cool enough on the bike at 5.30am mid-winter.

(I actually use cycling boots now - much better than shoes with overshoes).

Ray Bloody Purchase

Wishbone Ash wrote: »

No but it can be cool enough on the bike at 5.30am mid-winter.

(I actually use cycling boots now - much better than shoes with overshoes).

True enough. If you don't have a change of clothes or shower facilities in work, it could be a bit of a problem too.

mrcheez

Ray Bloody Purchase wrote: »

Is there a massive requirement for overshoes in Dublin? There isn't a huge amount of heavy rain here usually.

I mainly use them to keep shoes clean etc.

My feet don't tend to get cold and I even wear shorts in mid-winter. Cycle harder to keep warm people

tommythecat

I have these for my short commute. They are just waterproof shoe covers. But work well. For anyone who is just on a commuter bike with no clips.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B06Y4HHNHR/ref=pe_3187911_189395841_TE_dp_1

Crippens1

bazermc wrote: »

What about a couple of plastic bags and a cable tie.

Back in the day we'd put a plastic bag over our shoes and then pull on an old heavy, wool sock, cut a hole in the bottom and hey presto - overshoes !

Wrap around are best I find; went ankle deep in flooded water with these in the last few days and stayed dry; https://www.bike-discount.de/en/buy/vaude-bike-gaiter-short-shoecover-655084?delivery_country=71&varid=655086&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIoIrftIT33gIVTbftCh3A2wTzEAQYCiABEgI22PD_BwE

Also, put mudguards on your commute bike e.g., SKS.

Wishbone Ash

Crippens1 wrote: »

Back in the day we'd put a plastic bag over our shoes and then pull on an old heavy, wool sock, cut a hole in the bottom and hey presto - overshoes !....

Not even back in the day - a girl on our club ride last week did that.

terrydel

Dont spend big money on these things, no matter how much they cost, they always wear out if you do any kind of walking in them, which you will if you are stopping for a cuppa or whatever. Just buy sale ones or cheaper brands.

Ray Bloody Purchase

terrydel wrote: »

Dont spend big money on these things, no matter how much they cost, they always wear out if you do any kind of walking in them, which you will if you are stopping for a cuppa or whatever. Just buy sale ones or cheaper brands.

During the heavy snow earlier this year i wore mine down to the pub to get sloshed. The only time i got any practical use out of them.

terrydel

Ray Bloody Purchase wrote: »

During the heavy snow earlier this year i wore mine down to the pub to get sloshed. The only time i got any practical use out of them.

Hope you didnt wear the rest of your cycling kit! :pac:

07Lapierre

I have these...

https://www.merlincycles.com/spatz-pro-cycling-overshoes-104357.html

mrcheez

07Lapierre wrote: »

I have these...

https://www.merlincycles.com/spatz-pro-cycling-overshoes-104357.html

Those would be a bit tight over runners?

bazermc

What about a pair of wellies?

magicbastarder

07Lapierre wrote: »

I have these...

https://www.merlincycles.com/spatz-pro-cycling-overshoes-104357.html

do they not violate some sock length rule?

mvt

Wishbone Ash wrote: »

No but it can be cool enough on the bike at 5.30am mid-winter.

(I actually use cycling boots now - much better than shoes with overshoes).

maybe could you give a little more detail about the boots please ?

Wishbone Ash

mvt wrote: »

maybe could you give a little more detail about the boots please ?

See below:

https://www.chainreactioncycles.com/ie/en/shimano-mw7-gore-tex-mtb-spd-winter-boots-aw17/rp-prod138004

https://www.chainreactioncycles.com/ie/en/northwave-flash-gtx-winter-boots/rp-prod159481?gs=1&sku=sku585996&pgrid=55940684061&ptaid=pla-555861465005&utm_source=google&utm_term=&utm_campaign=PLA+All+Products&utm_medium=base&utm_content=mkwid|sJKNKUM1L_dc|pcrid|294740729954|pkw||pmt||prd|585996IE&gclid=CjwKCAiAlvnfBRA1EiwAVOEgfL5VUtxGVIeF3qmZZWC4Ie51lxKPoD7iY7DttlTTlKTglOre6I81ZRoCrWsQAvD_BwE

dastardly00

07Lapierre wrote: »

I have these...

https://www.merlincycles.com/spatz-pro-cycling-overshoes-104357.html

Jesus they are fugly!

07Lapierre

dastardly00 wrote: »

Jesus they are fugly!

Not when I wear them! :P

Ray Bloody Purchase

They look like spray on wellies.

magicbastarder

here's a good bargain, if the shoe size isn't an issue:

https://www.cyclestore.co.uk/altura_ergofit_overshoe_size_3740_5-ID_52173

07Lapierre

Ray Bloody Purchase wrote: »

They look like spray on wellies.

Good description! Actually, this morning was the first time i wore them in the rain. Impressed with them. they did eventually let in water, but my feet never felt cold.