Shoe covers for rain

[hozn]

The Gore covers would probably fit the bill, though really if you use mtb shoes, I imagine any of them would be OK (since you would be walking on the protruding grippy part of the sole tread?).

[brownnugen]

@hozn 66427 wrote:

The Gore covers would probably fit the bill, though really if you use mtb shoes, I imagine any of them would be OK (since you would be walking on the protruding grippy part of the sole tread?).

I thought most of the shoe covers also wrap around the bottoms, essentially covering the bottoms. I have seen some reviews that say a hole is worn through them quickly, even when having to put your foot down when stopping.

[mstone]

@brownnugen 66431 wrote:

I thought most of the shoe covers also wrap around the bottoms, essentially covering the bottoms. I have seen some reviews that say a hole is worn through them quickly, even when having to put your foot down when stopping.

Yes, I wouldn’t wear mine for any significant amount of walking. As long as you don’t step in any puddles, I’m not sure that just putting them on or taking then off at the bike is a bad thing.

[Greenbelt]

My Endura shoe covers work great for warm, and decently in light rain for keeping dry. But they do allow the shoes to get wet in heavy rain, like today and yesterday.

They have a velcro release around the bottom, which tucks behind the SPD cleat and in front of the MTB tread, so I can walk in them pretty well without damaging. Walking in MTB shoes isn’t a great idea for long distances anyways, though… Better than road shoes, but still pretty slippery and unsteady on hard floors, especially when wet!

[mstone]

@Greenbelt 66433 wrote:

They have a velcro release around the bottom, which tucks behind the SPD cleat and in front of the MTB tread, so I can walk in them pretty well without damaging. Walking in MTB shoes isn’t a great idea for long distances anyways, though… Better than road shoes, but still pretty slippery and unsteady on hard floors, especially when wet!

I’m less worried about the center strap (which can be tucked out of the way) and more about the material that covers the bottom front and/or back of most of the overshoes. Unless you have a really unusual gait, you’ll be walking heel to toe and abrading those surfaces.

Back to the original question, if I actually needed to do any walking and wanted warm dry feet, I’d probably go with hiking boots rather than bike shoes. If I needed to walk and was also biking such a distance at such a speed that clipping in would be helpful, I’d probably look at SPD boots (but those are expensive, so I’d need a real good reason why the hiking boots wouldn’t work).

[culimerc]

My Pearl Izumi’s have the same basic problem as Greenbelt’s Enduras. They cover the tops and sides, but moisture coming up from the road will eventually make its way in.

Yesterday my shoes were just slightly damp around the toe box after an hour in the rain in the morning commute yesterday. My shoes were damp throughout by the time I got home, but they never had a to dry out at all during the day.

[sjclaeys]

I used these for the first time today: http://www.rei.com/product/725342/sugoi-resistor-bike-booties. My left foot was dry but my right foot got damp around the toes. They are not ideal, but not bad for $25.

[consularrider]

@sjclaeys 66445 wrote:

I used these for the first time today: http://www.rei.com/product/725342/sugoi-resistor-bike-booties. My left foot was dry but my right foot got damp around the toes. They are not ideal, but not bad for $25.

I think those were the ones KayakCyndi was sporting this morning.

[Drewdane]

@mstone 64866 wrote:

Unless it’s cold enough to be a safety issue, I feel that the discomfort of the rain gear is going to equal or exceed the discomfort of the rain.

^^^ This.

[TwoWheelsDC]

Today again reminded me that shoe covers are inadequate for my commutes when there is heavy rain…thanks to all the puddles on the Custis, the soles of my shoes got pretty wet. Not the end of the world, but it’s very difficult to get my shoes dry during the day, and the smell emanating from the insoles of my very well-used cycling shoes is not exactly a pleasant odor to have hanging in my office. Curse this shutdown and the uncertainty of when I’ll get my next paycheck! I really want to pick up some good fall/winter boots.

[brownnugen]

I actually already have a dedicated pair of cold weather MTB boots, but was looking for something to pair with my MTB shoes when the weather is warm/mold like it is now, but also wet.

[consularrider]

If you are on Active.com they have a good offer on the Northwave Goretex Celsius and Farenheit boots. Unfortunately, there only a couple of sizes left.

[Drewdane]

It’s just water.

[KayakCyndi]

@consularrider 66447 wrote:

I think those were the ones KayakCyndi was sporting this morning.

Yep, those were what I was wearing. My feet were mostly dry upon arrival to work just a bit damp around the toes where I think water was coming in from the bottom. That said, they were distinctly drier than on my last rain ride so I’m not complaining.

Note that these covers really are not warm. I tried them last winter but quickly broke down and bought the Northwave Celsius winter boots. Those plus some thick smartwool socks make my feet HAPPY!

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