@Oldtowner 76810 wrote:
This is why my pedals take street shoes, too. I wear regular waterproof low duck boots when it gets below 15 degrees. Feet never get cold or wet. Waterproof socks fill the gap between the rain/snow pants and the shoes. In general, I find in weather that cold, ski clothes are the only way to go.
Yeah I’ve only worn (non cycling) winter waterproof boots on flat pedals the coldest and iciest days this winter. When it’s that cold and I’m lugging around 40lbs of studded tire bike I don’t find it makes it significantly slower, or less efficient – and it’s handy to be able to stick out a leg if I do slip on ice.
I’ve sort of given up on the bootie/shoe cover thing. I still use them to reduce the amount of moisture in my shoes or delay its onset, and keep me warmer, but since I don’t own any waterproof trousers, socks, gaiters, etc. there’s really no way I could stay dry without getting a more complete solution and I don’t really want to buy another set of bike shoes. I can also never keep my toes warm enough in shoe covers under 32F or so (haven’t tried chemical warmers yet).
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