Shoe Covers / Waterproof Booties??

[Neilism]

1st time I'm riding through the winter and I need something to keep the metatarsals from freezing over. Not spending money on winter shoes. Leaning toward shoe covers due to the fact that I like the way my shoes fit as is and dont want the booties taking up extra space/altering the fit. Other than the fact that the booties (there has to be a better term for them) are generally cheaper do any of you have preferences that you'd care to share? Do the covers typically keep your feet dry/warm? Brand recommendations?

 

[Steve Vai]

Bontrager makes waterproof booties that work very well for $50...I've used them for a few seasons now and think they're excellent😀

I also have booties by Nike, Pearl Izumi, and Gore and don't feel they work as well, despite costing twice as much:hmmm:

-Jim.

 

[Brian Snyder]

I get by with thin wool socks, Gore Tex socks, then med. weight wool. Neoprene shoe covers over it all for the serious cold.

 

[Neilism]

Bontrager makes waterproof booties that work very well for $50...I've used them for a few seasons now and think they're excellent😀

I also have booties by Nike, Pearl Izumi, and Gore and don't feel they work as well, despite costing twice as much:hmmm:

-Jim.

Wait....when you say booties do you mean shoe covers or booties or both or neither 😕 When I say booties Im thinking over the socks / in the shoes.

I get by with thin wool socks, Gore Tex socks, then med. weight wool. Neoprene shore covers over it all for the serious cold.

How do you squeeze three layers into your shoes???

 

[Brian Snyder]

Sheer willpower. Thin wool. Gore-Tex socks are thin. I buy my shoes a half size up. I have been riding for many moons, and this is what works for me.

 

[Neilism]

Sheer willpower. Thin wool. Gore-Tex socks are thin. I buy my shoes a half size up. I have been riding for many moons, and this is what works for me.

Thats too advanced for me.... not enough moons under the belt 😉
I'll give 2 layers a try. Thanks.

 

[GSTim]

I use these Performance Neoprene booties. Fairly waterproof, and warm enough for all but the longest rides in freezing cold. A bit of a pain to put them on, but for around $20, you can't beat them.

http://www.performancebike.com/bikes//Product_10052_10551_1018749_-1__

I'd love to get a pair of Lake's if I had the $$.

Tim

 

[pooriggy]

Wait....when you say booties do you mean shoe covers or booties or both or neither 😕 When I say booties Im thinking over the socks / in the shoes.

these are what jim is talkin bout.
http://store.trekbikes.com/jump.jsp?itemID=2158&itemType=PRODUCT&path=1,2,30&iProductID=2158

 

[Neilism]

Nice. Bootie covers. Thanks.

 

[mattybfat]

Even though I picked up these http://www.wintercyclingshoes.com/content/northwave-celsius.htm I'm also looking to get a pair of these http://www.botachtactical.com/sewaso.html as I seemed to have lost one my rocky gore slip over socks...

 

[Neilism]

Those boots are serious....

 

[mattybfat]

Those boots are serious....

Not quite Lakes but after dealing shoe covers the last few years I swore not another year. We did have a good snow cover for most the winter last year and I always had snow packed up underneath them....

 

[Neilism]

Not quite Lakes but after dealing shoe covers the last few years I swore not another year. We did have a good snow cover for most the winter last year and I always had snow packed up underneath them....

I was wondering if over the course of a ride snow would get up in'em. Thanks.

 

[al415]

Even though I picked up these I'm also looking to get a...the lost goretex sock if they worked for you.

 

[mattybfat]

Hello, I used those sealskins in the army and I wouldn't use them again. You'd be better off replacing the lost goretex sock if they worked for you.

Hello, Why inquiring minds would like to know. Thank you...

 

[al415]

sorry, when I post from my phone I keep it short 🙂 They don't breath like goretex, or wool for that matter. I'd end up with cold wet feet if I did anything aerobic. In all but the very coldest conditions I just use wool of varying weights and thickness. Wool will retain heat even when wet.

 

[ryderX]

Whatever system you wind up with, make sure you maintain " toe wiggle" room. I've found out over the years that blood circulation to the feet is just as critical if not more so than additional layers of insulation. I normally run 2-3 layers of very light non cotton socks and some type of over the shoe water resistant or waterproof cover.

 

[Dirt]

If your feet are getting cold during the winter it may also be from your feet sweating. If that's the case, use some spray on anti-perspirant and make sure you have breathable socks.

 

[GSTim]

Lakes on sale at Performance.

https://www.performancebike.com/web...ogId=10551&productId=1057306&summaryOnly=true

Just bought a pair for $149 w free shipping. 😀

Tim

 

[Jeremy]

Whatever system you wind up with, make sure you maintain " toe wiggle" room. I've found out over the years that blood circulation to the feet is just as critical if not more so than additional layers of insulation. I normally run 2-3 layers of very light non cotton socks and some type of over the shoe water resistant or waterproof cover.

+ 1 on that. A tight shoe = cold feet.

If you can wear an extra pair of socks + a little breathing room, your toes will be toasty.