There are many different types of overshoes available to reduce the effects of cold feet. For the past 10 years neoprene overshoes have become increasingly popular.
Neoprene overshoes offer:
- Water resistance (but, not completely waterproof)
- Reduce Heat loss.
- Can get quite sweaty as they tend to keep moisture in. (it is a good idea to use talcum powder with them.)
- Sometimes if your feet get very wet, they can become cold later on in the ride.
Therefore, I prefer to save neoprene shoes for when it is wet.
Lightweight Knit Overshoes
I’ve had quite a few pairs of knitted woolen overshoes. These look good and have the advantage of not sweating. However, the problem is that they easily tear and after a winter’s training, they look pretty ragged and so become unusable.
Suggested Overshoes
- Adidas Chrono Booties – aerodynamic and light wind resistant. 80% polyester £12.95
- Altura Neostream Overshoe – neoprene version of the Altura Stream overshoe. £19.99
- Assos Neoprene Overshoes – Top of the range anatomically cut overshoe -£35.99
- Endura Road Overshoe – I have used this for one winter and looks hardly used at all. It is pretty tough and resilient and does job.
