Waterproof shoe covers?

I want to get a pair for summer riding—so just for rainy days, not for cold weather.

Found these Louis Garneau Pro Slick covers, which are made of polyurethane-coated spandex: http://www.louisgarneau.com/us-en/product/0/1083115/_/PRO_SLICK_SHO....

They also have a cheaper model— Neo Protect— that consists of a 3-mm layer of neoprene: www.louisgarneau.com/us-en/product/305541/1083073/Shoe_Covers/NEO_P....

Anyone have experience with either?

Or any chemist out there who can advise? :-)

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Permalink Reply by Doug Haynes on April 27, 2014 at 7:33am

Permalink Reply by Lisa Curcio on April 27, 2014 at 9:25am

But hurry up and get them before they are banned. :-)

notoriousDUG said:

Permalink Reply by Matt M. 18.5KM on April 27, 2014 at 9:40am

cripes. I'm giving this guy a break, you jokers.

Spring/Fall weight wool socks.  Low top waterproof shoes.  That's what the hiker dude at your local outdoor shop will tell you.  I'm trying the shoe cover and wool sock combo, but everybody's telling me everything will just get wet after 3 hours in the rain anyway.

Permalink Reply by Anne on April 27, 2014 at 11:45am

 a shoe cover works great to cover the shoe, but the trick is to keep the wet from pouring down your leg into the shoe. A waterproof pant that covers below the ankle will help that from happening. With a waterproof shoe as Matt M suggests in combo with the rainpant you're good to go.

You are also picturing a bootie made for narrow-heeled cycling shoes, but you don't mention if you're using street shoes or not. If you are looking for a slightly higher-couture shoe cover than a bag, look for the Universal Shoe Cover from Gore or the Showers Pass Club Shoe Cover.

Permalink Reply by Lisa Curcio on April 27, 2014 at 1:59pm

In all seriousness, I don't have shoe covers, but Anne's point about the pants covering whatever you have on your shoes is really important.  The biggest problem is when it gets warm and pants are too hot.  Then, I still vote for the plastic bags.

Permalink Reply by Matt M. 18.5KM on April 27, 2014 at 4:56pm


I'm glad you're saying what I was thinking about rain pants.  Thanks for confirming my train of thought.


Anne said:

 a shoe cover works great to cover the shoe, but the trick is to keep the wet from pouring down your leg into the shoe. A waterproof pant that covers below the ankle will help that from happening. With a waterproof shoe as Matt M suggests in combo with the rainpant you're good to go.

You are also picturing a bootie made for narrow-heeled cycling shoes, but you don't mention if you're using street shoes or not. If you are looking for a slightly higher-couture shoe cover than a bag, look for the Universal Shoe Cover from Gore or the Showers Pass Club Shoe Cover.

Permalink Reply by Marc A. Irwin on April 28, 2014 at 11:32am

Take a look at Rivendell Splats.  They don't look like much, but they work with any shoes or pedals.  and actually do work.

Permalink Reply by Gene Tenner on April 28, 2014 at 12:27pm

The same for gloves; the sleeve goes ove the gloves for the identical reason.

Anne said:

 a shoe cover works great to cover the shoe, but the trick is to keep the wet from pouring down your leg into the shoe. 

Permalink Reply by Kevin Mulcky on April 28, 2014 at 4:08pm

I used mine today with sneakers, and all winter while wearing hiking boots. I've used the same pair of splats for three years now...

Marc A. Irwin said:

Take a look at Rivendell Splats.  They don't look like much, but they work with any shoes or pedals.  and actually do work.

Permalink Reply by daWillinChi on April 29, 2014 at 5:50am

I have used the same, but the problem is still when my socks are longer than what the bag covers.

A long water proof pants work well in cutting down the amount of water getting to my socks.

But yesterday, I used ankle-height socks and I can still fold up my pants and my feet were dry inside the paper bags yesterday.

However, I am rethinking this solution and opted for shoe covers today, which will cover my shoes as well as I ride clip-less. But it didn't rain this morning. So we'll see how that works out later today.



notoriousDUG said:

Permalink Reply by Gene Tenner on April 29, 2014 at 7:06am

I bought these Hazmat Overboots from Grainger for $11.54 plus tax and shipping. I put a Sorel boot liner in them in the winter and pull them on over my shoes when it rains. For those who do not clip their shoes to the pedal this is an inexpensive alternative. Click here.

Permalink Reply by David on April 29, 2014 at 8:21am

Thank you.

And have a nice day :-).

...Seriously, I was thinking about a plastic bag. But then, I have clipless pedals. Suppose I could put them on-- with a rubber band around the ankle-- and then just tear a hole in the bottom of the bag. I have Giro mountain bike shoes.

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