Best cold weather shoe covers??

[Kb]

Hi all. Just wondering, what is the best cold weather shoe
cover available?? I have size 11 shoes, and find that my
Activa cold weather booties/covers are way to bulky. Is
there a brand out there that stands above the rest in terms
of being warm but not overly thick/bulky, and are easy to
get on over the shoes?? Thanks!

 

[Ronald]

> Hi all. Just wondering, what is the best cold weather shoe
> cover available?? I have size 11 shoes, and find that my
> Activa cold
weather
> booties/covers are way to bulky. Is there a brand out
> there that
stands
> above the rest in terms of being warm but not overly
> thick/bulky,
and are
> easy to get on over the shoes??

I like Shimano half covers, they give protection where you
need it (toes and top of foot): http://www.chainreactioncyc-
les.com/viewproduct.asp?category=Socks&ModelID=3229

"KB" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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> Hi all. Just wondering, what is the best cold weather shoe
> cover available?? I have size 11 shoes, and find that my
> Activa cold
weather
> booties/covers are way to bulky. Is there a brand out
> there that
stands
> above the rest in terms of being warm but not overly
> thick/bulky,
and are
> easy to get on over the shoes?? Thanks!

 

[Peter Cole]

"KB" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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> Hi all. Just wondering, what is the best cold weather shoe
> cover available?? I have size 11 shoes, and find that my
> Activa cold weather booties/covers are way to bulky. Is
> there a brand out there that stands above the rest in
> terms of being warm but not overly thick/bulky, and are
> easy to get on over the shoes??

I've never like neoprene covers, they're not warm enough
for all their bulk and are a pain to get on/off. Lycra
covers just don't provide enough warmth. I wound up making
my own, 2-part system. I have thick polar fleece toe covers
worn under lycra stretch full booties. I made my own since
I have size 52 shoes and a sewing machine, but if you have
normal feet, you might be able to do the same thing by
cutting up a pair of thick wool socks and using an off-the
shelf, slightly larger pair of stretch booties. The other
secret is to have a pair of cold weather shoes a size or 2
larger than normal so you can wear thick socks without
hindering circulation. If they have mesh vents, cover them
with duct tape.

 

[Mark Janeba]

KB wrote:

> Hi all. Just wondering, what is the best cold weather shoe
> cover available??

I've tried 1) quilted nylon & polyester: 80's - too hot
above freezing,
2) Pearl Izumi's polyurethane coated lycra: really hard to
get on and off, doesn't breathe so your feet steam, and
not the warmest,
3) neoprene toe caps (Quintana Roo? I think): good if not
very cold, but miserable on really cold days

...and have settled on 4) Windtex full-shoe covers. Much
warmer than the thin fabric would suggest on cold days, on
warmer days the breathability keeps them from being a foot
sauna. Comfortable for a very wide range of temps, in my
experience.

Mine (Sidi-labelled, no idea who really makes 'em) have a
lycra attachment up the back, and no sole - they come on and
off really easy.

Mark Janeba

 

[Kb]

Anyone try the PI Amphib booties? The look like they might
be easier to get on as the entire back opens from the side
I think. Too bulky though? I would buy one of the winter
specific riding shoes offered by Northwave or Gaerne, but
my feet are pretty wacky and don't fit standard shoes well
(use r7's).

"Mark Janeba" <[email protected]> wrote in
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> KB wrote:
>
> > Hi all. Just wondering, what is the best cold weather
> > shoe cover available??
>
> I've tried 1) quilted nylon & polyester: 80's - too hot
> above freezing,
> 2) Pearl Izumi's polyurethane coated lycra: really hard to
> get on and off, doesn't breathe so your feet steam, and
> not the warmest,
> 3) neoprene toe caps (Quintana Roo? I think): good if not
> very cold, but miserable on really cold days
>
> ...and have settled on 4) Windtex full-shoe covers. Much
> warmer than the thin fabric would suggest on cold days, on
> warmer days the breathability keeps them from being a foot
> sauna. Comfortable for a very wide range of temps, in my
> experience.
>
> Mine (Sidi-labelled, no idea who really makes 'em) have a
> lycra attachment up the back, and no sole - they come on
> and off really easy.
>
> Mark Janeba