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If something is labelled waterproof and breathable, chances are that it is not waterproof. That is definitely the case with these shoe covers.
When it is sprinkling or you are riding through light puddles these are a significant improvement over nothing, especially with mesh topped shoes. But if you plan on riding a decent distance (5+ miles) in anything more than a mist, your feet will get wet.
I had high hopes for these shoe covers and I rode 8 miles in a steady light rain. By the time I got home both of my socks were soaked as well as the underside of the covers that was in contact with the top of my shoe, so I am convinced that the material is easily water permeable and the water did not ingress from beneath.
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I purchased these for use on my mountain bike bike shoes. I prefer these shoes for both my commuting and mountain biking needs since they are nicer to wear around after the ride when needed. That aid, I was hoping that these covers would suit my needs, after the initially too small of a size, they do.My main frustration with this product is that the sizes do not seem to be listed. They are listed as small, medium, etc., this doesn't work for me. So I took a chance and ordered the X-Large ones hoping that they would not be too big/small, they ended up being way too small. When I got them there are shoe sizes listed in each one, a feature that would be great on the sellers site. To give you an idea, the size that I ended up with after returning the too small version as the XX-L version. Here is a size chart I ended up finding on the product:
S M L XL XXL
Shoe Size 7 7-8.5 8.5-10 10-13 13-15
Shoe Size(Eur) 0"-39" 39.5"-42" 42.5"-44" 44.5"-46" 46.5"-49"
If you plan to use these covers on pure road bike shoes the sizing chart should be right on for you. I you want to use them on a pair of mountain bike shoes, I would recommend the next size up. I wear 11's, and the XL was way too small for them.
Apart from the sizing issues, this product is very easy to put on and use, and works as you would expect. It blocks the wind, and most of the water, just not the water from a torrential downpour, which I did not expect it to do anyways.
Great product once you get fitted!
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I've been using these for my daily road commute and occasional longer rides for about two months December to February. Winter here on Vancouver Island means rain, lots of it, so "waterproof" has to mean WATERPROOF to work in this climate. I would give these about a 90% effectiveness rating in the waterproof category. My shoes are an open mesh style, and I have never had wet socks with these booties, even riding through deep, large puddles on pavement. The only wetness is on the outer shoe soles, which are quite open on these shoe covers, and considerable condensation-type moisture on the inner fabric sometimes when it is warmer.A caution, and the only weakness in this shoe cover if your shoe is a little wider or bulkier, the sides of the shoe cover may not fit right to the sole. The opening on the bottom is too large and would be better with more of a full sole.
As far as quality, excellent. I had a pair of Castelli's disintegrate within two months, and these are holding up very well, except for a small hole that I have worn through in the kevlar toe pad, from putting my foot down at red lights.
Excellent product recommended!
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