Can anyone tell me if SPD shoes are waterproof? Do they all let water in through the cleat or are there any super duper SPDs which are genuinely waterproof.
Does anyone have any experience of the Shimano MT90 hiking boot style SPDs? Are these waterproof? Would anyone recommend these - I am trying to avoid having to wear gaiters in order to cover up the tiny area between the waterproof trousers and shoe - in other words, the ankle.
I don't want to get wet! And its bucketing down!
Are SPDs Waterproof?
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Asdace
I wear Sealskin socks as a extra protection, although the water may still get in on top of ankles. Saying that I also wear the Shimano SPD sandals on tour, which soon dry out and again wear Sealskin's if the weather is a bit on the cool side. The latest Shimano SPD sandals are a tad better than mine, but are still good for touring in the summer months.
Having just got back after a VERY wet commute 
I can recommend the Ozzo overshoes which I sometimes wear over my shoes. In today's heavy rain, my shoes are only slightly damp - I could feel water running down my waterproof trousers into my shoes 
On balance, I thik it may be better to wear normal bibtights and just get wet. I take a change of clothes for work anyway, anf the lycra dries quickly.
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I can recommend the Ozzo overshoes which I sometimes wear over my shoes. In today's heavy rain, my shoes are only slightly damp - I could feel water running down my waterproof trousers into my shoes
On balance, I thik it may be better to wear normal bibtights and just get wet. I take a change of clothes for work anyway, anf the lycra dries quickly.
N
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woopidedoo2
alot of people use ozzo so that must say something, i think some stuff is for sale on acf??
personally i use vanguard overshoes they work well too,
a bit bulky to carry around if your riding lightweight though, fine if touring.
im looking to invest in a pair of sealskinz socks/gloves given the present conditions!!
personally i use vanguard overshoes they work well too,
a bit bulky to carry around if your riding lightweight though, fine if touring.
im looking to invest in a pair of sealskinz socks/gloves given the present conditions!!
Jam05
Yes, water can ingress through the cleats and that is why some put very strong tape (duct tape) on the inside to prevent ingress of water. However, water will still ingress through the top anyway, hence why so many use sealskin or overshoes (or both!). others don’t tape the inside of the shoe as the holes also allow cooling air thereby helping keep feet cool when it’s warm.
Yes, water can ingress through the cleats and that is why some put very strong tape (duct tape) on the inside to prevent ingress of water. However, water will still ingress through the top anyway, hence why so many use sealskin or overshoes (or both!). others don’t tape the inside of the shoe as the holes also allow cooling air thereby helping keep feet cool when it’s warm.
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piedwagtail91
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merlin have some diadora chilli extreme winter shoes in. (scroll down to the bottom), though they are something you really need to try on to get the right fit.
http://www.merlincycles.co.uk/acatalog/Shoes.html
they are pretty waterproof as the sole is sealed so water can't get in through the cleat.
after a while in the rain though water does start to seep down from the top of the cuff, but i suppose overshoes may help stop that.
http://www.merlincycles.co.uk/acatalog/Shoes.html
they are pretty waterproof as the sole is sealed so water can't get in through the cleat.
after a while in the rain though water does start to seep down from the top of the cuff, but i suppose overshoes may help stop that.
I have never bothered to seal the cleat slots, and find that water doesn't get in unless I walk in puddles.
To keep my feet dry in wet weather, I wear Chapak "Mustang" goretex overshoes from Mike Dyason, and use the cuffs off a pair of Marigold rubber gloves to seal the tops and prevent water running down my leg and into the top.
To keep my feet dry in wet weather, I wear Chapak "Mustang" goretex overshoes from Mike Dyason, and use the cuffs off a pair of Marigold rubber gloves to seal the tops and prevent water running down my leg and into the top.
piedwagtail91 wrote:merlin have some diadora chilli extreme winter shoes in. (scroll down to the bottom), though they are something you really need to try on to get the right fit.
http://www.merlincycles.co.uk/acatalog/Shoes.html
they are pretty waterproof as the sole is sealed so water can't get in through the cleat.
after a while in the rain though water does start to seep down from the top of the cuff, but i suppose overshoes may help stop that.
I have the older version of these - very comfortable and very waterproof but I had to return my first pair because of a bust zip. The second pair look like going the same way, but in fairness they've had a lot of use for about 3 years now.