By Paul Norman

Published: Friday, 15 October 2021 at 12:00 am


You’re not going to enjoy riding through the colder months in just your best cycling shoes, which are typically designed for more clement conditions, with lots of ventilation and lightweight uppers, so the best cycling overshoes will keep your feet warm and dry in the worst weather.

While a pair of winter cycling shoes are the best option if you’re a dedicated foul weather rider, a pair of overshoes is the most convenient way to add some weatherproofing and insulation to cope with cold, wet conditions. 

Read on for our top-rated picks, links to full reviews of all the overshoes we’ve tested as well as more buying advice.

Best cycling overshoes, as rated by our expert testers

  • Castelli Pioggia 3 overshoes: £55 / $59.99 / AU$102
  • Endura Freezing Point overshoes: £49.99 / $69.99
  • Gore C5 Windstopper Thermo overshoes: £59.99 / $79.99 / AU$105
  • Rapha Overshoes: £55 / $75 /  AU$95
  • Shimano S3100R NPU+ overshoes: £49.99

Castelli Pioggia 3 overshoes

4.5 out of 5 star rating
"Best
Castelli’s Pioggia 3 overshoes are a smart-looking option.
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  • £55 / $59.99 / AU$102 as tested
  • Smooth, stretchy and good looks
  • Comfortably warm despite their lack of bulk

Finally, an overshoe that looks quite nice on, with low bulk and a stretchy, close fit. Functionality is good too, with excellent waterproofing and wind resistance, and enough insulation for comfort on winter rides in typical UK temperatures.

Castelli claims that they’re aero (they certainly look it), and they’re thin enough that you can adjust Boa dials on your shoes through them too.