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Six of the best… overshoes for cycling

Six pairs of overshoes to keep your feet warm in poor weather

SealSkinz Neoprene Halo Overshoes (£40)

Don't let the rain stop you from riding - but do make sure you're properly kitted out
Endura's Equipe Superstretch Overshoes are one of our go-to options i bad weather
The Vermarc Squadra Windtex Overshoe is reinforced in key areas for durability and has reflective strips on either side of the zip
Shimano's S3000R overshoes offer good winter protection from wind and rain
The Velotoze overshoes offer excellent protection from wet weather but breathability is lacking as a result
dhb’s Extreme Weather Neoprene Overshoes have proved able to shrug off rain and cold early morning starts
The Sealskinz Neoprene Halo Overshoes have a four-lumen LED to provide added visibility

SealSkinz Neoprene Halo Overshoes (£40)

It’s not often the words ‘innovative’ and ‘overshoes’ are used in the same sentence but SealSkinz’s Neoprene Halo Overshoes are just that.

How come? Each overshoe is equipped with a four-lumen LED light at the rear with two modes (constant and flashing) – great for additional visibility in tricky conditions.

They’re not designed to replace a regular seatpost-mounted rear light by any means but in murky weather, when an overcast sky and driving rain means you need all the help you can get on the road, they’re a really useful, safety conscious addition.

Otherwise, the overshoes themselves offer decent protection from the weather thanks to a neoprene construction, reinforced heel and toe, and a reflective zip, placed on the side of the overshoe to help provide a secure fit. They’re not the warmest overshoes we’ve featured here in terms of windproofing, and we found our feet got chilly on really cold rides, but if you regularly ride at night, whether in training or while commuting, the LED lights on the Halos are a real boon.

Price: £40
Website: SealSkinz