• Specification

• Price: £42
• Sizes: S-XXL
• Website: Sportful

Once on, the overshoes stay put well and the coverage above and below the sole is great – there are very few areas for water to creep in, even from road spray. They sit snugly around the cleats and heel area, too.

The original purpose of the overshoes was as a time trial bootie for Contador and his team-mates, and they are cut long to boost their aerodynamic properties. That is furthered helped by the close fit, but most regular riders will be more interested in the protection offered.

The SpeedSkin’s material is fully waterproof, though like any overshoe there’s still potential for water to creep in through the sole or by running down your leg. I found them really good for milder, wet rides but in colder winter temperatures I would prefer something with better thermal properties.

Conclusion

The Sportful SpeedSkin Booties are a lightweight, windproof and waterproof set of overshoes. They lack a little in the thermal department, but for climates where the weather is milder and you’re likely to ride regularly in damp conditions, they are a good choice.

Pros

• Fully waterproof, with taped seams ensuring no water ingress
• Excellent close fit but still easy enough to get on

Cons

• Lack of thermal protection for cold winter rides
• Expensive