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Six of the best… overshoes for cycling

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

Vermarc Squadra Windtex Overshoes (£47.99)

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

Vermarc Squadra Windtex Overshoes (£47.99)

The lightweight, windproof fabric of Vermarc’s Squadra overshoes is quite thin, making these a great option for milder riders, as opposed to the very depths of winter.

The fabric does a really good job of keeping the wind out, though, and has a light fleece lining to provide a fair level of insulation.

Vermarc Squadra Windtex Overshoes – review

The overshoes are reinforced on the undersides to help provide a little extra durability areas prone to getting snagged on shoes or when walking off the bike. The hi-viz strips on the edges of the zips (covered by a generous flap at the top) are a handy extra touch.

Waterproofing, we found, was very good, and while the serious cold may leave you wanting something a little warmer, the low bulk of Vermarc’s overshoes means you get a comfortable, natural and close fit. The stretch of the fabric (comprised of 80 per cent polyester and 20 per cent elastane) means there’s easy to get on and off.

Price: £47.99
Website: Vermarc