Of course they’re not waterproof!

No such thing IMO.

Cost £134 from CRC – now reduced – maybe worth waiting until late spring to see if you can pick up a bargain.

In the weather

But they’re not bad.  I think they’ll keep your feet dry in heavy rain for between an hour and an hour and a half – so good enough for the commute.

As for cold – well the verdict is not bad.  On Saturday I had them on for 13 hours in wind, heavy rain, hail and sleet. 

Garmin temperature recorded +4 to -2°C

Feet were getting cold but not that “cannot feel them at all” type of cold.  More the “bit painful” type. I had no overshoes on.  When I stuck some thick overshoes on for the night my feet were pretty warm for the final 4 hours with a temperature between 2 and 4°C

Annoyances

Have a funny elastic lace with a sliding clip thing.  Not really sure what your supposed to do with all the elastic or the clip when you do them up.

Laces broke straight away and needed tying together.

I went +1 on the size but probably should have gone +2.  Feet fit OK but they dig in on the top of my feet.  Wouldn’t want to walk any distance in them.

You need long socks.

Flaps are obviously the wrong way round.  Top should go over bottom to keep water out.

Conclusion

Expensive but warmer and dryer than standard.  With overshoes will keep your feet OK in the cold.  Get two (European) or one UK size bigger.

A few annoying features – stick to laces – they’ve worked for years!