The Best Cycling Shoe Covers for Keeping Your Feet Warm and Dry

Tough, yet soft-shelled, these toe covers from Pearl Izumi offer incredible cold-weather protection. They use durable Kevlar fabric on their underside for increased abrasion resistance and scuff prevention, while an adjustable hook-and-loop closure helps ensure a great fit. They work well with both road and mountain shoes, and they have plenty of reflective elements, thanks to BioViz technology.

Best yet: They’re also completely windproof and waterproof.

Made with an incredibly tough Kevlar fabric, these shoe covers protect most of the forefoot from windchill and water. They’ll keep your toes warm while you’re out in cold weather, and like many Rockbros products, they’ll cost significantly less than bigger brand names.

They’re elasticized for easily stretching over the shoes, and while they’re not entirely waterproof, they’re water-resistant. They also have reflective accents for increased visibility at night. The only downside? They come in only sizes S/M and L/XL, fitting men’s shoe sizes 6 to 12, so those with smaller or larger feet may have trouble slipping them on.

Many shoe and toe covers are purely water-resistant, but not waterproof. This pair from Fizik is guaranteed to keep your feet both warm and dry during the brutal conditions of the coldest months. Rather than pull them over your shoes with elasticized bands, these covers have zippered closures for an easy fit. They also have rubberized outsoles for great grip while in use, and have reflective accents and piping for visibility at night.

With strong neoprene and three-layer breathable, waterproof fabric, many reviewers say these covers are incredibly warm and reliable, even in the harshest conditions.

Breathable, windproof, waterproof, and ultra-tough, these overshoes from Gore Wear are some of the toughest on the market. They’re made with abrasion-resistant polyester that promises year-round weather protection from rain, snow, and heavy moisture. They also have Velcro closures that can be used to adjust the right fit over your pair of casual sneakers or cycling shoes.

Several reviewers say these overshoes are great for rainy weather, and they even fit well when tossed over a pair of insulated winter boots.

Simple, straightforward, and affordable, Giro’s Ambient toe covers are water- and wind-resistant for some light weatherproofing, and super compact for packing away. They have a durable toe guard in case you kick or scrape them with your shoes on, and their tough synthetic neoprene provides some added abrasion resistance.

These are great for those cool but not cold days, as Giro recommends them for wear in conditions between 55 and 65 degrees Fahrenheit. Still, they’re small and affordable enough to pack and use as some extra protection when you need them.

These shoe coverings are for those who want something super lightweight that can protect those expensive cycling shoes from road dirt and grime. They’ll also warm your feet, of course, as they’ll engulf your kicks with stretchy nylon that smooths out around your shoes’ shape. They have a zipper closure for an easy fit, and they come in two colors: black and neon green.

They won’t, however, keep your kicks completely dry in rainy conditions, nor will they warm on intensely cool days. According to several Amazon reviewers, they’re best reserved for summer days and cool fall weather, protecting against road grime without providing true weatherproofing.

Softshell shoe covers are practical for when you want less of a plastic feel on your feet while riding and want to avoid that crunching sound you'll get from sturdier covers. This pair from Pearl Izumi is made with a mixture of elastane, Kevlar, polyamide, and polyester, a combination of fabrics that makes these shoe covers quiet, abrasion-resistant, and easily pliable.

They’re great for wind protection and water-resistance, and their Kevlar bottom paneling means minor tears and scraps are a thing of the past. They fit with a hook-and-loop closure and are simple to get on and off, meaning you can easily warm up and shed layers on the fly.