I use them for mountain biking, and I have found that no matter how expensive a bootie is, it will eventually fall apart. Which is why I like these, they are relatively cheap, work about as well, and it isn't a big deal when they fall apart.
Only downside is the velcro closure doesn't allow for much adjustment, so if you have big feet and skinny ankles it will not fit tight.
Neo Protect II is definitely a warmer cover than most, but still limited to about 20 degree F and above. Great fit and very easy on and off. Primary use is mountain biking.
When I ride my bike to work it's two hours each way. On a day the temps were in the high 30s I had a light pair of wool socks and these booties. My feet stayed warm for the first hour and got a little cold the second hour.
These are easy to put on and take off, and they are holding up well.
Good shoe covers for the rain and cold. They are not insulated but still do the job when it's cold. The price was excellent.
These fit just right and did a great job early this cycling season, they feel sturdy enough to last many more.
These work great for adding a bit of warmth for temps in the 20s to low 30s. They don't really keep your feet dry unless there's only a little bit of spray. For real rain, booties like the Sugoi Zap work much better. Good value for the LC price, although they start to fall apart after about a season.
I have been using Louis Garneau Neo Protect II Shoe Covvers for several (winter) seasons now. Based on the harsh weather and my milage from Nov to March, getting 1 to 1-12 seasons from these is fine. I always wait for them to go on sale so to have a 2nd set ready to go when the current pair wears out. I hate the cold, but I hate not riding more. These help make it easier to ride, knowing my toes will be warm even when its 19 degrees, cloudy and windy. They also help when it is wet out, but not on down pours.
Good protection for low temp and when wet rain
This is the second pair Ive bought. They work great on winter rides here in Kansas. Keep my feet warm into the teens. Very easy to take on and off. The larges fit my size 13s perfectly
I just threw away a pair of booties I used for one year because the zipper failed. I won't mention the brand but it rhymes with crap-o.
Happy to find these basic booties with VELCRO. They're exactly what I wanted - nothing fancy and no zips.
Got the neon yellow ones !! To be seen !
Def worth every penny
Bought these in Medium to fit my Size EU42 shoes, Went right on my road shoes and provided excellent protection against the wind, rain and cold of November in NY. However, trying to fit the Medium onto my MTB shoes proved nearly impossible...I was afraid of tearing the bootie as it cleared the larger heel area. Ordered a size Large for the MTB shoes and they work without too much strain.
Plus Easy onoff (with correct size!)
Good protection from moderate weather - not extreme coldwet. I've used them to 30 degrees in comfort
Minus Hook and loop closure - these tend to get gummed up with use. If they last the season, I'll be happy
Face it, these are not the most expensive shoe covers, but they serve well. If you ride a lot, they should be good for the winter season into early spring. The price allows for annual replacement. If you ride less often, these should last you a couple of seasons unless the hook and eye closures stop functioning.
I would recommend these to anyone looking for a solid, less expensive shoe cover
So far I've used this on a few rides and they have kept my feet warm and dry. I've never been one to wear a lot of bright colors but I understand that the movement of legs and feet are the best places to have bright colors for visibility by drivers. So this year I got the bright yellow. I think they do a good job making me more visible to drivers - my riding buddies sure think so.
These were my first pair of shoe covers and have been worn once during a 100 mile gravel race. Easy to put on with the full back zipper, fit well over my shoes with good clearance for the cleats, and kept my feet warm and happy. Temps were in the low 40's at the start but I'm confident these will be good in cooler temps, too.
I go through one pair of these every year. None of them hold up well. These are expensive well-made but still they only last a year As costly as they are they are probably the best ones I have had for cold weather.
I MTB all winter, and chew through a pair of these each year. They do the job keeping warm feet! Sizing runs a bit small I'm an 8 men's and needed an M. The velcro quality is adequate, but the trim and stitching isn't as tough as the neoprene, so that is where they blow out first...across the sole. At-home reinforcement buys me a few more months of service. Can't beat the price, just don't expect years of service.
These have a Velcro closure rather then a zipper and are much easier to put on. I use them in temps from the high twenties to the mid forties.
