Hi all, I invested in a pair of Louis Garneau winter boots and wore them in some filthy conditions yesterday, After a while the boots filled with freezing cold water which didn’t drain anywhere, I don’t think they are leaking through the actual boot but it’s coming in the top, I was wondering if anybody had any top tips without gaffa taping the boots to my leg…..

If you’re not bothered about looks,cut a pair of marigolds and use them as gaiters ( remember to put any tights over the top) .

I made up some neoprene (wet suit material) cuffs about 6 inches long several years ago which have been absolutely brilliant at stopping water running into my boots.

Good ideas, Loving the marigolds.

I have worn my proper full length gaiters on some colder/wetter rides. They work a treat. 🙂
Some of the new shorty ones look good, especially the stretchy ones that are more flexible soft shell than uber water resistant.

or traditional, but short

Pearl Izumi Amfib tights have integrated gaiters, seem to work well.

Thanks for all that, I’m going to hunt for some gaiters, But I’ll have to try the Marigold technique too….

I have also tried using dry suit cuffs the wrong way round which works well. Nice tight seal around the ankle.