In my experience plastic bags sandwiched between two socks are OK for short rides. Maybe up to an hour. But they’re obviously not breathable at all. I deemed this unimportant, not being a very sweaty person, and feet don’t really sweat, do they..? I learned that they do. Go for an all day ride in carrier bags and you’ll be wrinkled like a prune by the time you return.
Planet X overshoes are a massive improvement over summer shoes and an absolute bargain to boot. However, you will look like Napoleon Dynamite, and they will let water in given enough rain. They will delay it considerably though, and help stop the wind chilling your feet too.
Now I have spoken several times about MW81 boots – and I will again
Mine fell apart and Madison said it was because we had had a wet winter.
Currently considering winter boots and these and Northwaves seem to be the main contenders, so I’m interested, what fell apart on them?