IMO pogies are great for dry cold / sub-zero but I’m not sure I’d want them in heavy rain as they’d absorb water / water pool inside

Ah yes – I hadn’t thought of that…

Not at all.

Par for course at my end of UK.

Bar mitts on my commuter drop bars  and hotpogs rotate round the other bikes

I’ve had mine absolutely drenched and hovering at zero. Yeah they get heavy but my hands are still warmer that in bulky gloves that will get jost as wet.

Are these complete overkill for UK winter riding?

Absolutely not.

What happens when you crash using these?

Its no different from crashing without them. They’re not tight enough to affect the process of removing your hand (although some might argue that would be an advantage).

I’ve crashed a few time with them and my hands have always made it out.

I’ve had a pair for a couple of years now, it’s never really felt cold enough to try them yet! Need to give em an airing!.

Are these complete overkill for UK winter riding? I like the idea of warm hands…

saw a pizza delivery rider on a moped with some this afternoon – spring in Aus’ so was just nudging 28degC hope he remembers to remove the choc’s when it warms up