Originally Posted by
JPprivate
I stay pretty dry in torrential rain, the last thing I refined was putting plastic bags on my feet (preferrably the ones newspapers come in). I put them over my socks and then put my shoes on. Worked well.
also readily available and helpful are breadbags... use whatever you've got in this weather.
Originally Posted by
scoatw
In that kind of rain I wear Showers Pass touring shoe covers. Not cheap, but worth the $$. They keep me totally dry and comfortable. Heavy duty and built to last.
Showers Pass makes about the best long-range-riding / commuter gear, but also quite spendy. My commutes aren't long enough to justify it, but I'd consider shelling out for it were I to get more winter miles in.