I forgot, there are a few more reasons why i like these shoes more than shoe covers:
1) I think they keep my feet drier because water can splash up thru shoe covers' cleat holes.
2) Shoe covers get dirty when you walk around. With these shoes you can ride, walk, ride walk, doesn't matter.
3) Gators are a lot faster and easier to put on than shoe covers.
4) Shoe covers wear out fast if you walk in them a lot.
5) I think shoes with gators just look a lot better than shoe covers. You look like a rock climber/adventurer!