Question: I bought a couple sets of neoprene booties, once (mail order)(two different sizes), to try them out. I found that they were designed for narrow "racing" shoes rather than the Shimano SH-M037 shoes we have (mountain bikes shoes, I guess?, recesses cleats that make walking easier). In order to be wide enough to fit this shoe, they ended up too long.
So, what booties work on these non-aerodynamic shoes?
As for rain gear, we have opted for the J&G Cyclewear
http://www.bicycleclothing.com/ rain capes and helmet covers (the long version to fit over a helmet with a visor -- we wear glasses, the visor helps some in the rain). I simply would drown in my own sweat riding in a rain suit. I even find the modern tight weave fabrics of windbreakers too un-breathable, so that I get wet under that from sweat. So, yes, rain capes are well ventillated, but I need that.
If it is really nasty, we'll rent a room (if we can) and hunker down, dry out & warm up. We are not masochists, really, at least not when it's raining.