I rode home in a steady rain last night and enjoyed it. But, I've got a rain cape that goes over the hands and covers my core and thighs. Also, I have waterproof shoes that i tried for the first time--they worked--I'm wearing them again today. Bottom of my pant legs got wet which got my wool socks wet but I wasn't cold.

I know a rain cape isn't for everyone as it slows you down some, yet I'm amazed they aren't more popular as I really enjoy riding under one. It's breezy instead of clammy.

Hah, I had much the same experience as you. Had adequate pants, jacket and helmet cover but my feet and hands were soaked.

At one point on my ride, I was going through water up to my bb on a side street, was crazy.

Anyone have any alternatives to the seal-skinz gloves? Something that won't wear out as much?

I think you and I share the same problem ! Here are a few things that I have noticed -

- make sure the shoes aren't too tight to allow easy blood circulation
- Woolen socks might help
- I use chemical warmers once temp's go below 30 F They help me for around 30-45 min., but after that it is just brutal. Hands and feet get numb, non-functional and it is just painful after that !

I have an assortment of gloves. For commuting, the ones I've settled on are leather work gloves. I treat them with Snoseal and if needed, I use Smartwool glove liners. I've found them to be adequate for an hour ride in the pouring rain. My hands stay warm and dry. There's no membrane to wear out, and the palm/fingertips don't seem to wear out like they do on my other gloves.

Yes, and they'll fit most shoes. Hiking boots, maybe.

Try kayaking neoprene gloves. Kinda work like a wet suit--a little water gets in, but soon your hands are fairly warm. I have yet to find a truly waterproof glove.

I tell folks that you will get wet riding in the rain; you can either be cold-wet or warm-wet, depending on your clothing.

New guy here (well, kind of). For me, the best thing I have found riding in the rain is a rain poncho. I am a not a speedy rider, so, the poncho isn't any problem for me. I drape it over the handlebars and that keeps my hands dry. My feet still get a little wet even with fenders, but that has never been a big problem (until I had a sidewall blowout a couple of years ago and had to walk 2 1/2 miles home in a downpour pushing my bike).

Those look great, I just wish they were SPD compatible.