Hello

My experience showed me that bike gaiters (ie. overshoes, such as those from Vaude) aren't a good solution, as they don't fit very well and I don't know what to do with them once I get to a destination where there's no place to hang them to dry.

As an alternative, I'm thinking of getting hiking gaiters long enough to protect my legs the knee down, and a pair of waterproof shoes dressy enough to be worn in the city.

If you do use that combination, I'd appreciate any feedback.

Thank you.

I use gaiters together with waterproof hiking shoes for winter riding when there is snow and slush on the roads.. Mine are made from gore-tex and they are long enough to reach all the way up to my knees. I like them very much they offer excellent protection to my lower legs and add a little bit of extra warmth.

I use gaiters for backcountry skiing when biking in questionable conditions and they're excellent when paired with waterproof pants and boots. But waterproof shoes dressy enough for use in the city********** No shoe is terribly 'dressy' when covered with road dirt. Suggest you look into carrying a second set of footwear or leaving something at the office.

Thanks for the feedback. There's no mud in the city, so this is not a concern. I just meant shoes that are OK to wear eg. in the office or restaurant.

What brands of waterproof shoes do you use?

LL Bean boots https://www.llbean.com/llb/shop/31178...oductId=197697

Thanks but I can't wear LL Beans boots at the office.

Does someone know of dark waterproof shoes that can be worn in the city?

Clarks has some nice ones: https://www.clarks.co.uk/c/mens-gore-tex

Thanks for the link. There doesn't seem to be much choice for waterproof shoes to ride bicycles and wearable at the office. Looks like there's a market.

I find it easier to keep some nice shoes at work.

Not just for the office, but any public place I go to (theater, exhibits, restaurants, etc.) So it's either finding normal-looking waterproof shoes or carrying a pair of regular shoes in a bag.

I'll investigate how people handle this issue in Holland/DK.