Toe cover vs. shoe cover

[alpinerabbit]

I saw them on a guide's feet on my cycling holidays last year, so they seem to work and stay on fine.

Might be a better option than a full bootie because they do not trap humidity as much, as you say, the problem is mainly the toes, the rest of the feet might be served with wool socks.

Personally I wear windproof socks but I get slightly chilly toes still.

heh. see what gadgets the bike fair tomorrow will have in store for me.

[Andrea]

I have a pair of assos wind-proof toe covers that stay on very well. I wear them if the temp is over 45ish. If it's colder, I have some Pearl Izumi shoe covers that I absolutely LOVE. I suffer from horribly cold feet, though, so a lot of people will be in toe covers when I break out the Pearls.

[Crankin]

I have toe covers and booties. I wear the toe covers with wool socks when it's in the low fifties or so. I wear the booties when it's in the forties or below. Sometimes, I wear both! Or, I have been known to slip a chemical warmer in between socks and shoes and then the booties if it's in the thirties...
I can stand the cold on my face, but if my feet are cold, forget it.

[indysteel]

I have some PI toe covers (size small I think) that stay on just fine. Those, along with wool socks and charcoal toe warmers keep my feet warm enough for the amount of riding I typcially do when it's freezing or above. I have some PI shoe covers, too, but I hate trying to get them on and usually just opt for the toe covers.

[SouthernBelle]

I love my PI calientoes and they stay on quite well. They make a big difference in the cold too.