I have spiffy new calientoes and amfib shoe covers since I'll actually be *riding* in the colder weather this year (it's NC - how cold does it really get?!). However, I've tried said gadgets on over my cycling shoes and they both go over the front of the sole. This is where I tend to step down when I stop (no, I haven't yet mastered the technique of going over the top tube - I sort of lean the bike). Is the fabric tougher than it looks? Or am I gonna have holds there very quickly? Help?! We're *finally* in for some fall like weather the next couple of days, so I may well need at least the calientoes.

Carrie Anne