Why not just invest in the winter cycling shoes? They look like a pair of mid-rise hiking boots and are mostly wind and water proof. I wear mine with Smartwool ski socks, normally $25 retail, but got them for under $10 by shopping a sale online at REI Outlet. The wool ski socks when worn with the winter cycling shoes keep the feet warm and dry without having to deal with shoe covers, and the length of the ski socks help to keep the lower legs warm under thermal winter cycling tights.