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Originally Posted by flatbutt
My extensive backpacking experience ha s taught me this. You must keep water away from your skin, your head must be covered, your core must be kept warm. When you find a way to keep your feet warm on the bicycle please enlighten me.
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I have waterproof shoe covers for the road bike. These are thin stretchy material that fit tight - all sides including the soles, they are pierced only for the cleats and two velcro straps at the achilles to close them tight - and are waterproof. They cover up past the ankles so I can put the tights over the tops of the covers. This and thin, good quality wool socks, usually 'icebreaker' brand, (and silk sockliners) keep my feet warm and dry on the road bike.
For the gravel bike, I have some SPD compatible gore-tex boots (again, ankle height) made by shimano. I bought them 1/2 size larger (44.5 euro vs 44) to accommodate extra socks. I've used them on the coldest days I've encountered, my feet stay warm and dry.