Castelli Nano Overshoes

Photo: Castelli

I recently bought these overshoes as my old rain pair began to fall apart. A silicon coated/polyurethane outer shell did a great job keeping the water out on a fairly wet day, this ride with Mark and Jamie. Paired with wool socks on the inside, they also kept me warm down to about 40ºF (5ºC). Can't ask for much else from overshoes. On slightly more subjective grounds, they do aid aerodynamics and look quite fantastic. The downside is that they do feel fragile: I put them on with care and cringe when I scrape them accidentally against ground or pedals. I also had to order a whole size up as the claimed size would not zip all the way up. Castelli clothing is often a little on the pricier side (not like Assos or Rapha) but it is easy to find these on sale online, in which case they are great value, however, I think you should look elsewhere if you want your first pair of overshoes; a heavy duty neoprene would be a little more suited to the day-in, day-out wear and tear caused by having to wear overshoes most days. As a 2nd pair or a rain pair, I would be hard pressed to find a better pair of overshoes and would highly recommend these to anyone. (Photo: Castelli). Official Site