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Description
Walk out into the rain in the shoes you love, and come home with dry socks
Wet weather used to mean a choice: ruin the boots you actually want to wear, or carry a second pair and change at both ends of the day. These covers end that. Zip them on over your work boots, your leather shoes or your sneakers, walk straight through the downpour, and come off at the door with the mud and the water still on the outside.
They are a tall waterproof shell that comes up the calf, grips the ground with its own tread, and folds flat into a pannier, a backpack or a desk drawer the moment the sky clears. One pair covers every rainy day of the year.
Calf-high, so the flooded curb stays out
Ankle covers are fine for drizzle. These stand about 15.7 in (40 cm) from the sole on every size, so the top sits high on the calf and your pant leg falls over it. Flooded sidewalks, rutted tracks, long wet grass and spray coming off a front wheel all stop at the shell. One buyer walked a calf-high flowing stream in them and came out dry.
A full-length zip runs the whole outer side, so you step in with the cover open flat and zip it closed over a lugged work boot in seconds. The top is elasticated and pulls in with a webbing band and a snap; a second webbing strap crosses the instep and snaps down, so the foot stays put under a pedal, a shifter or a long walk.
A real tread that bites into wet pavement
The sole is a thick moulded unit with a deep chevron tread and a raised edge that wraps up around the toe and heel. It grips wet pavement, mud and slush the way a good rain boot does, so you keep the footing your boots give you instead of trading it away for a smooth plastic skin. The shell is coated PVC: water runs straight off it, and it rinses clean under a tap.
Rated highly by commuters
"Needed to buy these last minute for a 50K hike, weather called for heavy rain and it was correct! I wore sandals and socks underneath so I would have known if there was even a tiny leak, but my feet were the only dry feet by the end of the hike." Martha P.
"We hiked a calf-high flowing stream and his shoes were 100% the entire hike! Highly recommend!!" Betty D.
"Keep my shoes and pants dry when walking on the 1-2 inches flood water on the side walk or even on the road. Best value for a quality item." Richard C.
"Ordered for my husband who works outside and needed something to keep his feet dry. He's worn these multiple times on rainy days and they work great." Maggie D.
"So handy to slip over slippers or shoes and run out in the rain or snow." Elizabeth R.
Every pair is covered by Gear Elevation's 90-day returns, so if the size is wrong, swap it.
Where they earn their keep
Riding a motorcycle or scooter in the wet, where your feet take the spray the rest of you misses. Outdoor trades and site visits, where the boots are expensive and the ground is mud. Dog walks and school runs through wet grass. Fishing, gardening and yard work. Flooded sidewalks and curbside puddles deeper than an ankle. And travel, where a pair of these weighs almost nothing and saves packing a second pair of boots. The reflective strip on each shaft throws headlights back at drivers, so the evening walk home is a safer one.
Better than disposable overshoes, better than a second pair of boots
Disposable overshoes tear at the first curb and have no grip. A second pair of rain boots costs more, weighs a kilo and has to be carried both ways. These are reusable season after season, pack flat, and cost less than a lunch. Rinse the mud off, let them dry, fold them away and they are ready for the next storm.
Pick your size in ten seconds
Order by the shoe size you wear every day. The sole length column is the inside length of the cover, the space your shoe sits in.
| Size | US men's | US women's | EU | Sole length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S | 4.5–5.5 | 6.5–7.5 | 36–37 | 10.4 in (26.5 cm) |
| M | 6–7 | 8–9 | 38–39 | 11.2 in (28.5 cm) |
| L | 7.5–8.5 | 9.5–10.5 | 40–42 | 11.8 in (30 cm) |
| XL | 9.5–11.5 | 11.5–12 | 43–45 | 12.6 in (32 cm) |
Over work boots, hiking boots or motorcycle boots, take the next size up. The chart is written for everyday shoes and a lugged sole wants the extra room. Between two sizes? Take the larger: a cover with a little spare length still seals and still walks beautifully.
What you get
- One pair of waterproof boot covers, a left and a right, in your size
- Full-length zip down the outer side of each shaft, with a flap over it
- Elasticated top cuff with a webbing band and a snap fastener
- Webbing instep strap with a snap fastener, across the top of the foot
- Moulded sole with a deep chevron tread and a wrapped toe and heel edge
- A reflective panel on the outer side of each shaft
- Black, in four sizes, about 15.7 in (40 cm) tall on every size
Frequently asked questions
Is this one cover or a pair?
A pair. One left, one right, in the size you choose.
Which size do I need?
Use the chart above and order by your normal shoe size: S covers US men's 4.5–5.5 and women's 6.5–7.5, up to XL for men's 9.5–11.5 and women's 11.5–12. Go one size up over work or hiking boots. "My son wears a 10.5 shoe and an XL was perfect" (Betty D.).
Will they fit over walking or work boots?
Yes, and that is what the zip is for: the cover opens flat, so it goes over a lugged sole instead of being stretched over it. Size up, and if the boot is a heavy one, choose XL.
How far up the leg do they come?
About 15.7 in (40 cm) from the sole to the top of the cuff, on every size. On most adults that sits high on the calf, below the knee, so "feel free to splash in a puddle" (Mary K.).
What does the reflector do?
A reflective panel on the outer side of each shaft returns headlights and flashlight beams, so drivers pick you out on a dark, wet evening.
Can I walk normally in them?
Yes. The instep strap keeps the foot section in place and the moulded tread grips wet pavement, grass and mud, so you walk, ride and climb exactly as you would in your own boots. "They fit great!! We wore them all day" (Mary K.).
Are they reusable?
Yes, season after season. Rinse them off, let them dry fully, then fold them flat and put them away ready for the next storm.
Will they stay on while I walk?
A correctly sized pair grips the shoe, and the instep strap and elasticated cuff hold the rest. Order your true size (one up over boots) and they stay put all day.
Dry feet, whatever the weather. Add your size to the cart and the next downpour is one you walk straight through.
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