Endura Road Overshoes review

As a brand based in Scotland, Endura understands wet conditions and its simply named Road Overshoes do a good job of protecting you from the rain.

The smooth outer surface is less prone to wetting out than a fabric outer face and it attracts less dirt too.

The fit is close without feeling tight, although some rubbing of the uppers on the cranks may lead to wear.

Endura Road Overshoes specifications

Endura’s 3mm neoprene upper has seams that, like the Van Rysel 2mm RoadR 500 overshoes I've also tested, are stitched on the inside but welded on the outside, so they don't need to be taped. There’s no hem at the upper cuff, helping to ensure a close fit against bib tights.

Endura uses a chunky reversed zip with a large metal and plastic puller. It’s offset to the outer side of the overshoe, so there’s less chance of rubbing on the Achilles tendon.

It’s backed with an inner storm flap to help prevent water ingress and shield the foot from the zip. This folds over the top of the zip to form a zip garage. There’s also a reflective strip up both sides of the zipper.

Endura’s base is one piece and made of sturdy fabric. Unlike many of the best cycling overshoes, there’s no Velcro strap across the bottom, under the midfoot, which should mean less tendency to wear.

Endura Road Overshoes performance

The Endura Road Overshoes are easy to fit and the sturdy zip is simple to use. They feel robust and are warm at low single-digit temperatures on damp roads, with the smooth surface helping to shed water.

They provide good coverage, with a tight cuff that helps avoid water ingress. The 3mm neoprene is a standard weight used by many overshoes, and is warm and insulating.

There’s also pretty good coverage under the sole, which is usually where water finds its way into overshoes. This helps prevent water penetration, although the heel opening is still fairly large.

The fit is reasonably tight, although I found I was getting a little rub on the cranks from the area around the ankle, which may lead to this area wearing over time. This could be down to my pedalling style, although there’s a little looseness in the fit of the neoprene here, too.

Endura Road Overshoes bottom line

The Endura Road Overshoes benefit from quality construction and the use of neoprene with a rain-shedding surface, helping to keep your feet drier.

The offset zip helps with pedalling comfort and the tight, raw-edged ankle cuff keeps water out well.

They feel sturdy and are well priced for a name-brand item, at least in the UK and Europe, but the US pricing is less competitive.