Rapha Winter Overshoes review – and the great zip debate

A surprisingly warm and waterproof overshoe for its weight that will suit those who hate fiddling with zips

Image shows a rider wearing Rapha's Winter Overshoes.
(Image credit: Future)
Cycling Weekly Verdict

As you would expect from Rapha, the materials and finish of the Winter Overshoe are high quality and its performance is excellent for such a low bulk shoe. The zip-less design has its merits but also takes some getting used to and is likely to win it as many enemies as friends.

Reasons to buy
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    Low bulk and weight

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    High quality materials and finish

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    No awkward or uncomfortable zip

Reasons to avoid
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    A challenge to get on and off

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As a brand known for both the design as well as function of its products, you might have thought that Rapha would keep away from putting its name on something as unstylish as an overshoe. But rather than shy away, it's stepped up with the zip-less Winter Overshoe.

How would Rapha’s offering compare with the rest of the best cycling overshoes we’ve had on test?  

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