The BBB Arctic Duty Shoe Covers are warm, fit well, have excellent reflective details and are easy to put on. However, they struggled in heavy rain and they are quite expensive.
The Arctic Duty Shoe Covers are made with 3mm of waterproof Neoprene and a NeoSkin outer layer with a thermal lining and glued seams designed to keep your feet warm and dry.
I tested them, in conditions ranging from -3℃ to 10℃. On a two-hour early morning ride at -3℃ they did a decent job of keeping my feet warm, although by the end of the ride my toes were getting cold. I do suffer from colder hands and feet than most of my riding partners though.
They performed well against the wind. On a ride with a chilly northerly, they did a good job of keeping my feet warm with no noticeable drafts getting through.
When paired with winter socks, I found I was comfortable down to around 0℃. Any colder and I tend to struggle no matter what I have on my feet.
At the top end of the aforementioned temperature scale, my feet were getting warm, but they never felt overly sweaty.
In light rain, they performed well with nothing getting in. However, on one long ride it started to rain heavily for around 45 minutes. While they held out initially, eventually moisture made its way in. Most of this came from water running down my tights and into my shoes, leaving me with cold feet. I’d recommend wearing the Arctic Duty Shoe Covers with leg warmers or tights over the top to minimise this.
I still think shoe covers are better than boots in heavy rain though, as you don’t end up with water sloshing around. They have a fully open sole and fasten with a Velcro strap with plenty of space for your cleats. Initially, I had concerns about water getting in through the open sole, but on a long ride on saturated lanes, my feet remained largely dry.
They are closed at the back by a zip and a Velcro strap. I wasn’t sure whether they’d close comfortably around my larger calves, but they fit well and stayed comfortable on rides of up to four hours. The zip can often be a point of weakness on shoe covers, but it has held up well so far with no signs of sticking or weakening.
The zip made them easier to get on and also meant I got dressed in a sensible order – unlike with my usual shoe covers that need to go on before my cycling shoes.
The shoe covers have a reinforced heel and toe to improve durability. I’ve worn them a lot over two months of testing and they are showing no signs of wear. As always with Neoprene, you need to be careful if you have long fingernails.
There’s some good reflective material on the shin, toe and heel. This was reassuring as I tend to do a lot of early morning riding in the dark so it gave me confidence I’d more easily be seen.
Size
The Arctic Duty Shoe Covers are available in four sizes (from EU38 up to EU49). The different sizes allow for a neater fit to prevent water or cold air getting in.
I tested them in size EU41-43 for my size EU43 shoes and found them to be well sized.
Value
At £79.99, these are towards the top end of overshoes we have tested at road.cc. There are more expensive options, however.
The Gorewear Sleet Insulated Overshoes received an excellent review and are now priced at £89.99.
Considered by many of the road.cc reviewers to be the king of overshoes, Spatz has launched some new ones this winter for £124.99. We will be reviewing these in the coming weeks.
Conversely, if you are looking to spend a bit less, then the Galibier Ardennes Overshoes received a very good review and are priced at £44.10.
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Overall
The BBB Arctic Duty Shoe Covers kept my feet largely warm and dry in all but the harshest conditions. I also appreciated the reflective details and how easy they are to get on and off.
However, they are quite expensive and whilst they are good, there are cheaper options available that are likely to perform just as well.
road.cc test report
What does the manufacturer say about this product?:
BBB says: “Extremely cold days can test your motivation to get on the bike sometimes. The ArcticDuty shoe covers give you that motivation back. These heavy-duty shoe covers keep your feet warm in the most extreme circumstances. Optimal protection of your feet to conquer your icy rides on the bike!”
Tell us some more about the technical aspects of this product:
Made of thick neoprene with Neoskin for the best protection against rain and cold
The shoe cover has a thermal layer on the inside to keep your feet warm
Glued seams make them leakproof
Reinforced parts at the nose, heel and sides of the shoe cover
Reflective print elements on the shin, nose and back of the shoecover
How does the price compare to that of similar products in the market, including ones recently tested?:
At £79.99 these are towards the top end of overshoes we have tested here at road.cc.
Did you enjoy using the product? Yes
Would you consider buying the product? Maybe
Would you recommend the product to a friend? Yes
Use this box to explain your overall score
Overall, these are good overshoes. They performed well in most conditions, they fit well and they are easy to put on.
They are quite expensive and did struggle in heavy rain.
