Castelli Pioggia 3 shoe covers

£60, saddleback.co.uk

I have at times been guilty of just settling for dirty and wet shoes, but when it comes to nicer shoes – or for longer rides – roughing it like that just isn’t worth it. The Pioggia 3 covers use a silicone bead at the top cuff to prevent water ingress, a waterproof zipper and a durable sole material to create as much protection from rain, puddles and splashes as you can ask from a shoe cover. These tend to see the most action when the temperature drops a little because of the insulating fleece on the inside.