Sportful Fiandre Bootie overshoe review: a lighter-weight option for spring and showers

The Fiandre bootie is a lightweight overshoe option which is best suited to milder days when you still need wind and rain protection

Sportful Fiandre winter overshoes
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Cyclingnews Verdict

High-quality overshoes, a great option for specific conditions if you can find them at the right price

Pros

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    The stylish design looks good

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    A tall leg gripper ensures no slip

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    Gore-Tex Infinium fabric is proven and works well

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    Heel-mounted pull tabs are really well placed

Cons

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    A high retail price means they aren't the cheapest overshoes in this category

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    In a serious downpour, you will still get wet feet

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The Sportful Fiandre Booties are fairly specific overshoes aimed at providing protection from wind and rain, or road spray in milder temperatures. Sportful aims for them to be breathable, waterproof and windproof overshoes, rated for a temperature range between 0C/32F to 10C/50F.

Specifications: Sportful Fiandre Bootie overshoes

Price: £70.00 / $110.00 / €89.90

Materials: Main Fabric: 100% polyester, Cuffs: 50% polyurethane, 44% polyamide, 6% elastane; Overlays: 47% polyurethane, 36% polyester, 17% cotton

Available sizes: S-XXL

Colours: Cedar (yellow) / Black 

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Testing scorecard and notes
DesignStylish well executed design with premium Gore-Tex fabric8/10
Performance For their intended use they perform very well8/10
ComfortComfortable, with no rubbing or irritation anywhere 10/10
ProtectionGood protection from rain and surface spray, excellent wind blocking, but will get soaked in heavy, sustained rain 8/10
Value RRP Is a little expensive, shopping around may produce more competitive pricing 7/10
Overall Row 5 - Cell 1 82%
Tom Wieckowski
Tech writer

Tom joined the Cyclingnews team in late 2022 as a tech writer. Despite having a degree in English Literature he has spent his entire working life in the cycling industry in one form or another. He has over 10 years of experience as a qualified mechanic, with the last five years before joining Cyclingnews being spent running an independent workshop. This means he is just as happy tinkering away in the garage as he is out on the road bike, and he isn’t afraid to pull a bike apart or get hands-on with it when testing to really see what it’s made of. 

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