overshoe

Rubber foot protector

An overshoe is a waterproof or protective shoe worn over a regular shoe, typically to keep feet dry in rain, snow, or mud.

Overshoes are usually made of rubber or plastic and slip on over dress shoes or other footwear that would be damaged by wet conditions: He pulled on his overshoes before stepping into the slush.

types

galoshes

Waterproof shoe covers

booties · waders · slip-ons · arctics · mukluks · pull-ons

materials

rubber

Elastic polymer from trees

  • neopreneSynthetic rubber polymer
  • PVCChlorinated plastic abbreviation
  • latexMilky plant-derived polymer

silicone · vinyl · Gore-Tex · fleece-lined · synthetic · plastic · polyurethane · insulated

weather

rain

Water dropping from clouds

  • snowFrozen crystalline precipitation
  • sleetPartly frozen precipitation
  • puddlesSmall collected water pools

downpour · drizzle · blizzard · slush · ice · mud · storm · monsoon · freezing · frost

protection

waterproofing

Making impervious to moisture

slip-resistant · weatherproof · barrier · shielding · sealant · warmth · dryness · cushioning · reinforced · non-slip

practical

reusable

Fit for repeated service

disposable · lightweight · portable · compact · slip-on · durable · quick-dry · travel-friendly · stretchy

settings

commuting

Regular work-home travel

hiking · fishing · festivals · urban · industrial · agricultural

Opposites
footwear layering

overshoeshoe

Covering for feet

insole · sock · liner · footbed · foot

foot coverage

overshoebarefoot

Wearing no shoes

bare feet · sandal · flip-flop

Family

overshoes

Familiarity
Top 200,000
Profile
Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G