Cycling shoes are specifically designed and manufactured for cycling, they are not a normal pair of trainers! Cycling shoes have specific attributes to them such as rigidity for an efficiency gain in the transfer of power to the pedals, a low weight, and most usually a method of attaching the shoe to the pedal allowing for no laces, and a firm hold when the foot is on the pedal.

Overshoes are waterproof and made from a flexible material which will fit nicely over your cycling shoe; they generally have a zip on the back of the ankle which is easy to access without causing discomfort to your cycling experience. The overshoes tend to have holes in the bottom so they can clip on to your cycling shoes and not get in the way of the shoe clipping onto the pedal.