Assos GT Ultraz Winter Booties review: Deceptively capable overshoes from the Swiss brand

High-quality overshoes we've come to really value after some initial apprehensions

Assos GT Ultraz winter overshoes
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Cyclingnews Verdict

The GT Ultraz booties seemed a bit too lightweight at first, but after a winter of riding I've found myself reaching for them a lot.

Pros

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    Great warmth in a lightweight package

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    Stylish design and cut

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    Easy to put on

Cons

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    High retail price

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    A few stray threads from the Zero Cuff

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    Not great in the wet

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Assos makes some of the most technical and specific cycling clothing on the market and has done for a long time now. Pieces often have very specific uses and its equipment often takes a little more research to understand and identify the best piece to match to your requirements. 

I tested the Assos GT Ultraz booties this winter and have spent several months using them as well as a range of other overshoes many of which you can find in our best cycling overshoes guide. So it's about time I write my review as we hopefully head (I say this with bated breath) towards the spring thaw in the northern hemisphere.

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Testing scorecard and notes
Design Technical yet specific well though out design from Assos 8/10
Performance Once I worked out where they excelled they were brilliant 8/10
ComfortReally comfy, gave me zero issues 9/10
ProtectionNot really an overshoe for wet weather, but they aren't designed for this.7/10
Value Expensive, but great at what they do. 7/10
Overall Row 5 - Cell 1 78%

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Tom Wieckowski
Tech writer

Tom joined the Cyclingnews team in late 2022 as tech writer. Tom has over 10 years experience as a qualified mechanic with 5 or so of those being spent running an independent workshop. Tom has ridden and raced bikes from an early age up to a national level on the road and track and has ridden and competed in most disciplines, even the odd bit of bike polo. Tom is as happy tinkering away in the garage as he is out on the road bike exploring the Worcestershire lanes.