I recently got some new PearlIzumi Winter items.
First, I got the new
Barrier MTB Shoe Cover. 
A considerable upgrade from the
Gator brand bootie I've been using the last several seasons.
Sure these look like any other neoprene shoe cover, but you'd be wrong.
There are several design features that really make these covers stand out from the rest, and the careful attention to DETAIL is key.
First of all, they are for mountain biking. You can tell they were designed for water crossings and snow by the shiny "carbon" toe area covered in Polyurethane for water protection.
The upper is traditional 3mm neoprene, but an added fleece lining is a nice touch.
Again, details.
The cut is more anatomical, and fits really well over my
PearlIzumi P.R.O. MTB shoes. The bottom of the covers have a tough rubber bottom, with a bridge/tab that goes across the front of the toe-cleats on the sole.
Details.
The best thing I like about these shoes covers, the Velcro closure. No more zippers! I don't know how many times I've broken zippers on the Gators.
Keep in mind that the Velcro used is no sissy closure either. It's the heavy-duty stuff, with plenty of adjustability for people with skinny ankles to
"cankles" and still have room for tights underneath.
Bottom line, these coves are the new benchmark for shoe cover design. If you don't have the scratch to buy dedicated winter riding shoes, these are the next best thing.
Next up, the
AmFIB® Tight.
Now I should first point out that these are "general" tights that can be used for activities other than cycling, such as running, hiking, or just as a heavy base layer under jeans. The reason I mention this, they DO NOT have a chamois in them. I knew this when I ordered them (I like to wear cycling shorts underneath), but it may surprise others. If you want a tight with a chamois, check the P.I. website and look for tights with the word "cycling" in the title.
As far as the construction, again, details are the key. A thick, fleece lined layer, and even a (possibly) handy little internal pocket for car keys. Nice zippered legs, and some reflective stuff too.
Not too much else to say, except they are a good value, and warm.
Finally, the
Barrier Glove.
I think I have a serious problem. I have SO many sets of gloves, seven in fact.
Seven.
(Maybe I should do a separate post about all seven gloves.)
I don't know why, but it seems like I am always on the look out for the right glove depending on different riding conditions.
So now I have the Barrier Glove added to my collection making this my fourth cold weather glove in my collection.
Yeah, fourth.
Let me be right up front, these gloves are thick.
Heck, I kinda feel like I'm wearing 5-fingered boxing gloves. Some might say they are glorified ski gloves. I could see that.
But, they are full of details that a cold weather cyclist needs. A large snot wipe area on the thumb and back of the hand. Velcro closure on the wrist too keep out cold air, and a nice
Pittards leather palm.
The only real drawback of these gloves, due to their thickness/bulkiness, they may make shifting a mountain shifter (example SRAM X.0) difficult. However, I've yet to try them on my mountain bikes, they are fine for shifting on my road bike.
These are the thickest gloves I own, but by far the warmest of my 4 winter gloves.
I like all this stuff, and I think it'll serve me well over the fall and winter months through mountain bike rides, road rides in rural PA, and commutes to/from the office.