waterproof shoe covers
Worth a lookShows low returns (0.6%), but soft demand (-40.8% this quarter) keeps it on the watch list.
Returns
Incredible0.6%return rate — above 5% kills the launch gate
Quality gap
Great4.2★avg incumbent rating — lower means beatable quality
Conversion
Great7.8%search→purchase rate — share of searches ending in a sale
Brand share
Great58%top-5 brand share — no brand owns this niche
Review moat
Good786.52avg incumbent reviews — the moat a new listing must climb
Competition
Good47%top-5 click share — leaders hold, buyers still browse
Price range
Okay£3.34–£20.75cheapest to priciest tracked listing — scored on the share inside $15–$100
Avg price
Okay£9.24avg listing price — sweet spot $15–$100
Market size
Bad£41K£41K/yr · 57K searches
Growth
Bad-40.8%90-day search growth — must beat 0% to launch
According to Flapen's Amazon United Kingdom niche tracking, waterproof shoe covers is a £41K/yr Amazon United Kingdom market (57K searches/yr). The top 5 brands hold 58% of demand. Demand peaks in Sep–Oct–Nov. Verdict: Worth a look — 51/100.
Data updated Jul 21, 2026 · scored weekly · How we score niches
waterproof shoe covers market data
- Units sold / yr
- 4K–5K
- avg 100–250/product
- Revenue / yr
- £37K–£46K
- units × avg price
- Conversion rate
- 7.8%
- Avg BSR
- #85
- Page quality
- 0%
- Prime
- 90%
- Sponsored
- 90%
- Out of stock
- 10.5%
- Avg brand age
- 35 months
- Avg seller age
- 188 days
Competition & brand share
The top 5 products take 47% of clicks — established leaders, but buyers still shop beyond them.Brands
23 falling
Sellers
34
Top-5 brand share
58%
Top 20: 97%
Top-5 click share
47%
Top 20: 92%
Open market
35%
- flintronic18%
- TYGA STORE11%
- MudSavers11%
- V1210%
- MELTU7%
- Shoes for Crews7%
Demand & seasonality
Weekly Amazon search volume, last 104 weeks — -40.8% search growth over the last 90 days.Peak months: Sep, Oct, Nov · busiest ÷ quietest = 3.8×
Top waterproof shoe covers search terms
- shoe covers reusable36K/yr
- reusable shoe covers9K/yr
- shoe covers reusable waterproof4K/yr
- overshoes reusable7K/yr
Top waterproof shoe covers products on Amazon
Each bubble is one product — market share against review moat; bubble size tracks estimated sales, color grades how beatable the incumbent looks.
All 24 tracked products in this niche — three views at once, no toggling.
Top sellers
by 90-day click share
flintronic 4 Pairs Reusable Overshoes Waterproof Non-Slip ShoeCovers Shoe Covers Suitable for Keeping Floor/Carpet Clean and Tidy Thickened Dustproof Overshoes
flintronic£6.794.2★1,101 rev
MudSavers Overshoes Trainer Rain Protectors Waterproof Shoe Protection Festival Walking Cycling UK Mens Womens Water Slip Resistant Reusable UK 5 (EU38) - UK 6 (EU39) Transparent
MudSavers£8.054.3★214 rev
MELTU 1 Pair Reusable Shoe Covers Non-Slip Washable Overshoes Waterproof Boot Covers Dustproof Overshoes for Household (Black)
MELTU£3.343.8★220 rev
ABENA Shoe Cover |100Pcs/50 Pairs| Extra Large Measuring 41x15cm | Blue Single Use Shoe Covers Disposable | Durable Disposable Shoe Covers | Boot Cover Shoe Protector and Over Shoes Protectors.
ABENA£4.224.5★773 rev
V12 MukGuard Reusable Overshoes Washable Slip-Resistant & Heavy-Duty Shoe Covers Neoprene Upper & Rugged Grip Sole Boot Cover for Work DIY & Tradesmen Fits UK Boot Size 9-10
V12£20.754.5★1,853 rev
Newest
by launch dateMudSavers Overshoes Trainer Rain Protectors Waterproof Shoe Protection Equestrian Horse Riding Festival Walking Cycling UK Mens Womens Water Slip Resistant Reusable (2/3 UK)
MudSavers£7.88214 rev
FEIHS 5 Pairs Waterproof Shoe Covers Slip Resistant Silicone Shoe Cover Reusable Waterproof Shoes Covers Non Slip for Men Women for Rainy Commutes and Outdoor Hiking (5 Colours
FEIHS£7.864 rev
Tharvolex 4 Pairs Reusable Waterproof Shoe Covers Anti-Slip Rain Shoe Protectors with Elastic Opening Washable Overshoes for Indoor & Outdoor Use Fits UK Sizes 310
Tharvolex£7.445 rev
BIgGouannie Reusable Overshoes 4 Pairs Reusable Shoe Covers with Non-slip Sole Waterproof Oxford Cloth Shoe Covers On Rainy Days Shoe Protector Covers for Household Carpet Floor Protection
BIgGouannie£5.582 rev
PUPILLEMON 50Pcs(25 Pairs) Non-Woven Shoe Covers Disposable for Indoors Breathable | Durable | Boot Covers Non Slip Fits Up to Size 12 UK Men (Gray)
PUPILLEMON£5.00580 rev
Trending
90-day click momentumMudSavers Overshoes Trainer Rain Protectors Waterproof Shoe Protection Equestrian Horse Riding Festival Walking Cycling UK Mens Womens Water Slip Resistant Reusable (2/3 UK)
MudSavers£7.884.3★
MudSavers Overshoes Trainer Rain Protectors Waterproof Shoe Protection Festival Walking Cycling UK Mens Womens Water Slip Resistant Reusable UK 5 (EU38) - UK 6 (EU39) Transparent
MudSavers£8.054.3★
Shoes for Crews Stretch Shoe Cover Non-Slip Sole Water-Resistent Rubber Protective Cover for Work Footwear Safety and Protection Catering Restaurant Kitchen SB Crewguard Stretch Black
Shoes for Crews£18.184.0★
FEIHS 5 Pairs Waterproof Shoe Covers Slip Resistant Silicone Shoe Cover Reusable Waterproof Shoes Covers Non Slip for Men Women for Rainy Commutes and Outdoor Hiking (5 Colours
FEIHS£7.862.9★
Ymtech Rain Shoe Covers Waterproof Shoes 1 Pair Non Slip Outdoor Cycling Shoes Overshoes transparent
YMTECH£11.084.5★
What buyers say about waterproof shoe covers
What buyers praise and complain about, mined from review topics.What buyers love
“I'm really impressed with how well-made it is”
“Good fit”
“As advertised”
“easy to put on”
“Good value for money”
“look durable and will cover all of foot”
“easy to wipe clean”
“Excellent cover strong easy to fit”
“Good waterproof shoe covers”
“Elastic gives way as soon as you try”
What buyers complain about
“Too small”
“rip very very low quality”
“their not water proof theyre cloth”
“Break quite easily”
“Bad quality elastic, it breaks”
“may not be a normal way of using them”
“totally waste of money”
“Absolutely awful, far to big ive had mine for 3 months and they wont even stay on, the grip is wearing away underneath, just rubbish”
“Too flimsy”
“Quite thick”
Top return reasons
Common questions
- Is waterproof shoe covers profitable to sell on Amazon United Kingdom?
- The niche generates £41K/yr across 29 tracked products. 0 of 7 products launched in the last 360 days are still selling. 90-day search growth is -40.8%. Flapen's verdict: Worth a look (51/100).
- How competitive is the waterproof shoe covers niche?
- 23 brands and 34 sellers compete. The top 5 products take 47% of clicks and top 5 brands hold 58% of demand.
- What do buyers complain about in waterproof shoe covers?
- Top complaints mined from reviews: Size-Overall, Quality-Overall, Water Resistance. The return rate is 0.6%.
- When does demand for waterproof shoe covers peak?
- Demand peaks in Sep–Oct–Nov; the busiest month runs 3.8× the quietest.
- What does it cost to enter the waterproof shoe covers niche?
- Listings span £3.34–£20.75; the average listing price is £9.24 (sweet spot $15–$100). The average incumbent carries 787 reviews — the moat a new listing must climb.