Winter Boots

dazza106
Posts: 22
Now the weather is starting to change I am looking to buy some winter footwear, as I don't want to ruin my Italian slippers over the winter.
I have narrowed it down to the following:
Sidi Hydro
Shimano RW80
Northwave Fahrenheit GTX
Any opinions on the above or recommendations please
I have narrowed it down to the following:
Sidi Hydro
Shimano RW80
Northwave Fahrenheit GTX
Any opinions on the above or recommendations please
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Got these last winter
http://www.merlincycles.com/bike-shop/a ... shoes.html
Very highly recommended.
I've not done any really long cold winter rides in them but for the 70 minutes or so commutes they have kept feet from getting cold and having added neoprene shoe covers (originally as much to stop them getting too grotty) they have only let really small amounts of moisture in.
Way better than normal shoes+cover fro warmth and for keeping heavy rain/spray out.
Word of warning - they came up tiny on me, I normally go for 43s, eventually had to go for the 46's - tiny bit big but means there is nice air space and no hope of getting cicrulation issues.
Genuinely one of the best purchases I've ever made, wish I had these 10 years ago.
Seem sturdy, nice stiff sole.
Last winter was not as bad as the previous 2 but I reckon they would be fine for temps of below -10 no probs.0 -
andyrr wrote:Got these last winter
http://www.merlincycles.com/bike-shop/a ... shoes.html
Very highly recommended.
I've not done any really long cold winter rides in them but for the 70 minutes or so commutes they have kept feet from getting cold and having added neoprene shoe covers (originally as much to stop them getting too grotty) they have only let really small amounts of moisture in.
Way better than normal shoes+cover fro warmth and for keeping heavy rain/spray out.
Word of warning - they came up tiny on me, I normally go for 43s, eventually had to go for the 46's - tiny bit big but means there is nice air space and no hope of getting cicrulation issues.
Genuinely one of the best purchases I've ever made, wish I had these 10 years ago.
Seem sturdy, nice stiff sole.
Last winter was not as bad as the previous 2 but I reckon they would be fine for temps of below -10 no probs.Scott Foil - viewtopic.php?f=40044&t=129827790 -
http://www.merlincycles.com/bike-shop/apparel/shoes/shoes-road/diadora-artic-road-shoes.html
done 2 winters and kept my feet dry and warm.0 -
http://www.merlincycles.com/bike-shop/apparel/shoes/shoes-road/diadora-artic-road-shoes.html
done 2 winters and kept my feet dry and warm.0 -
andyrr wrote:Got these last winter
http://www.merlincycles.com/bike-shop/a ... shoes.html
Very highly recommended.
I've not done any really long cold winter rides in them but for the 70 minutes or so commutes they have kept feet from getting cold and having added neoprene shoe covers (originally as much to stop them getting too grotty) they have only let really small amounts of moisture in.
Way better than normal shoes+cover fro warmth and for keeping heavy rain/spray out.
Word of warning - they came up tiny on me, I normally go for 43s, eventually had to go for the 46's - tiny bit big but means there is nice air space and no hope of getting cicrulation issues.
Genuinely one of the best purchases I've ever made, wish I had these 10 years ago.
Seem sturdy, nice stiff sole.
Last winter was not as bad as the previous 2 but I reckon they would be fine for temps of below -10 no probs.
Read this post this morning before leaving for work at 6:30. Followed link and managed to pick up a size 46 for £40.45
I'm usually a size 44 so hoping they fit. If they do I will be over the moon as I was about to purchase the Northwave for £115!!!! Cheers for the info!!!0 -
Boots arrived this morning, and they look great. They fit me too which is also great. They will get a road test later today on my way to work as its p!ssing down!!!!
40 flaps for a pair of winter boots? I've bought overshoes for that price!!! Complete bargain, thanks again for the heads up!!0 -
d4evr wrote:Boots arrived this morning, and they look great. They fit me too which is also great. They will get a road test later today on my way to work as its p!ssing down!!!!
40 flaps for a pair of winter boots? I've bought overshoes for that price!!! Complete bargain, thanks again for the heads up!!
You know they're not waterproof right?More problems but still living....0 -
andyrr wrote:Got these last winter
http://www.merlincycles.com/bike-shop/a ... shoes.html
Very highly recommended.
I've not done any really long cold winter rides in them but for the 70 minutes or so commutes they have kept feet from getting cold and having added neoprene shoe covers (originally as much to stop them getting too grotty) they have only let really small amounts of moisture in.
Way better than normal shoes+cover fro warmth and for keeping heavy rain/spray out.
Word of warning - they came up tiny on me, I normally go for 43s, eventually had to go for the 46's - tiny bit big but means there is nice air space and no hope of getting cicrulation issues.
Genuinely one of the best purchases I've ever made, wish I had these 10 years ago.
Seem sturdy, nice stiff sole.
Last winter was not as bad as the previous 2 but I reckon they would be fine for temps of below -10 no probs.
Just ordered myself some of these toothanks for the link!!! there's only so many pairs of socks i can fit into my regular shoes!!
www.conjunctivitis.com - a site for sore eyes0 -
amaferanga wrote:
You know they're not waterproof right?
I do yes, but a liberal spray of Nikwax and they will be sorted. Much better than my current road shoes and overshoes I'm willing to bet. Anyway at 40 bucks it's worth a gamble.0 -
d4evr wrote:
I do yes, but a liberal spray of Nikwax and they will be sorted. Much better than my current road shoes and overshoes I'm willing to bet. Anyway at 40 bucks it's worth a gamble.
Not IME. Good overshoes work better. Of course you could wear the boots with overshoes as well, but then all you have is a pair of boots that are heavier than regular shoes that keep your feet a bit warmer....More problems but still living....0 -
At the price they are, it doesn't matter, as long as they're warm, which they are, and keep the water out. Decent overshoes does the job imo ....0
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Points taken, they were bought for warmth in the main anyway. I carry Endura neoprene overshoes In my backpack anyway to bail me out if it really gets wet. All in all I will have warm dry feet this winter!0