Winter Boots

dazza106
dazza106 Posts: 22
edited September 2012 in Road buying advice
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

Comments

  • andyrr
    andyrr Posts: 1,828
    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.
  • dirtymonkey1985
    dirtymonkey1985 Posts: 529
    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.
    +1 these are excellent for the money if you can get your size
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  • jthef
    jthef Posts: 226
    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.
  • jthef
    jthef Posts: 226
    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.
  • d4evr
    d4evr Posts: 293
    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!!!
  • d4evr
    d4evr Posts: 293
    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!! :D
  • amaferanga
    amaferanga Posts: 6,789
    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!! :D

    You know they're not waterproof right?
    More problems but still living....
  • chris_bass
    chris_bass Posts: 4,913
    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 too :) thanks for the link!!! there's only so many pairs of socks i can fit into my regular shoes!!
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  • d4evr
    d4evr Posts: 293
    amaferanga wrote:
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    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.
  • amaferanga
    amaferanga Posts: 6,789
    d4evr wrote:
    show previous quotes

    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....
  • giant_man
    giant_man Posts: 6,878
    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 ....
  • d4evr
    d4evr Posts: 293
    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! :D

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