Northwave winter boots.

JackPozzi

Currently use the Artic celcius boots (SPD fitting) which are great but would prefer to use Keo cleats so looking at the options available.

As I know Northwave are comfortable I'd rather stick with that brand so it seems that the ARTIC COMMUTER R GTX is the same as I already have but with the road cleat fitting, but then I noticed they also make an EXTREME WINTER GTX R which looks a bit better (yellow fluoro really clashes with my bright orange club kit...) They are however a fair bit more expensive so just wondered if it's worth the extra, warm feet are much more important than colour clashes for me so if they are warmer or have better waterproofing I'm happy to shell out the extra £50, if it is just a case of slightly different design I'd go for the cheaper option.

Anyone tried both and able to make a comparison please?

bendertherobot

I think they all come in road or mtb versions.

So, you missed the MTB versions of the Artic (it is spelt that way).

http://www.wiggle.co.uk/northwave-artic ... x-boots-1/

They have fleece lining whereas your celcius, as I understand it, do not.

They are lovely.

JackPozzi

Already got the MTB version which run SPDs, looking for a road version. Think the Artic commuter R will be the same but wondered if the Extremes are better warmthwise

Dippydog3

Rain on your parade I know, but the Shimano ones are SUPER comfortable.

Try them before you buy.

bendertherobot

JackPozzi wrote:

Already got the MTB version which run SPDs, looking for a road version. Think the Artic commuter R will be the same but wondered if the Extremes are better warmthwise

The Extreme are rated to -15. The Arctic to -25.

The only thing the Extremes have is, arguably, better fastening.

JackPozzi

Cheers, that's makes it easy, the fastening on the Artic is fine as far as I'm concerned, £50ish quid saved!