Winter shoes for MTB and Road
yertez
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Hi all,
Looking at winter boots (after Sunday's 2C early morning start) - feet reminiscent of a winter surfing trip with knackered boots.
I like the idea of a boot that is SPD & SPD-SL compatible. (I know it's arguably easier to swap pedals than cleats - but I'd rather keep SPD-SL on the roadie).
Friend of mine swears by his Shimano RW80 Winter Road Boots. However they don't seem to be available any more.
Any suggestions as to a good alternative for MTB / Road ?
(Friend with the boots says they are much much better than neoprene overshoes - which only seem to last a few rides anyway)
Looking at winter boots (after Sunday's 2C early morning start) - feet reminiscent of a winter surfing trip with knackered boots.
I like the idea of a boot that is SPD & SPD-SL compatible. (I know it's arguably easier to swap pedals than cleats - but I'd rather keep SPD-SL on the roadie).
Friend of mine swears by his Shimano RW80 Winter Road Boots. However they don't seem to be available any more.
Any suggestions as to a good alternative for MTB / Road ?
(Friend with the boots says they are much much better than neoprene overshoes - which only seem to last a few rides anyway)
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Very limited market indeed because, to use MTB cleats as well as road cleats you need to forget about any form of tread.
So, essentially, you're getting a road shoe that you can also use a MTB cleat on. Whereas the MTB based versions, because they have treads, won't take a road cleat at all.
I think the RW80 is probably the way to go. Have to say though, swapping pedals is, IMO, quicker than swapping cleats and realigning them.My blog: http://www.roubaixcycling.cc (kit reviews and other musings)
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Go for the MTB version of the Shimano boots. I have them and use them in the Swedish winter, and they are great!
Another reason to change pedals, is that you get a tread on the MTB version, like bendertherobot said, which means you have some grip on icy roads if you do need to walk or put your foot down. Definitely better in that sense.Brim Cycling Channel - My YouTube Channel
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45Nrth is where it's at for winter footwear - depends on how cold you want to go? Waiting for winter to arrive to try out my Wolvhammers!Make mine an Italian, with Campagnolo on the side..0
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I have the Northwave Artic GTX SPD boots which I bought last year. Granted that it never got too cold to test them in earnest (only -3 or -4 a couple of days) but they were always toasty warm and water never got in them. I also suffer from really cold feet so they get a well recommended from me.x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x
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I have been using the RW80 shoes for the last three winters, and had an older version of the MW80 previous to that. While they keep my feet toasty warm, water will get into them and once in, they take a lot longer to dry than conventional road shoes. I therefore came to the conclusion quite quickly, that overshoes are needed as well.0
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I have a pair of these Crono Arctica's on order.
http://www.cronoteam.it/en/products/special/artica/
Once they arrive I'll post up a review. I have a pair of Crono Futura 2 shoes, and they're very good. I'm expecting the Artica's to work well. It will be interesting not having to wear overshoes in the Winter!0 -
I have the Northwave Artic GTX SPD boots which I bought last year. Granted that it never got too cold to test them in earnest (only -3 or -4 a couple of days) but they were always toasty warm and water never got in them. I also suffer from really cold feet so they get a well recommended from me.
Got the non-Artic versions of these myself which are pretty much all you ever need for most UK winters
They do road or mtb versions but you'll have to buy a pair each or swap pedals.0 -
FWIW I prefer MTB boots for winter - tend to be stopping / walking about / going to cafe / wazzing in a hedge more in winter and the extra grip helps. I had some Gaerne winter boots with road soles, but prefered having the grip. Cheapo SPD pedals are only £20Make mine an Italian, with Campagnolo on the side..0
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I have a pair of these Crono Arctica's on order.
http://www.cronoteam.it/en/products/special/artica/
Once they arrive I'll post up a review. I have a pair of Crono Futura 2 shoes, and they're very good. I'm expecting the Artica's to work well. It will be interesting not having to wear overshoes in the Winter!
These look good. Interesting to see if they are any good in the wet though0 -
I have a pair of these Crono Arctica's on order.
http://www.cronoteam.it/en/products/special/artica/
Once they arrive I'll post up a review. I have a pair of Crono Futura 2 shoes, and they're very good. I'm expecting the Artica's to work well. It will be interesting not having to wear overshoes in the Winter!
These look good. Interesting to see if they are any good in the wet though
I'll let you know when mine turn up!0 -
PTestTeam wrote:I have a pair of these Crono Arctica's on order.
http://www.cronoteam.it/en/products/special/artica/
Once they arrive I'll post up a review. I have a pair of Crono Futura 2 shoes, and they're very good. I'm expecting the Artica's to work well. It will be interesting not having to wear overshoes in the Winter!
These look good. Interesting to see if they are any good in the wet though
I'll let you know when mine turn up!
how did you get on with the cronos then?0
