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ya ouch on the price. never saw such a sole on a cycling shoe.These a true winter cycling boots...no comprimizes.
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I cannot see the page Richard (it is limited to the U.S.) but if you mean leather mountain hiking boots then I will tell you I own a similar pair; unfortunately, it soaks during the rain or while riding through puddles. I got my left feet almost frozen out on several recent rides. Moreover, soaked boots mean soaked socks, making electrically heated socks ineffective.
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A smarter choice. Add a silk inner sock under merino wool mid to heavy-weight expedition sock. My winter shoes are sized for these sock layers. I wore this sort of setup doing helicopter snow surveys working for a USGS contractor in Montana. I'm a HUGE fan of silk and merino wool layers. I would have frozen to death in synthetics. However, I ALWAYS had packable goose-down layers for emergency wear. Although I suspect few of us will ever need that level and won't be as adventurous on eBikes. @Prairie Dog seems the most adventurous winter rider here with the best insight IMO.
Ouch on the design but not the price. Having worked on my feet for most of my work and playing, well-made shoes and boots are a must for me. Even when I suffered from a serious lack of cash I learned that the right footwear, regardless of cost, was something I needed to have. My first pair of White Smokejumpers was $325. Rebuilt 3 times and is still in use after 36 years. Now $675. They outlasted many times that cost in techy stylish MTN boots.
Looks like were heading in the same direction come the weekend. It’s been so mild here during the past few weeks which in itself presents a new problem. The trails have become too soft to ride on so in a way I’m okay with the colder temps. It’s currently +4C (39F).
One of the riders who participated in the last tough winter ride recommended some winter cycling shoes from NorthWave. He, however, cannot image anything else than clipless. (And he only finished the half of the ride).Look to your riding group to see what they are wearing and ask how their footwear is working out for them. Getting real world input or suggestions from others who ride under the same conditions could bode positive results and potentially get you off on the right foot. Pardon the pun.
Northwave carries a broad line of winter shoes and most looked to be performance oriented with a few models offering some level of insulation. Typically, not what I would consider winter footwear but perhaps the winters over there aren’t as severe. What does your Bro wear? Obviously, cycling during the winter with a foot condition can’t be fun. Perhaps the Wellies might be the ticket to keep your feet dry but I would be inclined to keep rides shorter or at least until the boots prove their worth.
My brother wears regular cleated cycling shoes with electrically heated insoles (from Aliexpress) and wraps his feet in a very old version of Scott Shoecovers. He has no condition in his feet though. And we of course do not ride at the Canadian winter temperatures
Of course. I will try them on a 40 km road ride this Saturday.
I'm so glad I searched winter cycling and got to see that great, fun video. Thanks.
