Winter cycling shoes

lennymc

Given that its the summer time in Ireland, I've decided I need to get winter shoes.

Im looking at the northwave GTX ones, but was wondering if there were any others out there that would be worth looking at, and indeed, if anyone has any feedback on the northwave or any other ones that would be great. Ideally they will be SPD-SL and wind and waterproof and warm.

thanks!

smcclaw

I have the sidi gore tex ones and they seem to pop up on sale reasonably often. They're waterproof although in the worst weather I still wear shoe covers as they give extra protection above the cuff. They size a little bigger than regular sidis to allow you to wear thicker socks but you could always just buy a bigger shoe anyway!

The only downside for me is that it's not possible to fasten the top of the boot tightly enough above my ankle but the shoe cover usually does the job. Assos seem to have a boot that goes much higher but it was crazy money last time I looked.

The northwaves look good to me and if the sidi wears out I'd probably try the northwaves .

HTH

bogmanfan

I have the Specialized Defroster boots which are great. Mine are the MTB version, which I wear in the winter on the road bike, and year-round on the MTB. Very waterproof, although you will get some seepage in from your socks if it's really chucking it down. They're also nice and warm, and I don't need to wear overshoes with them.

doozerie

Diadora Chili is another one. I considered buying a pair last year when I saw them on sale. They were the cheapest option I saw at the time and the few reviews I found were mostly positive. I didn't buy them in the end though (just stuck with overshoes), and I don't know if they are still available.

Seweryn

lennymc wrote: »

Given that its the summer time in Ireland, I've decided I need to get winter shoes.

Im looking at the northwave GTX ones, but was wondering if there were any others out there that would be worth looking at, and indeed, if anyone has any feedback on the northwave or any other ones that would be great. Ideally they will be SPD-SL and wind and waterproof and warm.

thanks!

I have the GTX ones, they are great. They were in use during previous winter and up until June, and they served me well. This winter I got away without using them much. They are warm, reasonably wind and weather resistant and they are light (for winter shoes anyway).
My pair is size 42 and they are on the loose side, as the shoes are designed for thicker socks. Because they had not much use this year I am considering selling them.

kenmc

I have the northwave gtx also, happy to recommend, toasty and dry all winter, use them for commuting

lennymc

thanks for the advice. Ended up getting a pair of northwave goretex winter boots on the bay of e. Ill try them out next time it rains.

Ryath

I've been tempted to get a pair before but my feet are warm enough with overshoes. Most of the time I'm fine with windproof ones it needs to be very cold or wet to wear my heavy neoprene one's.

Even if it's warm I usually wear light overshoes when it's raining far easier throwing them in the wash than cleaning your shoes.

lennymc

I've been using neoprene overshoes, and 2 hours in winter even with over shoes, couple pairs of socks is long enough to result in cold toes!! brrrrrr

Lusk_Doyle

lennymc wrote: »

I've been using neoprene overshoes, and 2 hours in winter even with over shoes, couple pairs of socks is long enough to result in cold toes!! brrrrrr

I wear a pair of thick winter hiking socks over the shoe and under the shoe covers during the winter with normal cycling socks on within the shoe (specialized). Great for staying warm I have found.

lennymc

ive tried hiking socks, under shoes, over shoes, lace stockings, suspenders, but nothing seems to keep my feet warm when it gets down to 1 or 2 degrees. The rain and wet dont help either

thekooman

might be of help
http://www.bike-discount.de/en/shop/winter-road-shoes-626/o-preis

aFlabbyPanda

lennymc wrote: »

ive tried hiking socks, under shoes, over shoes, lace stockings, suspenders, but nothing seems to keep my feet warm when it gets down to 1 or 2 degrees. The rain and wet dont help either

sealskinz & overshoes.