Winter Shoes, MTB, for flat pedals

[TedMaul]

Well, we've had a couple of lights threads, autumn beckons, i'll be getting myself some proper winter trousers, Endura Singletrack 2s I suspect..... to go with them, i'd liek some proper winter

Last year I stuck with my normal MTB boots with sealskinz socks inside as I couldnt find any winter MTB boots suitable for flat pedals. My normal combo worked ok, kept me dry and warm enough, but when it was very cold my feet did get numb on occasion and as a diabetic, thats a bit silly (google it if you're bored, but trust me its not a good idea to do it regularly)

Any ideas/experiance/suggestions?

[joema]

I never got cold feet with my 5.10 impacts....

[thetrash]

Shimano AM41's the big flap over the laces makes them very warm and keeps water out. My feet only get wet when wearing shorts whilst its raining and the water runs down my legs into the shoes.

[BOR]

Believe it or not, for flats, you don't need bike specific winter boots. Ankle articulation really isn't that much on a bike, so you can pretty much wear any boots you like.

In winter, with snow/ice/minus 10degC I just wear a pair of normal winter walking boots (rubberised sole/thick lining). Camel Active I think they are called. Don't really notice them when I'm riding.

[SkinnyBoy]

I've been using these this winter (Oz) and have had toasty feet every ride. Although I use them with clips they have a pretty grippy sole if you are that way inclined to use them sans spuds.

Northwave Celcius Arctic Goretex

[Beyond Rational]

joema said:

I never got cold feet with my 5.10 impacts....

If it's perfectly dry or you're using overshoes. Their water absorbing qualities have been known to drain reservoirs from 50 miles away.

[TedMaul]

Thanks for the suggestions folks, off to google them!

[TedMaul]

Didn't find anything decent last year so stuck with overshoes, which were good when they worked, but had a big off needing me to carry bike through rain and mud for about 45 mins which wasn't much fun!

Anyway, saw these at the cycle show today http://www.northwave.com/en/product/_gran_canion_g...
wish I'd just bought them there and then but wanted to check reviews on their waterproofness as they felt great

[Barchettaman]

So you you don't need shoes with a recessed cleat for your pedals?

If so, I'd recommend the low cut hiking boots from Decathlon. They're more like a training shoe really but are perfectly waterproof. Quecha Novadry. They're about 40 quid, I've hammered mine for a year and they still look OK.

[megaphone]

As suggested above, 5.10 Impact in boot or low version. I have the low version, they keep my feet nice and warm. They really stick to the pedals, they are the best 'flat' shoes I've used.

http://fiveten.com/products/footwear-detail/13876-...

[Kell]

I did read a blog a while back suggesting what a couple of people have mentioned here. Just get some winter walking/hiking shoes.

They're designed to keep your feet dryer and warmer for longer than cycling shoes.

[Digga]

Kell said:

I did read a blog a while back suggesting what a couple of people have mentioned here. Just get some winter walking/hiking shoes.

They're designed to keep your feet dryer and warmer for longer than cycling shoes.

Doesn't matter how waterproof the footwear is when there's torrents of mud and water raining down your lower leg. Even SealSkinz socks full up with water, unless you ride with long waterproof overtrousers. IME the best compromise is to be water/splash resistant but quick drying.

I've got the new VXi version of the 5:10 Impacts and, so far, they appear to be a very good compromise.

[TedMaul]

Barchettaman said:

So you you don't need shoes with a recessed cleat for your pedals?

If so, I'd recommend the low cut hiking boots from Decathlon. They're more like a training shoe really but are perfectly waterproof. Quecha Novadry. They're about 40 quid, I've hammered mine for a year and they still look OK.

Look ok actually, whats the sole flex like, they look plenty light enough, will pop in and have a look

megaphone said:

As suggested above, 5.10 Impact in boot or low version. I have the low version, they keep my feet nice and warm. They really stick to the pedals, they are the best 'flat' shoes I've used.

http://fiveten.com/products/footwear-detail/13876-...

Are they properly waterproof, website doesn't say for sure? Nice looking boots though and decent price too

[TedMaul]

TedMaul said:

Didn't find anything decent last year so stuck with overshoes, which were good when they worked, but had a big off needing me to carry bike through rain and mud for about 45 mins which wasn't much fun!

Anyway, saw these at the cycle show today http://www.northwave.com/en/product/_gran_canion_g...
wish I'd just bought them there and then but wanted to check reviews on their waterproofness as they felt great

After searching for these shoes and getting no joy, I emailed Northwave. Not shipping until January, maybe February... so brand new winter shoes, available to buy in February?

Wish I'd bought a pair at the show, wish they'd sack their marketing people?

Decathlon it is then!

[Barchettaman]

TedMaul said:

Look ok actually, whats the sole flex like, they look plenty light enough, will pop in and have a look

No problems walking around in them all day, although the feet get a bit warm in them.

Nice and light.

Just light a waterproof training shoe with a chunky sole, really. I can´t recommend them highly enough for the job you need doing.

[TedMaul]

Barchettaman said:

TedMaul said:

Look ok actually, whats the sole flex like, they look plenty light enough, will pop in and have a look

No problems walking around in them all day, although the feet get a bit warm in them.

Nice and light.

Just light a waterproof training shoe with a chunky sole, really. I can´t recommend them highly enough for the job you need doing.

£27 a pair, can't argue. With a pair of sealskiz thermal socks my feet were very warm and dry. Didn't use uppermost eyelets so my ankles could move (but that's due to an old road bike injury which stops me using cleats in the 1st place) Long legged endure trousers sat well on top of them and didn't let a drop in.

Sole is a bit flexy and I think my nukeproof pedals will make short work of them over the winter, but at that price, I cant say I'm bothered really. Top recommendation and will get my kids the junior size ones for their riding too methinks

Cheers!