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So ... I've got great MTB shoes for Spring to Autumn (5:10 Trailcross Pro clipless things cheap from Evans) and great full on winter MTB boots (Bontrager Old Man Winter boots ... so toasty).
However, it has just started to get a bit too cold for the 5:10 shoes even with Sealskinz socks, and I'm looking for a middle ground between these two as the Bontragers are great but gallumphing huge things.
I used to ride Shimano XM9 (and their precursors) but they are also gallumphing and my previous pair are knackered.
I'm looking for some middle ground boots to wear when it isn't sub zero snow and ice.
I've looked at the new Shimano GE900 GTX boots and they look quite the thing (better than the new EX9 boots that seem to have replaced the XM9s).
Does anyone have experience of the GE900 GTX things or some good recommendations for a wide footted size 12 er?
If it's just a bit cold and a bit splashy here and there - and not actually freezing and/or tipping it down - you might be better off with a 'mostly water resistant' shoe rather than a full waterproof boot.
For that kind of splashy and a bit cool weather, riding enduro, I use giro chamber, but there are other similar options like fox union.
For xc/or trail, ive got some Shimano ME7s, I think they'll have been updated to something else more modern by now
It's the 'wide footed' bit that could be an issue. Â I've got some MW7 (or 9) from when they had an 'enduro' grippy sole on rather than a very XC sole that I wore from now until it got dry again, with thicker socks when colder. Â But they don't make them anymore and changed the fit on their shoes such that my wide forefoot/high instep just doesn't fit at all.
I'm riding flats at the moment and have some Vaude winter boots. Â Fit is good. Â They seem to do a variety of waterproof shoes and boots - worth checking out.Â
I have the GE9(900) shoes and like them.Â
I also have XM9's (and the previous versions)Â
So yeah, I'm looking at the GE900 GTX at the moment - and wondering if I'm brave (or stupid) enough for this colour...
Would they show the mud less? đŸ™‚
I was after the same thing and got some Shimano EX700. No insulation, but roomy toe area, so room for warm socks. Stiff enough for pedalling and grippy/comfortable for walking. Not the easiest to slip on/off, but otherwise ideal. Almost half price at Sigma
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Ive got the Shimano mw7? i think.. boa boots
waterproof, apparently insulated. But i wear them probably November through February for Hampshire riding, never found them to be too warm with standard socks underneath
MW7's have been fine for me all year round - wear when hosing it down, and generally from not until Spring (Summer). Never had cold toes though they can be a bit toasty in warmer months. But, bear in mind some people feel cold in extremities more than others - e.g. gloves.
That looks like a great shoe and I'm good with the colour. Â Would be nervous about the closed 'sock' cuff as if you've got a high instep a nightmare to get into and wear/tear quickly. But would keep the crap out.I have the GE9(900) shoes and like them.Â
I also have XM9's (and the previous versions)Â
So yeah, I'm looking at the GE900 GTX at the moment - and wondering if I'm brave (or stupid) enough for this colour...
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No experience of the GE9 personally but using the MW5 here, the poor mans MW7 without the Goretex branding or Boa.Â
Very happy with them my feet seem to come up wide in most MTB shoes but the MW5s fit me nicely.Â
Might try MW7 next time, but that’s going to be a few years yet I think.Â
I've plumped for the GE900GTX things. Managed to get a black pair in my winter (thick socks) size for 15% off. Here's hoping they're suitably toasty as yesterday was chilly.
I tried two pairs of the Shimano boots, my FiveTen trailcross GTX are fine but the Shimano looked easier to put on and clean. I sent them back, the elasticated cuff was baggy around my ankle and not adjustable like the Trailcross.Â
They were a bit like stylish short wellies!