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Mrs B suffers from issues with extremities getting very cold.
So...has anyone found any particularly warm and waterproof mtb footwear suitable for flat pedals only?
I have ordered neoprene overshoes, but it may be better to spend some more to get something better for her.
Thanks
[url= http://www.charliethebikemonger.com/45nrth-japanther-mtb-2-bolt-cycling-shoe-2016-4252-p.asp ]45Nrth Japanther[/url] - technically they are SPD but just leave the "blanking" plate in the sole. My wife has the Wolvhammers which are the warmer version and uses them with flats.
Bontrager OMW are another option. As above, leave the blanking plate on.
Adidas Terrex range includes stealth-soled, insulated boots.
Oh - and fit plastic, not metal, pedals.
I suffer really badly with Reynauds in my extremities. The only thing that keeps me warm and dry in winter is a combination of Sealskinz, cheap Decathlon Roubaix tights, and Five Ten Freerider EPS highs.
Any in isolation won't work, but significantly upsizing on the shoes, to leave room for thick sealskinz and, if necessary, a thin sock underneath, has made winter riding far, far more enjoyable.
The shoes on their own are a bit pap as the tongue isn't gusseted so water will come in, but combined with the socks they work really well.
Only regret is that I didn't get the knee high Sealskinz instead of the mid/mid ones.
But putting the tights on over the socks to minimise run off into the sock really helps, and helps keep the blood pathways warmer.
I tried cheap hiking boots and the grip was absolutely nothing like that with 5:10s, the floppy sole was a PITA as well. I tried borrowing a mate's Northwave type ones as well, and had similar sole issues. The problem is that now I've had a Stealth sole, everything else seems a bit lacklustre.
The odd thing is that when I was looking for the shoes, I was looking for something 'like one of the numerous SPD winter boots, but with a flat sole'.
Now, I'm looking for an SPD shoe for my other bike that's basically an EPS High with an SPD sole!
I've been riding Five Ten Freerider EPS for a few months now.
These ones...
http://www.mbr.co.uk/reviews/shoes/five-ten-freerider-eps
Quite impressed so far, bit warmer than my other bike shoes and have been OK for a bit of paddling and bog-trotting.
Only really got cold feet when off the bike and pushing in the snow for a while.
PS: Get Mrs B some Defeet Woolie Boolies as well, if she doesn't already own a pair.
I suffered really bad this year with cold feet no matter what I did! I rode in shorts and sealskinz, trousers with sealskinz, trousers, fleeced tights and sealskinz, trousers, sealskinz and road overshoes none seemed to work.
I have ended up picking up some new SPD's and upsized and I think my issue was caused by my old shoes being too tight and reduction in circulation. when I wore my sealskinz I could barely wiggle my toys! Going to test the new shoes this weekend.
If you are using flats why pay extra for something with SPD capability which you don't use.
Cheap snow boots for me, soft sole so lots of grip, waterproof and warm without being heavy.
I only really use them in snow, but can see them being good in general cold conditions.