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What's this years winter spd boots for keeping my feet warm and as dry as possible?
I've tried combinations of thick socks / overshoes / waterproof socks along with my trusty specialized shoes, overshoes being the best option but not great for walking in mud / climbing over gates.
I'm thinking of shelling out on winter boots to see if that makes a difference.
Theres some MAVIC H20 ones, that I have, on special on Sportspursuit at present but limited sizes.
I've always found them great, but we're all different.
James
Shimano MW7's (new ones) - or 45nrth stuff
https://45nrth.com/products/footwear
I've got shimano's and my feet are full toasty (too warm at the moment, so still in my disco blue's)
Bontrager Old Man Winter.
Shimano MW7 are toasty warm but dont expect them to be waterproof.
Shimano MW7 are toasty warm but dont expect them to be waterproof
granted, the "miracel" sticker for the cleats is still odd and any water coming over top means thy act like wetsuits (though to be fair this any shoe) - but other than still warm..
I asked this a couple of weeks ago. Ended up ordering some Northwave Raptor Arctic GTX which feel nice although I haven't tried them yet.
https://singletrackmag.com/forum/topic/whats-new-in-winter-spd-boots/
Northwave do goretex boots, I've a couple of pairs - one without insulation for milder days (one which one of the eyelets snapped after about 7 years use) and one with insulation for colder weather
mine are the older version before they introduced Boa laces
If you fancy the Shimanos there's a 20% off code at Freewheel code for STW members which I used recently.
I've used a pair of the northwave artics almost daily for the last couple of winters, they're great in the dry but tend to collect water once the cuff at the top becomes saturated. Suppose that's the case for all winter boots.
If you get on with Specialized's last, then Defrosters are pretty good. I'm on my second pair - first lasted 8 years or so. They are waterproof because they are impermeable, none of your Goretex membrane which will fail after a year nonsense.
Not sure if winter boots all come like this but. I'd recommend some form of pull to tighten fastening system and a Velcro cover flap.
I bought some Scott gore tex boots from Start Cycles a good few years back and they are superb. Keep my feet toastie and dry in the coldest of conditions and best of all they are really easy to get out of when it is cold and wet outside.
Wouldn't fancy faffing with laces in such conditions (mainly when getting back into the car after a drive to ride)
How did the Scott (Heater?) boots size up relative to summer shoes? I'm considering getting a pair on the CTW scheme but would have to order without trying them on.
Have had Specialized defrosters in the past which allow in the sizing for the likelihood of wearing thicker socks. Only one of them is still waterproof now after a few winters use.
thanks.
I have the earlier model, as the below link, and mine are a size bigger than my normal non cycling footwear.
Not sure if I have daft feet but I've never had a cycling shoe the same size as regular shoes.
The Scotts are bigger than normal so I have worn thicker socks with them and never felt cramped.
https://www.startfitness.co.uk/scott-mtb-heater-gtx-mens-cycling-shoes-grey-240503-1001.html
I've just ordered some of these as a half way house for cold rides when its not wet. Bit lighter and less faff than proper winter boots for road rides.
https://www.wiggle.co.uk/northwave-magma-xc-rock-winter-shoes
Should arrive tomorrow, will try them out on Wednesdays cafe ride (assuming we're still allowed).
I too have the Scott winter boots sized up as my last pair was pair of northwave celcius and was too tight meaning my feet got cold but stayed dry.
The Scott's are a half size bigger and loads of room to fit a bigger sock in.
I have the northwave raptor boots mentioned above. Really like them. Was almost looking forward to getting back into them this season. They're a little tight to get on/off due to the lined neoprene cuff
Another Scott Heater fan here - up a size for thick socks. They are big, bulbous and ugly, but so am I.
A mate who runs a cycle training/guiding business has 45Nth boots for wet winter days.
I have 2 prs of 45Nrth - depending on how cold it gets, plus a pair of the Mavic H2O (was Scree) which are a 3/4 boot great for 3 season use - great sole for hike-a-bike