There is a HUGE difference between regular biking shoes & winter shoes. The regular shoes are made to ventilate, and winter shoes are designed to keep that cold out. They have insulation & are much, much warmer with some type of layering construction. Check out Sidi, Diadora & Lake for good winter mountain biking shoes.
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10-24-2006, 03:26 AM #1
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10-24-2006, 06:16 AM #2
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The BEST shoes for the winter are Lakes - I can't say enough good things about these. They're not cheap, but they are worth every penny (or schilling
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Most of our riding buddies have invested in these shoes. I would HIGHLY recommend them to everyone...
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10-24-2006, 07:26 AM #3
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PLL - Wow, those are some niiice winter shoes!
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10-24-2006, 10:09 AM #4
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Shoes and socks
I've never wanted to spend the money on a real winter shoe - so on the road I will wear over-booties, toe covers and the like. I don't have a problem clipping in with those on the road, but the few times that I have worn overbooties on the mountain bike, I have trashed them and torn them up and made a mess of them so bad that by the time I'm done with them I can't unclip cause there are threads falling off and getting in the way.
I have a pair of mountain bike shoes that I can put heavy socks in i.e. wet gore tex ones for really wet riding and when it is not wet, I wear a liner sock and a woolie boolie type sock. This works okay, but my feet do get a little cold!
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10-24-2006, 10:40 AM #5
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I broke down today and ordered a pair of Sidi winter shoes. Well, they are more like boots. I figured that I won't have to buy have as many chemical heat warmers, so I'll probably end up breaking even after two winter riding seasons. I ride every day -- only excuse not to is icy/snowy/unsafe weather conditions -- so comfort is a necessity.
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10-25-2006, 05:49 AM #6
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I found the Gaerne boots in Ital Tecno but they are sooo expensive... I have decided to get a pair of Sugoi Bosui socks instead. Maybe the Chicago winter will convince me later on. It's the first winter I try to keep some regular rides.
SheFly: in what kind of weather do you ride with the Lake boots?
Velobambina: I look forward to your review of your new Sidi boots (congratulations!).
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10-25-2006, 07:49 AM #7
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I live in New England, so ride in these shoes all winter long - wet, slushy, snowy and COLD. I find that wearing a thin wool sock in these shoes is all that I really need. I used to wear regular bike shoes with oversocks, thick socks, etc., but none of that compares to these shoes - I can't say enough good things about them.
Originally Posted by pll
Here is a link to the Lake web page - I have the MXZ301s: http://www.lakecycling.com/category.aspx?categoryID=36 If you do a search, you should be able to find them for a bit less than MSRP, but this is the best $$$ in my opinion - warm feet are key to keeping my core warm on cold days!
FWIW, Bikeman.com (in Maine) has them listed for $169.95!!! That is a great deal, and this is a good vendor to deal with as well. (http://www.bikemannetwork.com/biking/p/SH-LAKEMXZ301)
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