No. of cycling shoes: obsessed?

[Eden]

I wasn't aware of cycling shoes with toe spikes.
Winter boots...specifically made for cycling? Please clue me in or just an ordinary boot reserved exclusively for cycling?

Some mt bike shoes come with optional toe spikes - I put them on the shoes I intend to use for cross because they should help with run ups.

The winter shoes I have are specifically for cold wet weather. I have a pair of winter Sidis - they have no communication between the outer sole and the inner boot - so no water up through the cleat holes . They have a neoprene cuff around the ankle to keep water from going down the tops. I love, love, love them. As long as I'm careful keeping my socks tucked all the way in and pull my tights over the tops of the cuffs (and sometimes still add booties if its really pouring...) my feet not only stay warm, but also dry for hours, even in the pouring rain.