Cool/Cold Weather Gear

[pll]

i managed to find these, but no luck finding them in the US for sale. Might have to give a call into SIDI America headquarters.

http://www.veltec.com/en-us/product/...te-silver.aspx

Those do not seem worth the time of day in the midwest winter. Out here, the people I know that cycle year round use these "SUV" boots. They only work with SPD pedals, so there would be an extra expense for different pedals if you don't have them at hand. I may spring for these boots later this year.

[lph]

Those do not seem worth the time of day in the midwest winter. Out here, the people I know that cycle year round use these "SUV" boots. They only work with SPD pedals, so there would be an extra expense for different pedals if you don't have them at hand. I may spring for these boots later this year.

The Lake boots look awesome, and I'm going to spring for them once my Shimano winter boots finally give up the ghost. Would be nice to not have to wear newspaper toe cosies and shoe covers when it's really cold...

But since you mentioned switching pedals - the cheapest and maybe warmest solution to cold feet is flat pedals and hiking boots. Assuming you have hiking boots, of course. I actually rode many winters in worn out, too big running shoes, with thick wool socks inside, on flat pedals. It's a pity to spring for expensive winter bike shoes if you end up not liking winter riding in general.

[pll]

The Lake boots look awesome, and I'm going to spring for them once my Shimano winter boots finally give up the ghost. Would be nice to not have to wear newspaper toe cosies and shoe covers when it's really cold...

But since you mentioned switching pedals - the cheapest and maybe warmest solution to cold feet is flat pedals and hiking boots. Assuming you have hiking boots, of course. I actually rode many winters in worn out, too big running shoes, with thick wool socks inside, on flat pedals. It's a pity to spring for expensive winter bike shoes if you end up not liking winter riding in general.

I agree! I don't have hiking boots, though. But I do have SPD pedals in my closet. Last year we had a mild winter and I was able to bike in late December, and then in March. My toes were always a problem, though. I had wool socks and windproof booties over my shoes, but, still, my toes suffered.

One thing I discovered (based on comments in TE) is that covering my neck and ears with a balaclava really helped. In general, I find winter riding very hard. I feel many muscles are contracted because of the cold, so at the end of the ride, I am super tired.

[kamikazejane]

Those do not seem worth the time of day in the midwest winter. Out here, the people I know that cycle year round use these "SUV" boots. They only work with SPD pedals, so there would be an extra expense for different pedals if you don't have them at hand. I may spring for these boots later this year.

My problem is my small feet. I take a 37 in mens EU Non of the manufacturers seem to want to even make mens boots that small.

[pll]

My problem is my small feet. I take a 37 in mens EU Non of the manufacturers seem to want to even make mens boots that small.

Shimano has a boot in size 38 -- a size bigger would be good for winter socks. Here is a review.

[kamikazejane]

Shimano has a boot in size 38 -- a size bigger would be good for winter socks. Here is a review.

THANK YOU!!!!!! I will check them out.