new shoes or winter boots?

[SheFly]

Shefly -- Are those Lakes SPD compatible?

Absolutely! That's what I use with mine....

[chickwhorips]

i have a pair of lake mtb shoes. they are spd compatible, but they are a year old, i assume the new ones are also compatible. they keep me pretty warm in cool weather, but when it gets cold they don't. i also have a problem keeping my feet warm in anything. thinking about getting a pair of covers to put over them also. they are a very comfortable pair of shoes though.

[Puffin]

Thanks everyone who replied. I have decided to go for the winter boot option - shimano W101, which I have found in my size for a decent £60.00. Hope not to have to use them too soon, but with nights drawing in it may not take very long. Will kepp you posted!

[tattiefritter]

Ehecksher - the Shimano W101 are definitely on the small and narrow side you may need to go up at least one size. I had those before my current boots in a 38 which is my normal shoe size (about a 5) and they were so small they made my feet even colder and almost crippled me , I gave them to a friend who has dinky size 4 feet and she likes them.

Try before you buy, if you can't make sure you wear them around the house in thick socks for a good while to see if they are comfortable or not - don't put cleats on them till you are sure.

[Puffin]

I already made that mistake and have replaced my new boots with new new boots in a size 38, as I too have dinky size four feet! I have been walking around in them in thick socks at home. They still feel narrow, though...

Em

[tattiefritter]

They are narrow, they also don't "give" much, the leather is quite firm. The newer ones are a lot softer and a bit wider (but more expensive).