Originally Posted by wonkemtel
I got a pair of kashnir answer winter boots. Yesterday almost 20 miles 2 hhours 1 thin 1 thick pair wool sock. My feet were not 'warm" but they were not cold either. 21 degrees, zero with wind chill. at about 140 dollars a lot cheaper than lakes. I'm not saying better, they probably are not quite as good, but for me $ was an issue. Available from Performance
They look to be a reasonable alternative and are available at AEBike for $107.99 + shipping.
I have "heard" they're not as warm but have no first hand experience with them.