goretex cycling shoe?

[cdale56]

Does anybody know of a goretex bicycling specific (SPD compatible) shoe or boot?

It sure would meet all of my winter riding needs: Wind protection, waterproof as well as being an all around dry cold riding shoe. And I could walk with them in snow/ice if necessary.

A single pair, all purpose, boot/shoe would be perfect for me.

I have looked into those expensive biking specific shoes from Lake, Diadra and SIDI. They are way too expensive for me and I am not going to pay $150-200 for a shoe that is not good in all conditions.(None are waterproof.) The Lake model looked so nice though.

I guess I could go to platform pedals, and use goretex hiking boots, but I would rather have clipless. Especially for those longer rides.

Does anyone know of a goretex cycling shoe?

Does such a dog exist?

[bac]

The Lake model looked so nice though.

Sorry, I don't know of any Goretex SPD shoes, but I did buy the Lake MXZ 300 this year for my winter riding, and they are really great shoes. They aren't cheap, and it's an additional pair of shoe, but you'll thank me later! FYI:

Lake MXZ 300 (http://www.mtbreview.com/reviews/Shoes/product_22923.shtml)

[landrover]

I mentioned this on another thread---I'm now a fan of toe warmers.
I bike in Chicago...about a couple weeks ago, i went out in a 16-degree windchill with my booties,roadshoes,woolsocks, poly-proliner and toe warmers.
I won't have to worry about cold toes anymore....:)
If you bike in anything more severe, Lake might be a good investment.

[bac]

I mentioned this on another thread---I'm now a fan of toe warmers.

Hey, I remember that thread, and I bought some of them! The Lakes work well for now, but I'll try out the toe warmers when it really gets cold. How long (time) did yours last?

[cdale56]

Thanks.

There was an article last year in VeloNews about winter shoes and the Lake shoes looked like the best. I saw a pair last week at a bike shop and they looked very nice.

I can't rationalize spending $200 though, maybe after 7.5 more years of college tuitions......

About foot warmers, I have a bunch of them to use in emergenices but have never actually used tham. How long do they last? Do you place them before riding? Do they ever get too hot? What happens if they break from foot pressure and socks get wet and cold?

[landrover]

Hey bac,

The label says they last for about 6 hours....I haven't been out that long to find out...about 3-and-a-half hours max for me.

cdale56...they activate when air hits em..i put them on just minutes before i hit the road..i did have to adjust them because of improper placement.
i started them at the arch of my feet...bad move since the clipless pedal was adding to the pressure in that area.
under the toes works best.
I wear wicking socks and a poly-pro liner that takes the moisture away.
I haven't had a bizarre experience, yet...give it time :)

p/s..i think the Lake's are it, no matter how extreme the weather.
I was close to purchasing a pair but after reading about so many alternatives being used by the BF crew, i had to go trial-and-error first.
I also added a visor....(another bit of good advice from someone here)velcro keeps it in place..ace hardware weather stripping between the velcro strips helps keep the air from seeping through.
I also check out the bicycle couriers here...many of them make due with their road or mb shoes and just add layers.

[cdale56]

Thanks, when it gets cold again (today's high here 51 low 35!) I'll try them.

[PdxMark]

I use Goretex socks. They are great for commuting because the fit easily into my bag and are always available, whenever the rain hits. They fit inside my regular cycling shoes (Shimano or Sidi) and keep my feet dry in almost all conditions. (If you plan to be out for an extended ride in the rain, pull your tights over the Goretex socks, rather than the socks over the tights. With the tights inside, they wick water down your leg and into your water-tight sock.) Other than that, my feet are always dry.

Goretex socks alone won't keep your toes warm for an extended ride in the low 40s or lower, but neoprene toe covers over the outside of the shoe might give the thermal insulation.

[PelotonCycles]

If you're still interested in the Lake winter shoe, I have a pair, like new, on eBay.