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Winter Shoes
What shoe setup do you guys use in the winter? For the last few years I've been wearing heavy work boots, but now my commute has changed from about 15 minutes one way to about 1 hour one way, so I'm looking into some winter cycling shoes.
On my road bike I go with the wool socks/regular road shoes/booties combo, but I'm interested in something that's a little easier to walk in. For those of you who have winter shoes, are they much warmer than regular shoes plus booties? Do you have a shoe you would recommend?
On my road bike I go with the wool socks/regular road shoes/booties combo, but I'm interested in something that's a little easier to walk in. For those of you who have winter shoes, are they much warmer than regular shoes plus booties? Do you have a shoe you would recommend?
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If you are looking to use clipless you can check out the Shimano winter shoes, they are reasonably priced and work well unless it is extremely cold. I have ridden in 10-15 deg weather and with wool socks my feet were a little chilly but ok.
How cold does it get in Reno?
How cold does it get in Reno?
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They also were suitable for walking in the snow when getting to and from the bicycle at home and work, and for dealing with the snow and slush on the road during winter months.
Definitely NOT for those more interested in speed and "efficiency," than keeping feet warm while cycling in cold weather.
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I have some LL Bean Boots, out here, the insulation is less important,
but they are also offered in an insulated version too..
rubber bottom, leather upper..
bikes have platform pedals some with grip pins, Ergon uses grip tread patches of abrasive..
like Skate deck stuff..
but they are also offered in an insulated version too..
rubber bottom, leather upper..
bikes have platform pedals some with grip pins, Ergon uses grip tread patches of abrasive..
like Skate deck stuff..
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I wear good thermal socks and a pair of insulated hiking boots. Not the most comfortable but its kept me riding in the low 20's.
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I wear Sidi's boot and have no problems w/wet or cold feet. Expensive, but well worth it (and they come in big sizes).
https://www.sidiamerica.com/sidi/mountain/diablo.html
https://www.sidiamerica.com/sidi/mountain/diablo.html
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I wear Sidi's boot and have no problems w/wet or cold feet. Expensive, but well worth it (and they come in big sizes).
https://www.sidiamerica.com/sidi/mountain/diablo.html
https://www.sidiamerica.com/sidi/mountain/diablo.html
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mountain bike soles tend to come with the nut in the sole toe.
same thread will take 5mm threaded track spikes, FWIW.
same thread will take 5mm threaded track spikes, FWIW.
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If you are looking to use clipless you can check out the Shimano winter shoes, they are reasonably priced and work well unless it is extremely cold. I have ridden in 10-15 deg weather and with wool socks my feet were a little chilly but ok.
How cold does it get in Reno?
How cold does it get in Reno?
I was looking at Shimano shoes. My road shoes are Shimanos, so I was hoping the sizing would be consistent if I need to order online. Anybody else have experience with them?
If you're using winter hiking boots, which ones are you using? The boots I've been using for the last few years are way too heavy to be comfortable for the longer commute.
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When it is dry cold weather I wear a pair of Raichle GoreTex half boots. Warm and comfortable.