Originally Posted by
shepherdsflock
I'm running platform pedals currently. One of the reasons I'm hesitant to purchase dedicated winter cycling shoes is that they're all geared toward the clipless crowd. I don't want to spend the extra money on clipless pedals. I've never had a problem getting around with platforms, and I'm not racing so I don't see the need to get special pedals to match my shoes.
I really like clipless for anything but commuting but that is another discussion. If you are sticking with platform pedals buying a cycling specific shoe will end up costing you a lot more money for features you do not need (like being able to mount a cleat to the bottom) Just find some quality winter boots with plenty of extra room in the toe box, calf length wool socks and you should be fine. If it gets really bad you may be able to use chemical warmers as well. That set up minus the chemical warmers has worked well for me down to about 0 but I have not ridden much colder than that.