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If you plan on riding down to 0F I would not get the Brixen low. It's very important to keep the ankle area warm to keep the toes warm. You need at least ankle high boots. One of the warmest solutions for riding on platform pedals is just a pair of insulated leather work boots that are 8-9 inches tall. Get them 1-2 sizes large and wear with a thick wool boot sock. You can break them in with boot oil and hand action until the ankle area moves easily. All leather boots are better in this regard as synthetic products do not get as soft and supple as leather.

The tall lacing keeps cold air out of the lower boot. You want space in the toe box to keep the socks uncompressed and have a dead air space. What ever you buy, try the boots on with thick socks to make sure they are not snug fitting. Another good reason for the 8-9 inch lace ups is that the lacings will keep loose fitting boots on which will keep your foot warm. Low slip-ons are not reccommeded as they will have to be too tight to be warm. And they will fall of your foot if loose enough. Plus they will get snow in them when walking through snow. This will get your socks wet when you go inside and it melts which will lower the insulation value of your socks.

Loose fitting boots is the single most important aspect of a warm cold weather boot.