Cycling with Boots
 

Hey folks.

Does anyone has any cycling experience with Palladium Boots.

A friend of mine out in the midwest has a pair of Chrome Storm 415 Boots but I couldn't find a pair in my size (or price range, are they nuts?).

So I like the look and specs of the Palladium Pampa Sport Cuff WPN's; but, are they breathable, flexible, really waterproof, etc.

I ride with toeclips and Chucks (and waterproof socks on rainy days) but these past couple freezing days have made me and my toes rethink the whole Chucks thing for sub-20-degree days.

All help is appreciated; many thanks in advance!

I took the jump last winter and bought the Fasterkat cycling boots. I haven't yet ridden below 25F but they are very comfortable there and I am a long limbed 62 yo who has always had cold feet and hands and is now finding that getting worse. The Fasterkats are ~$200, so not cheap and they aren't shoes you want for the non-cycling part of our day, but they are very walkable as well as excellent riding shoes (SPD/2 bolt compatible). Also good footing in snow. (Just checked that out last week.) They are the best winter cycling shoe/boot I have ever used by a lot. And they are only the #2 boot from that company, advertised as good to 25F. #1 is 10F or colder. Just not necessary in Portland, OR.

Ben

I wear an insulated hiking boot in the winter but have no experience with either of those. Neither of them look particularly great for cold weather, though good for wet weather. I would think for 20s they'd be fine.

What is often more important though is what you wear underneath. Make sure whatever you get is plenty roomy so that you can wear up to two layers of socks without the boots feeling tight. One thin layer next to your skin and a thicker outer sock. Really recommend merino wool for at least the outer sock.

Thanks for the responses guys. I'm on a bit of a budget, so I think I'll get them. The Fasterkatts look pretty awesome, but I have full blown snow boots for that kind of weather. Things stay pretty mild precipitation-wise over here.

I also just got some Heat Holders socks. So those under my waterproof socks should do the trick. I was able to wear them with my chucks just today and they're weren't too tight. The boots allegedly have the same fit as sneakers, so I think I'm good.

Thanks again!

L.L. Bean snow sneakers work well for me.

LL Bean rubber moccasins , for the wet .. & slip on convenience ..

Or the LL Bean Maine hunting shoes for a bit more wet weather protection.

I recently bought some Merrell water proof hiking boots at REI and have been using them on my MTB with platform pedals, to no ill effect. I try to remember to tie the laces toward the outside. They can get a bit sweaty in the toes sometimes.

Fyi, Chrome does make a waterproof version of their "regular" sneaker shoe, the Storm Kursk:
Storm Kursk Black Sneaker | Classic Bike Sneaker | Chrome Industries

It's significantly cheaper, and I'm not sure it would be any worse for biking than the Chrome "boot" you were looking at other than not being as high for protecting your ankles from water. Did I mention it's significantly cheaper? :D