vrkelley

I am looking for a waterproof Mtb or ATB style bike shoe that accepts cleats. I'm not interested in flimbsy shoe covers that are difficult to get and off.

Just a shoe that kicks butt! .Diadora just don't seem to make them any more. Any one know where they're sold?

InTheRain

Seattle, huh? I've been looking for something like that too. The closest I found were some made by Lake... however, it says "water resistant" not waterproof.

https://www.lakecycling.com/ProductIn...oductid=MXZ302

I can't afford them yet so I'm stuck with neoprene covers. The owner of an LBS in thurston county told me about these shoes. He is a road racer, but uses these shoes for commuting and training through the winter.

matthew_deaner

I have the previous version of these (MX301) and they definitely aren't waterproof. They are quite warm, but they're leather and water eventually soaks through them. Lake provides you with some waterproofer, but it doesn't work very well.

markhr

There are many different mdels - two that spring immediately to mind are the waterproof road and mtb shoes from Sidi. I thought Lake Cycling did waterproof shoes but their blurb only mentions water resistant leather.

https://www.sidisport.com/

Bekologist

stop by Gregg's, VR- There are actual Gore-tex socklined shoes from Shimano that are very sport shoe, and some svelte ones from Specialized- built like a high top, waterproof version of their summer MTB shoe- that don't break the bank.

knucklesandwich

Pearl Izumi makes a Gore Tex shoe- I'm thinking about running my Performance Fortes into the ground and picking up the PI ones for next winter.

sauerwald

I use the lake winter cycling boots in the winter - I have them a size larger than my summer shoes so that I can wear thick wool socks under them. They are much more water resistant than my summer shoes, but they are not water proof. Still, my commute takes about an hour, and it is rare that my feet are wet when I arrive. The boots are leather, have a BOA lacing system, and there is a leather flap which closes over the lacing system with a velcro seal. In the summer, I just wear a well vented shoe (PI Vagabond) and do not wear socks when it is raining.

JeffS

No personal experience, but one possible option:

https://www.northwave.com/usa/shoes_d...catid=4&area=4

CliftonGK1

I know you're not looking for a shoe cover, but in case you don't find acceptable waterproof shoes, you might consider the Bellwether No-Aqua bootie. I've been riding with the same pair for 2 winters now. They've got a full length back zipper with a fiber reinforced flexible sole so they're easy to slide into. Microfleece lining makes them warm in the winter, and the outer shell does a great job at keeping your feet dry.

vrkelley

Personally, I don't believe in throwing good money after bad. A shoe should be able to "cut it". esp. when it rains 9mo out of the year.

vrkelley

Some really great replies! I have the 2005 version of this boot (shoe) for winter...they are not sweaty. They work great and also block wind.

CliftonGK1

I never looked at booties as a solution to an initially "bad" purchase. I don't want 2 or 3 pairs of cycling shoes for different weather, so it's just easier for me to get the booties and use my 1 pair of shoes. Then again, I'm the weirdo who (in Seattle) gave up on wearing raingear this year. I've been riding sans jacket all winter.

Jarery

I still just wear my sandals, goretex socks over wool socks, and booties. In summer I wear the same sandals without the socks or booties. Mix/match layers depending on temp and rain conditions. Like today I just wore a smartwool sock, sandal, and booties. But i only need 1 pair all year round, and they dry in 10 min at the office.

bad point is its a lot of layers to put on your feet so it takes an extra min or 2.