Winter cycle shoe suggestions
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Winter cycle shoe suggestions
i need a better shoes for winter my feet are getting really numb , so im looking into some cycling shoes , i have a set of look keyoblade and a set of shimano 105
im not sure what are compatible so please help me out i dont want to spend more than 180 us , thats my budget for these shoes
im looking at these pairs dont know which are compatible or best for the cold ???
https://brandscycle.com/product/spec...=297119,295910
https://www.moosejaw.com/moosejaw/sh...saAryqEALw_wcB
https://www.theclymb.com/product.asp...kaAo99EALw_wcB
im not sure what are compatible so please help me out i dont want to spend more than 180 us , thats my budget for these shoes
im looking at these pairs dont know which are compatible or best for the cold ???
https://brandscycle.com/product/spec...=297119,295910
https://www.moosejaw.com/moosejaw/sh...saAryqEALw_wcB
https://www.theclymb.com/product.asp...kaAo99EALw_wcB
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I bought Northwave several years ago, and like them. I got 1/2 size big to allow for thicker socks.
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i need a better shoes for winter my feet are getting really numb , so im looking into some cycling shoes , i have a set of look keyoblade and a set of shimano 105
im not sure what are compatible so please help me out i dont want to spend more than 180 us , thats my budget for these shoes
im looking at these pairs dont know which are compatible or best for the cold ???
https://brandscycle.com/product/spec...=297119,295910
https://www.moosejaw.com/moosejaw/sh...saAryqEALw_wcB
https://www.theclymb.com/product.asp...kaAo99EALw_wcB
im not sure what are compatible so please help me out i dont want to spend more than 180 us , thats my budget for these shoes
im looking at these pairs dont know which are compatible or best for the cold ???
https://brandscycle.com/product/spec...=297119,295910
https://www.moosejaw.com/moosejaw/sh...saAryqEALw_wcB
https://www.theclymb.com/product.asp...kaAo99EALw_wcB
You need shoes made for 3 bolt cleats. Look at the soles of the shoes your are using now
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My Northwave are 3 hole. I'm sure many others are too.
I've heard good things about Lake's winter shoes.
I've heard good things about Lake's winter shoes.
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Building on what the OP is asking: as a rider that has zero interest in clipless systems (zero, literally, been there, no interest), any suggestions on decent insulated footwear (preferably hiking-oriented) that also provides good range of motion for cycling?
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Good to know. Are you aware that the 2 sets of pedals you currently own require different cleats that are not compatible with each other? I would say that if you want to go clipless for winter riding any of the shoes you liked to is a good choice if you use pedals whose cleats fit the shoes. 3 bolt cleats make for awkward walking especially on slippery surfaces and snow will quickly clog up both the cleat and the pedals you have
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if i bought the shimano or louis shoes what peddles would work with them , i guess i would just sell my two sets i have??
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90° here in LA the day before Thanksgiving. Haven't given winter shoes much thought. I wanted to do a pre turkey ride today, but it's too darn hot. Maybe tomorrow. Happy Thanksgiving. Hope your feet stay warm all winter.
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The cleat is the interface between the shoe and the pedal. Normally, every new pair of pedals come with the required cleat. The shoe has to have the correct bolt pattern on the sole so that the cleat can be bolted in place. The cleats for Shimano and Look pedals look similar, but they are not the same. A Look cleat will not fit a Shimano pedal and vice versa. All the shoes you provided links to are for 2 bolt cleats, not the 3 bolt cleats required by your Look and Shimano pedals.
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90 degress is not to hot to ride sheesh bro id be out there , poor excuse
i get that the cleats will have to be different , some shoes say they are spd and spd-sl compatible, i have never used clipless , some of the shoes i saw say spd , which i think is the 2 hole , and spd-sl which seems to be the three whole , i got my peddles used on bikes i bought and never used them ,
so my feet went numb the other day really bad , im still using my everyday sneakers and toe clips , i do want to switch to clippless on my training bike when im doing dedicated rides, to get the full power transfer , and not for commuting as im happy with toe clipps and my every day shoes ,
so my next question is will the look keo blade cleats 3 hole and the shimano 105 cleats 3 hole fit the same 3 bolt shoe leaving me with having to buy the shoes and cleats , or if i want to go with the louis or the shimano will i just have to buy new peddles
how about some of these shoes
https://www.universalcycles.com/shop...0aAkV-EALw_wcB
https://www.competitivecyclist.com/l...IaApnaEALw_wcB
im leaning to the 45nrth Japanther Road Transition Season Cycling Shoes
or should i pick a regular non winter cycle shoe and use over shoes or covers
i get that the cleats will have to be different , some shoes say they are spd and spd-sl compatible, i have never used clipless , some of the shoes i saw say spd , which i think is the 2 hole , and spd-sl which seems to be the three whole , i got my peddles used on bikes i bought and never used them ,
so my feet went numb the other day really bad , im still using my everyday sneakers and toe clips , i do want to switch to clippless on my training bike when im doing dedicated rides, to get the full power transfer , and not for commuting as im happy with toe clipps and my every day shoes ,
so my next question is will the look keo blade cleats 3 hole and the shimano 105 cleats 3 hole fit the same 3 bolt shoe leaving me with having to buy the shoes and cleats , or if i want to go with the louis or the shimano will i just have to buy new peddles
how about some of these shoes
https://www.universalcycles.com/shop...0aAkV-EALw_wcB
https://www.competitivecyclist.com/l...IaApnaEALw_wcB
im leaning to the 45nrth Japanther Road Transition Season Cycling Shoes
or should i pick a regular non winter cycle shoe and use over shoes or covers
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Keo cleats and Shimano 3 bolt cleats both use the same 3 bolt spacing. However, if you decide to buy shoes designed for 2 hole cleats you will have to buy new pedals which will come supplied with compatible cleats. The beauty of shoes designed for 2 hole cleats is that they are much easier to walk in and most pedals are designed for cleat engagement on both sides. Actually, to start you could even use those 2 bolt shoes with toe clips. Winter shoes designed for 3 bolt cleats could not be used that way because their soles would be destroyed by walking if there was no cleat installed
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This probably isn't what you want to hear, but I ride my road bikes with toe clips and straps (straps never tightened), wearing trail runner hiking shoes. Low cut or ankle high, they work better if they have a little extra room for thicker socks. You might try waterproof socks if your feet might get wet. The ones I have are thicker for cold and wet.
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i need a better shoes for winter my feet are getting really numb , so im looking into some cycling shoes
https://www.theclymb.com/product.asp...kaAo99EALw_wcB
https://www.theclymb.com/product.asp...kaAo99EALw_wcB
Personally, I would not buy online because you need to find a shoe that's much larger than what you're used to riding. Having a shoe two sizes larger will have a negative effect once clipped in.
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The cleat is the interface between the shoe and the pedal. Normally, every new pair of pedals come with the required cleat. The shoe has to have the correct bolt pattern on the sole so that the cleat can be bolted in place. The cleats for Shimano and Look pedals look similar, but they are not the same. A Look cleat will not fit a Shimano pedal and vice versa. All the shoes you provided links to are for 2 bolt cleats, not the 3 bolt cleats required by your Look and Shimano pedals.
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this is really a winter question its a road bike cold weather riding question , but should i just go with SPD peddles because it seems there are more options all year round ???
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90 degress is not to hot to ride sheesh bro id be out there , poor excuse
i get that the cleats will have to be different , some shoes say they are spd and spd-sl compatible, i have never used clipless , some of the shoes i saw say spd , which i think is the 2 hole , and spd-sl which seems to be the three whole , i got my peddles used on bikes i bought and never used them ,
so my feet went numb the other day really bad , im still using my everyday sneakers and toe clips , i do want to switch to clippless on my training bike when im doing dedicated rides, to get the full power transfer , and not for commuting as im happy with toe clipps and my every day shoes ,
so my next question is will the look keo blade cleats 3 hole and the shimano 105 cleats 3 hole fit the same 3 bolt shoe leaving me with having to buy the shoes and cleats , or if i want to go with the louis or the shimano will i just have to buy new peddles
how about some of these shoes
https://www.universalcycles.com/shop...0aAkV-EALw_wcB
https://www.competitivecyclist.com/l...IaApnaEALw_wcB
im leaning to the 45nrth Japanther Road Transition Season Cycling Shoes
or should i pick a regular non winter cycle shoe and use over shoes or covers
i get that the cleats will have to be different , some shoes say they are spd and spd-sl compatible, i have never used clipless , some of the shoes i saw say spd , which i think is the 2 hole , and spd-sl which seems to be the three whole , i got my peddles used on bikes i bought and never used them ,
so my feet went numb the other day really bad , im still using my everyday sneakers and toe clips , i do want to switch to clippless on my training bike when im doing dedicated rides, to get the full power transfer , and not for commuting as im happy with toe clipps and my every day shoes ,
so my next question is will the look keo blade cleats 3 hole and the shimano 105 cleats 3 hole fit the same 3 bolt shoe leaving me with having to buy the shoes and cleats , or if i want to go with the louis or the shimano will i just have to buy new peddles
how about some of these shoes
https://www.universalcycles.com/shop...0aAkV-EALw_wcB
https://www.competitivecyclist.com/l...IaApnaEALw_wcB
im leaning to the 45nrth Japanther Road Transition Season Cycling Shoes
or should i pick a regular non winter cycle shoe and use over shoes or covers
I like Answer Kashmir's if they are still being made for around 120 USD.
Also to reiterate, get your winter cycling shoes at least one size over. Two sizes if going by European sizing.
Last edited by Hezz; 11-28-17 at 10:11 PM.
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For winter conditions SPD's or similar mountainbike shoe compatible clipless pedals are the best to use.
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Two options: Northwave shoes or some fleece line booties. I use a pair of Northwave shoes and ride below freezing with no issues. The only thing that forces me onto the trainer is icy roads. I'm not a fan of booties, though. they usually fit tight and restrict circulation which leads to numb feet. The Northwave shoes with thick socks work very well.
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The only benefits to a 3-bolt pedal is it's lighter and generally a laterally more stable/secure platform for hard efforts, more so out of the saddle. Depending on how old they are, both of those pedal sets you have are nice and I'd personally hold onto them for later. If the 105's are the newer design with the wide platform like the Ultegra and Dura-Ace, I had a pair of those that I rode for about 1/2 a decade and loved them, and Keo blades are supposed to be excellent pedals as well.
Regarding which boot, I would google for reviews on the boots and try to get a feel for what people who have actually worn the boots say. I personally have a pair of Northwave winter boots. I bought them 1/2 to 1 size big explicitly to use with heavier "mountaineering" socks. I also make a point to try to keep my legs as warm as possible. No point in wearing winter boots if you're losing all the heat getting blood down to your feet.
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i went with these pearl izumi shoes in a 45.5 i used a look keo grip cleat and it seems to fit both my peddles , well under budget , i will just grab some winter covers next week..
, hey does anyone know what covers i should get because there seems to be a lot of them out there ,??
my first shoes though i clip in and out flawlessly , just a simple twist out clip in , nailed it , they really do make a difference the feeling is more powerful than any toe clippers i have used i dont know why i waited so long to get shoes ..
Pearl Izumi Men's Elite Road V5 Cycling-Footwear, Black/Shadow Grey, 45.5 EU/11.2 D US
, hey does anyone know what covers i should get because there seems to be a lot of them out there ,??
my first shoes though i clip in and out flawlessly , just a simple twist out clip in , nailed it , they really do make a difference the feeling is more powerful than any toe clippers i have used i dont know why i waited so long to get shoes ..
Pearl Izumi Men's Elite Road V5 Cycling-Footwear, Black/Shadow Grey, 45.5 EU/11.2 D US