Winter shoes?

[Lien Sdrawde]

My current road shoes let water in fairly quickly. I do have some overshoes which help a bit but was wondering if a specific winter shoe would help in soggy conditions and does anyone have any they would recommend?
Cheers, Neil

 

[smokeysmoo]

I've had a pair of THESE for a few years now and they've been tremendous.

 

[samsbike]

I have a pair by Specialized the defroster boot. On my commute of 1.5hrs they keep me warm in cotton socks. However, they dont breathe terribly well so you may want to consider a pair like those above with goretex.

Either way I can heartily recommend getting a decent set for winter.

 

[Rohloff_Brompton_Rider]

Shimano every time every winter.

 

[Schooner]

Rule #5

 

[potsy]

http://www.wiggle.co.uk/shimano-mw81-gore-tex-winter-mountain-bike-boots/

I have the older version of these, best cycling related item I have ever bought, used 6-7 months of the year in rain/ice/cold days and all through winter

 

[400bhp]

I've had a pair of THESE for a few years now and they've been tremendous.

I have the SPD version (Celsius) and can concur. Possibly the best item of clothing I have ever bought for the bike.

 

[Kestevan]

Sidi Hydro (Spd-Sl) or the equivalent Diablo(Spd).

Without a doubt the best thing I ever bought for winter commuting.

 

[Ciar]

good question this, just to ask along the same lines can anyone recommend a pair for riding flats?

 

[Paul99]

good question this, just to ask along the same lines can anyone recommend a pair for riding flats?

Wellington boots.

 

[Lien Sdrawde]

Also - I have the spd 'touring' A520 pedals - does anyone know if these would these fit the above mentioned shoes.
Many thanks so far for the tips.

 

[Rohloff_Brompton_Rider]

http://www.wiggle.co.uk/shimano-mw81-gore-tex-winter-mountain-bike-boots/

I have the older version of these, best cycling related item I have ever bought, used 6-7 months of the year in rain/ice/cold days and all through winter

I have had the older versions which below -5 were a bit cold. The newer versions are far superior. I sold a pair to Greg on here...I missed them so much I've just bought a new pair.

 

[yello]

I have the NorthWave Fahrenheit shoes. They work, no problems with their functionality at all. I do find there's a bit of a transition to go through in wearing them though, after a summer of lightweight shoes. They feel cumbersome and restrictive by comparison. I must admit to sometimes preferring my summer shoes with winter socks and overshoes, depending on factors (length of ride primarily).

 

[Milo]

How are these sort of shoes for walking out of interest? Always wanted spd shoes were the cleats don't rub as I quite often do a lot of walking on some of my rides and find it annoying crunching along with my current shoes.

 

[samsbike]

I personally dont like northwave, bought a set that fell apart very quickly, but lots do.

What sold me on the specialized were the boa fasteners, sad I know.

I don't think they are designed for walking much, mine make quite a sold but no different to my spds, which is unsurprising really.

I wear then with leg warmers and make sure that the leg warmers go over the boot, to stop water flowing in.