Winter Shoes/Boots

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Permalink Reply by T.K. 6.5 mi on October 8, 2012 at 2:21pm

Do you ride with clip-in pedals, straps, or neither? I have the same question but am looking for something that I can still easily slip into my current straps, or that work with a new clip-in/clip-less system. (if thats even a good idea for winter)

Last year the solution was old sneakers and the thickest wool socks I could find...

Permalink Reply by J.A.W. 15.08 km on October 8, 2012 at 2:34pm

This was discussed in this thread:

http://www.thechainlink.org/forum/topics/winter-cycling-shoes-need?...

Permalink Reply by Adam Herstein (5.5 mi) on October 8, 2012 at 2:35pm

I've got pretty big platform pedals, so not clipless nor strap. But I'd prefer a boot that's not too bulky.

Permalink Reply by Chris C on October 8, 2012 at 2:55pm

My winter commuter footwear is a street shoe, not a boot.  Merrell Jungle Moc, $80.  I chose them because they're stiff-soled and slip-ons.  They're a size and a half big to accomodate extra socks.  On wet days I cover them with a pair of cheapy galoshes. YMMV.

Permalink Reply by igz on October 8, 2012 at 3:29pm

at that pricepoint, you can get a range of decent options that might include goretex. hiking boots always seem to do the job. a pair of ducks for them ultra sloppy days are good, but not for daily use. and warmth - whatevs - anything paired with wool socks and liners will keep feet happy. waterproofing is then the key to success

Permalink Reply by Kyle Gilde on October 9, 2012 at 11:37am

I like this boot a lot. The Velcro straps are super convenient. The only issue is that I bought them one size too big, but I didn't realize that until about a week into wearing when the padding compressed some.

http://reviews.llbean.com/1138/IG100510/mens-wildcat-boots-hook-and...