winter shoes, booties, gore tex socks? - Cyclocross Magazine2024-03-29T06:46:58Zhttps://cowbell.cxmagazine.com/forum/topics/1198434:Topic:15443?id=1198434%3ATopic%3A15443&feed=yes&xn_auth=noThey are tough to find in the…tag:cowbell.cxmagazine.com,2008-11-19:1198434:Comment:182852008-11-19T02:23:27.189Zmarkhttps://cowbell.cxmagazine.com/profile/mark57
They are tough to find in the U.S., but Northwave makes a wind-tex type fabric sock (similar to the Seal Skins), it's fleeced, but still thin enough to fit over a conventional cycling sock and still fit inside your shoes. Mostly water proof. I found a pair in Belgium a couple of year's ago (Mol, at Master's Worlds). I wore them at Nationals last year and stayed warm and dry on Saturday races. I intend to stock up on those this year.
They are tough to find in the U.S., but Northwave makes a wind-tex type fabric sock (similar to the Seal Skins), it's fleeced, but still thin enough to fit over a conventional cycling sock and still fit inside your shoes. Mostly water proof. I found a pair in Belgium a couple of year's ago (Mol, at Master's Worlds). I wore them at Nationals last year and stayed warm and dry on Saturday races. I intend to stock up on those this year. I have a pair of Specialized…tag:cowbell.cxmagazine.com,2008-11-19:1198434:Comment:182742008-11-19T00:17:09.180ZOne Eyed zhttps://cowbell.cxmagazine.com/profile/OneEyedz
I have a pair of Specialized Defroster "boots" that I wear when its cold and wet. Same tread as most SPC shoes and they have toe spikes too. I still have yet to use them at a cross race but once it gets to be that time of year and I am unsure what the race conditions will actually be like (if I go since I am kind of a cold weather puss) I throw them in the gear basket just in case.
I have a pair of Specialized Defroster "boots" that I wear when its cold and wet. Same tread as most SPC shoes and they have toe spikes too. I still have yet to use them at a cross race but once it gets to be that time of year and I am unsure what the race conditions will actually be like (if I go since I am kind of a cold weather puss) I throw them in the gear basket just in case. Last year after Portland Kati…tag:cowbell.cxmagazine.com,2008-11-18:1198434:Comment:182252008-11-18T17:21:37.052ZKiwimarkhttps://cowbell.cxmagazine.com/profile/Kiwimark
Last year after Portland Katie went to the local bike store and paid retail for a pair of Sidi winter boots which she wore last cross nationals. They still get regular use. I use Northwave which also work very well.<br />
Both work better than booties especially on those 15deg days in Colorado or those wet days in Belgium
Last year after Portland Katie went to the local bike store and paid retail for a pair of Sidi winter boots which she wore last cross nationals. They still get regular use. I use Northwave which also work very well.<br />
Both work better than booties especially on those 15deg days in Colorado or those wet days in Belgium I use Lake Winter boots with…tag:cowbell.cxmagazine.com,2008-11-17:1198434:Comment:180482008-11-17T05:17:20.428ZJeffhttps://cowbell.cxmagazine.com/profile/Jeff61
I use Lake Winter boots with smartwool socks. These really work pretty nicely, but as mentioned make sure they are sized big enough to handle thick socks. Whatever you do don't stuff your feet into extra layers of socks then cram them into shoes/boots that are too tight. Circulation will be affected and your feet will get cold immediately. I use shimano spds and the metal pedals act as cold-sinks to transmit the temp right into your shoe/boot though the cleat. The thick wool insole of the Lake…
I use Lake Winter boots with smartwool socks. These really work pretty nicely, but as mentioned make sure they are sized big enough to handle thick socks. Whatever you do don't stuff your feet into extra layers of socks then cram them into shoes/boots that are too tight. Circulation will be affected and your feet will get cold immediately. I use shimano spds and the metal pedals act as cold-sinks to transmit the temp right into your shoe/boot though the cleat. The thick wool insole of the Lake boots works pretty well, but certainly isn't the end-all thats for sure. I have wondered if a composite bodied pedal would be any better at protecting against this transfer of cold through the pedal body? I started using the Pearl Izu…tag:cowbell.cxmagazine.com,2008-11-16:1198434:Comment:179422008-11-16T03:02:25.632ZCoreyhttps://cowbell.cxmagazine.com/profile/Corey
I started using the Pearl Izumi MTB booties and found that some strategically placed black duct tape around the toe and under my toe spikes keeps the front from coming up or off and interfering. Sure, it isn't foolproof, but so far it has done a pretty good job.
I started using the Pearl Izumi MTB booties and found that some strategically placed black duct tape around the toe and under my toe spikes keeps the front from coming up or off and interfering. Sure, it isn't foolproof, but so far it has done a pretty good job. ah, good point about freezing…tag:cowbell.cxmagazine.com,2008-11-13:1198434:Comment:176752008-11-13T00:49:09.909ZRidley Fortunehttps://cowbell.cxmagazine.com/profile/RidleyFortune
ah, good point about freezing buckles! on the flip side the top velcro strap IS nice and fat and long...
ah, good point about freezing buckles! on the flip side the top velcro strap IS nice and fat and long... Nice looking Shimano shoe!tag:cowbell.cxmagazine.com,2008-11-12:1198434:Comment:175552008-11-12T03:20:30.271ZCincicycleshttps://cowbell.cxmagazine.com/profile/Michael
Nice looking Shimano shoe!
Nice looking Shimano shoe! OK, I read everybody's commen…tag:cowbell.cxmagazine.com,2008-11-12:1198434:Comment:175472008-11-12T02:14:05.177ZCosmic Mila aka; Craven Moreheadhttps://cowbell.cxmagazine.com/profile/CosmicMiller
OK, I read everybody's comments and have tried most all. If you want to know what works for a freezing, mud-soaked hour in the rain...here you go. Neoprene socks! I buy larger shoes to accomodate them. You can be totally soaked walking thru water and have snow and ice on them and still forge thru in relative comfort.....I assure you! If it's gonna be REAL Friggin' cold {under 30}, a wool sock UNDER them works VERY, VERY well {but the shoes are too tight then.....till the first puddle…
OK, I read everybody's comments and have tried most all. If you want to know what works for a freezing, mud-soaked hour in the rain...here you go. Neoprene socks! I buy larger shoes to accomodate them. You can be totally soaked walking thru water and have snow and ice on them and still forge thru in relative comfort.....I assure you! If it's gonna be REAL Friggin' cold {under 30}, a wool sock UNDER them works VERY, VERY well {but the shoes are too tight then.....till the first puddle anyway}......I SWEAR this works, and NOT just for Cross. Here in the winter mountains of the Cascades this technique works all winter with mountain bikes! And another tip for ya....take cayenne pepper 2 hours before....we make pills of them from cayenne powder from a health food type store......it really warms you up {by thinning your blood supposedly}. Be warned....drink the pill with a large glass of water and some other food or your tummy will feel REALLY odd..... ah, isn't that a brand new sh…tag:cowbell.cxmagazine.com,2008-11-11:1198434:Comment:175322008-11-11T23:29:27.743Zandrewhttps://cowbell.cxmagazine.com/profile/cyclocross
ah, isn't that a brand new shoe?<br />
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the tough thing about doing those reviews is josh actually did those last winter so that they'd be ready before it got cold. we can review the next batch out now, and they'll be ready for our spring issue. but in some places spring can still be cold and wet, so maybe we should call shimano now...<br />
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thanks for the heads up. IMHO, no buckle is smart so nothing gets frozen shut.
ah, isn't that a brand new shoe?<br />
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the tough thing about doing those reviews is josh actually did those last winter so that they'd be ready before it got cold. we can review the next batch out now, and they'll be ready for our spring issue. but in some places spring can still be cold and wet, so maybe we should call shimano now...<br />
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thanks for the heads up. IMHO, no buckle is smart so nothing gets frozen shut. you guys forgot one winter sh…tag:cowbell.cxmagazine.com,2008-11-11:1198434:Comment:175192008-11-11T21:47:08.708ZRidley Fortunehttps://cowbell.cxmagazine.com/profile/RidleyFortune
you guys forgot one winter shoe in the review. the <b>Shimano MW80</b>. it is super nice and warm. not sure if it is yet available in North America, ordered if from ProBikeKit UK. just simply got the same size as conventional shoes as you probably don't want too much foot slop out on the cross course. combined with a thin defeet wool sock it's nice. there are few drawbacks and that is the lack of mechanical buckle: velcro straps only. and the sole is not nearly as stiff as the M225. however,…
you guys forgot one winter shoe in the review. the <b>Shimano MW80</b>. it is super nice and warm. not sure if it is yet available in North America, ordered if from ProBikeKit UK. just simply got the same size as conventional shoes as you probably don't want too much foot slop out on the cross course. combined with a thin defeet wool sock it's nice. there are few drawbacks and that is the lack of mechanical buckle: velcro straps only. and the sole is not nearly as stiff as the M225. however, stiffness is overrated when you cannot feel your toes.<br />
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