Product Description
New for 2012, this winter shoe will keep your feet warm mile after mile in the worst conditions. Rain, Snow or Cold temperatures will not stop you this winter with these on. A slightly wider toe box allows plenty of room for warm socks underneath.
Waterproof GORE-TEX Insulated
Comfort Footwear liner
High visibility reflectors on rear and side of shoes
Triple offset straps prevent pressure points
Fleece liner insole for added insulation and heat retention
Volume performance last accommodates fit with thick socks
Glass fiber reinforced polyamid sole with optional spike mount
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pinnacle10
a Cross Country Rider
from Redlands, CADate Reviewed: February 16, 2012
Strengths: It does what it's suppose to. Comfortable and warm.Weaknesses: Heavier than a normal shoe, but that's expected.Bottom Line: I'll start by saying I live in Southern California. Sunny, 70 degree days in January are rather normal. But short days mean a lot of night riding and I've always had trouble keeping my feet warm. There have even been nights that have been reasonably nice, yet my feet still have gotten cold. I realized things were slightly better in my old casual shoes with laces - http://www.mtbr.com/cat/mtb-apparel-and-protection/shoes/shimano/sh-mt41g/prd_419338_144crx.aspx. But those didn't really help much. So I researched and found bike companies actually make shoes for riding in cold weather. I guess that should have been obvious.
Shimano is a brand I trust so I looked at their shoes and then went to Don's Bike Shop to see if they could get them for me. Ben called the Shimano rep and I can hear him say, "Oh really, oh, ok" so then Ben tells me, "yeah, they have them, but these are full on Gortex shoes made for riding in places like Minnesota. He says he hasn't sold any in Socal in a couple of years." I tell him that's perfect, that's what I want. So a few days go by and the shoes come in.
It was unseasonably warm for the first few weeks I had them so I didn't get to test them initially. Finally the weather cooled and I've been using them off and on now for about 3 months. They have been everything I could have wanted. On nights when I normally would have gotten cold and numb feet, my feet were fine. Didn't even notice the cold. I've even worn them in 70 degree weather and my feet did not get too warm.
Last night was the first real test. Temps dropped and according to my Garmin it got down to 41 degrees on my ride. Most people will probably laugh when I call that cold, but that's about as cold as it gets in Socal and it's a temperature that would normally give me some real foot problems with numbness. With normal socks on these shoes protected my feet and kept them feeling normal.
I have yet to use these in water to see how waterproof they are, but I imagine they're at least better than any other shoe I have. This was money well spent and I'm grateful to have found them. It's especially nice knowing they won't make my feet too hot so if I take off on a cold morning I don't have to worry about things heating up and my feet getting too hot.
Favorite Trail: SART
Duration Product Used: 3 months
Purchased At: Don's Bike Shop
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mtb0187
a Cross Country Rider
from Jackson, MI, USADate Reviewed: February 6, 2012
Strengths: The shoes fit well, like a cycling shoe should and not some big clunky boot like others out there. I have tested these shoes down to 0 degrees so far and my feet were nice and warm with only a thin pair of Twin Six socks. I have also tested them in really sloppy and snowy conditions and my feet have stayed dry.Weaknesses: I haven't found any weaknesses with this shoe yet. The only problem area for me is the neoprene on the inside of the boot. This does an excellent job of keeping your feet warm and dry. However; I have a neoprene allergy and cannot wear the shoe without a thicker sock now like a Smartwool brand.Bottom Line: Excellent overall shoe for winter riding. I would highly recommend these to anyone who suffers from cold feet in winter conditions.
Favorite Trail: Fort Custer
Duration Product Used: 3 months
Price Paid:
$185.00
Purchased At: Local Bike Shop
Similar Products Used: Lake and Northwave
Bike Setup: Surly Necromancer Pugsley, Specialized Tricross, and Trek Rig.
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