Winter boots

[Hattori-Hanzo]

Those Leatt look great but a bit too much for me at the moment. Seems you have to spend well over £150 to get anything fully waterproof and with decent grip.

I've picked up a pair of EPS, currently on offer for £40 at Evans which seems a bargain?
they are the low tops though, I'm hoping coupled with my waterproof socks they will see me through for the time being.

I'm also looking at ankle gaiters to give a bit more protection/water resistance around the top.
Does anyone use ankle gaiters and could recommend some?

 

[Binhill1]

They’re only cheap plastic things, don’t get too excited or you’ll be very disappointed when it arrives Do the job though and haven’t set fire to anything yet

What brand are they

 

[The EMF]

Those Leatt look great but a bit too much for me at the moment. Seems you have to spend well over £150 to get anything fully waterproof and with decent grip.

I've picked up a pair of EPS, currently on offer for £40 at Evans which seems a bargain?
they are the low tops though, I'm hoping coupled with my waterproof socks they will see me through for the time being.

I'm also looking at ankle gaiters to give a bit more protection/water resistance around the top.
Does anyone use ankle gaiters and could recommend some?

Everything bike related is through the roof cost wise

 

[Tubby G]

What brand are they

Same type as EMF posted earlier

Also, thanks to EMF, I have now discovered I can change the timer from the preset 20 minutes (red start button) up to 99 minutes (up and down arrows)!

 

[Binhill1]

Here you go

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Thanks be good Xmas present to ask for. I fancy the leatt boots.

 

[Tubby G]

Thanks be good Xmas present to ask for. I fancy the leatt boots.

If you’re a size 8 1/2 or 9 1/2 this place has some going for £105 …

Leatt 7.0 HydraDri Flat Pedal Winter Mountain Bike Boots - Black

Go out when everyone else stays home! This all-weather flat pedal shoe is constructed from the leatt hydradri membrane which offers 10k/10k waterproof protection.

www.escapebikeshop.com

 

[Tubby G]

Shimano do some flat pedal winter boots too …

Shimano GF 800 GTX: a new winter boot for flat pedals - MBR

With many riders making the switch to flats, especially those on e-bikes, there are precious few compatible footwear options to deal with sodden trails and freezing temperatures. If you’re a clipless (SPD) pedal rider then there’s plenty of choice, although few score high enough to make it into...

www.mbr.co.uk

 

[Tubby G]

As do Fizik …

Fizik’s Terra Nanuq GTX: the winter boot flat pedal riders have been waiting for? - MBR

Fizik has a new version of its Terra Nanuq GTX winter boot, and for the first time you can get it in a flat pedal version as well as the usual clipless. That means those of us who want to stay riding flat pedals when the trails are at their slippiest (most of us at mbr) can still get access to...

www.mbr.co.uk

 

[deksawyer]

When it's really stinking, I wear Merrell Thermo Rouge, warm and waterproof with Gore Tex and BOA system.. Too warm sometimes. I generally wear the 5ten/Adidas gtx boots.

 

[Binhill1]

If you’re a size 8 1/2 or 9 1/2 this place has some going for £105 …

Leatt 7.0 HydraDri Flat Pedal Winter Mountain Bike Boots - Black

Go out when everyone else stays home! This all-weather flat pedal shoe is constructed from the leatt hydradri membrane which offers 10k/10k waterproof protection.

www.escapebikeshop.com

Ordered so hopefully OK

 

[James_C]

These look good too

AM Moab Mid Winter STX - MTB Shoes

Ankle-high flat pedal bike shoe for mountain biking: the AM Moab Mid Winter STX from Vaude In addition, the environmentally friendly, highly functional Primaloft® Eco Gold insulation keeps the foot warm and dry even on icy days....

www.bike-discount.de

Those look fantastic. I have 2 slight issues with these ones: Vaude AM Moab Mid STX - Cycling Shoes | Free UK Delivery | Alpinetrek.co.uk..


1) a pain to get on with the laces, (I just leave them undone all the time now)
2) dont come high enough up, I use gaitors as well.

This new version seems to address both issues.

 

[Tubby G]

Those look fantastic. I have 2 slight issues with these ones: Vaude AM Moab Mid STX - Cycling Shoes | Free UK Delivery | Alpinetrek.co.uk..


1) a pain to get on with the laces, (I just leave them undone all the time now)
2) dont come high enough up, I use gaitors as well.

This new version seems to address both issues.

Yes there seems to be some decent flat pedal winter boots available now, but at a high cost.

I decided to go for the Ride Concept TNT’s after all, and a new pair of Dexshell socks! I’ll suffer through this winter once more but in the hope that next year the prices will have dropped on all these new styles to a level that’s a bit more realistic and affordable.

My other half suffers more than me with cold wet feet and she’ll be happy with those Northwave Multicross GTX we have on order.

Those Vaudes do look good, as do the Northwave Multicross Plus.

 

[James_C]

They do cost, but its worth it. 8 hours with wet feet on an big day out is a pretty miserable experience. Especially if you have a 2nd day planned the next day and can't dry the shoes off overnight.

 

[Binhill1]

If you’re a size 8 1/2 or 9 1/2 this place has some going for £105 …

Leatt 7.0 HydraDri Flat Pedal Winter Mountain Bike Boots - Black

Go out when everyone else stays home! This all-weather flat pedal shoe is constructed from the leatt hydradri membrane which offers 10k/10k waterproof protection.

www.escapebikeshop.com

Just got in on time. I clicked on link Leatt boots to show someone. They are now up to £189 strange I thought.

 

[Tubby G]

Just got in on time. I clicked on link Leatt boots to show someone. They are now up to £189 strange I thought.

At least you grabbed a decent discount whilst it was available they probably put the price up after processing your order and realising their mistake

 

[Dave_B]

@VWsurfbum has his name written on his…….

 

[VWsurfbum]

 

[Binhill1]

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You will probably cry first time they get dirty .

 

[Tubby G]

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No purple laces ?

 

[VWsurfbum]

You will probably cry first time they get dirty .

I didnt, but i did mention it on my video lol.

 

[Dave_B]

the 5ten/addidas trailcross boots are the best I have ever used and they certainly keep your feet dry. add a pair of waterproof socks and you are sorted.

 

[Binhill1]

You will probably cry first time they get dirty .

Good video like the trail or was it a bridleway or maybe a greenlane. Im sure I heard a couple of whimpers as you went offroad. Don't be blaming the dog either.

 

[The EMF]

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Are you a male model………

 

[Binhill1]

Are you a male model………

Wants to be

 

[irie]

the 5ten/addidas trailcross boots are the best I have ever used and they certainly keep your feet dry. add a pair of waterproof socks and you are sorted.

If the 5ten/addidas trailcross boots keep your feet dry then why do you also need waterproof socks?

 

[Binhill1]

Too wet today in BCK for cycling . Got a upset stomach and a dose of the Dihihohay . I had a funeral in Newcastle Monday im blaming the water down there. Fireside and a soppy American Xmas movie for me.

 

[Binhill1]

If the 5ten/addidas trailcross boots keep your feet dry then why do you also need waterproof socks?

You put them over the boots to keep them clean . That's another tip I learned on here.

 

[Tubby G]

If the 5ten/addidas trailcross boots keep your feet dry then why do you also need waterproof socks?

Extra protection. Like wearing a condom when she’s already on the pill

 

[Dave_B]

If the 5ten/addidas trailcross boots keep your feet dry then why do you also need waterproof socks?

For warmth and the ‘just in case’ extra deep puddles…..

 

[Hattori-Hanzo]

Interesting video just released from Ryan F9 about Gor-tex. Worth a watch.