[Closed] Are there any decent winter mtb shoes for women out there?

I know Lake do a womens version of their THE winter boot - it's on their website. Quite possibly the ultimate!? I've ordered Lake products from All Terrain Cycles before, they should be able to get them from the supplier.

Hello MM but not sure I can be much help this time!

I have just sold on the Classifieds a pair of Northwave Goretex men's shoes with a vibram sole. They were excellent shoes but I have now changed to flats. Vibram is what walking boots tend to have on their soles.

If you want to wear Sealskinz then you must have shoes one size larger. Therefore you need a summer pair and a winter pair! Girls can never have too many shoes 😉

Waterproof shoes will only be waterproof provided the water you ride through does not go higher than the shoe! Why not go for a lightweight fabric pair and just wear Sealskinz, the long merino ones are good? That way, the fabric won't hold the water too much.

Thanks Woodsman, but in the nicest possible way - they are the most ugly boots I've ever seen! 😯

Hi again CG! Thanks for your advice. I think you're probably right and I'll be better off getting a cheaper/larger pair of summer shoes and wacking on the Sealskinz again.

There are some Specialized Taho shoes in the sale at the moment so I might get a pair of them. That way I might be able to justify getting a nicely fitted pair of motodivas for the Summer 😉 We'll see though, I've been waiting for almost a year to see them in a sale! 🙁

What size are you? I'm a 38 generally and have a pair of Northwave Celcius in a 39 that are fine with winter socks. They're not women's shoes but fit fine. I use motodivas in summer too, just got a new pair in fact.

I wear the shimano winter boots but since I take a size 36 then I am limited for choice. Saying that I did buy a size 37 in the shimano boots to allow me to wear thick woolie boolly socks with them. My OH wears northwave winter boots but then they start at a size 5. It depends on what size feet you have.

That's ok MM, I forgot the ladies criteria of a winter boot! 😉

Northwave shoes are a bit narrower than others so might be worth trying the Celsius for fit. I love mine, never get numb toes anymore, and the fact water goes in the top doesn't bother me as after the initial shock, it becomes nice warm water and work a bit like a wetsuit.

I even wear them in summer when its wet. Rather have wet warm feet than wet cold feet.

My girlfriend uses Specialized Defrosters. She has also borrowed some sealskins occasionally, biggest plus for her was she could use her wet shoes several days in a row as the socks kept her feet dry, but they be 'punctured' apparently so best to take them off as soon as you take off your shoes, rather than risk walking from the garage to house etc in them.

Our shoes have agressive grips on the sole, but they are hard plastic rather than rubber so not good for scrambling over wet rocks etc. They both can take studs in the toes as well, though again, not much use for rocks, but could come in usefull for muddy rides where you have to scramble up muddy slopes.

Hey again MM. I have a pair of Sidi winter boots - not women specific but nice and narrow for smaller feet, made more comfy by the addition of an insole. But if I'm riding flats then I just wear my Shimano AMs - the pre-pimp versions 😆 with sealskins or thick socks.

Woodsman - ah well, as long as you're learning! 😉

Thanks Mrs Flash and London Lady - I think I might just have to go for smaller men's ones then.

I'm generally a size 38 like you Mrs Flash (37 in some Shimano stuff), I'll check out the Northwave Celcius in a 39 then. The Shimano MW02 seem well reviewed too, so might try and find those in a 38. Although from what spooky says the Northwave might be a better fit. I like the look of the specialised defrosters too, but they all are a bit pricey aren't they! Still, wet cold feet are pretty horrible...

Are winter boots much better than Sealskinz and ordinary shoes??

Edit - ooh thanks Art - I'll check those out too!

(Btw, London Lady they're got the Shimano MW02 in size 36 on sale at £45 at Wiggle...)

Yes having small feet does mean a bit of a bargain at times - like the sidi womens dominators that I have just bought reduced from £125 to £60 in a size 37.
Also look at the gaern winter boots and if you are feeling flash with the cash sidi also do heated insoles but wooly socks are cheaper.

I have the Shimano MW02 boots in a 38 or a 37 (sorry being lazy at going out to the shed) and I loved them last winter. Yes, I definately found them better than normal shoes and Sealskinz, I get cold feet and hands (Raynauds disease) so I like to make sure I keep them toastie.

Thanks Domino, I have heard waterproof boots are a lot more toasty, which will probably be worth it as like you I do suffer from cold hands and feet and often ride when it's proper chilly (the riding last winter was ace, if not freezing!)

The Shimano and Northwave ones are the only ones that come close to budget, so I'll have a chat to my hubby and see if we can justify the cash... He's angling for a new bike so it shouldn't be too hard! 😉

Thanks again for all the advice everyone!