MIL's buying, so what's good at the moment and therefore should I be asking for?
I'd like them to be light, warm and easy to maintain. I have Specialized shaped (narrow) feet.
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I just bought a pair of Giro Alpineduros.
Spotty Dog IMHO.
Defroster trails then? Got mine in the summer for a bargain £60 but not ridden mine in really cold/wet yet though.
Bontrager OMW (old man winter) or jagpanthers depending how much the MIL loves you coz they are spendy
Northwave Yeti? My Fahrenheit Arctic have been fantastic and only really gave up the ghost after 2 hours at -22C. The funky release dial on the new Extreme does make me a bit wary though as something that might ice up....
45North? Or Northwave. Make sure they're a bit larger than your summer shoes.
His MiL must be a bit more generous with gifts than mine!45North
Well, it is a K57 thread. We'll need to explore every avenue, endure a lot of soul search, perhaps a personal revelation and then be ultimately disappointed with the outcome.
I got some Japanthers in the Charlie the Bike Monger sale for £75 or something - very chuffed. In massive size 50 too. Haven’t used yet but look the business for the puffer this year. And might ever see the odd winter commute. I’ve got defrosters and the japanthers seem to be a step up in terms of warmth and weather proofing.
Don't see the need ..
Are you going somewhere really cold then ..?
Limited sizes in varying models and colours but I've just picked up some defrosters for £99 from Cicli Sport.
Don't see the need ..
Maybe the OP gets cold feet...
Merino lined waterproof socks ?
Don't really see the need for "arctic type boots " in this country
Perhaps you could ask kryton's mother in law to get you something else?
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Don't really see the need for "arctic type boots " in this country
Good for you but I imagine hundreds of people do, you only need to look at the threads each year asking about them. I still get cold, numb feet in my now knackered Shimano MW81's.
I'm on the look out for something new as well OP, which will be used on the road bike as well, was looking at the Northwave Arctic Celsius but they've been replaced.
As above - I've tried all sorts of boot/sock combinations, aware of need to keep rest of body warm etc, still suffer with painfully cold feet (and hands).
I didn't really mean to sound un-sympathetic ..Ive had Shimano type winter boots years ago ..but didn't find them any warmer than normal boots ..
There are a few decent tips in this article ..although not really specific to mountain biking ..
https://gearjunkie.com/how-to-keep-feet-warm
Don't really see the need for "arctic type boots " in this country
Most 'winter' cycling boots sold in this country aren't really designed for 'arctic' conditions - most are barely suitable for sub-zero, never mind -20C and below. Spent 5 days in the arctic this winter where it got to -27C overnight and frozen boots weren't funny. The key thing is to size-up to accommodate a thicker sock and still leave wiggle-room for the toes.
Most 'winter' cycling boots sold in this country aren't really designed for 'arctic' conditions - most are barely suitable for sub-zero, never mind -20C and below.
Given the climatic conditions, I’d say they probably fit the bill for winter boots in the market they are being sold into...
Lake 146. Like a fetish boot but waterproof. Not too warm but OK down to freezing with Woolly Boolies. Beyond that you'll want the 303 (highway to the Sun). Both are sturdy, very well made, and waterproof.
Lake 303s and some nice Merino socks is all you need and a tin of Leder Gris to apply to them every now and again. Worth every penny.
As above Lake MXZ303, I'm on my 2nd winter of commuting in these, fantastic boots, very comfortable.
Merino lined waterproof socks ?
Don't really see the need for "arctic type boots " in this country
Depends what sort of riding you do, you obviously don't ride in conditions that warrant them, I and others do.