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I've decided that after numerous numb toe rides I want some proper winter boots, I'm looking at the usual suspects, Shimano NW81, northwave Extreme, any others?
any recommendations?
also anyone with real world experience what are the sizing like, I wear 44.5 in five ten, 45 in Specialized and 46 in shimano AM41s.
Also any bargains, CRC seem quite good for shimnao and Wiggle for northwave any others?
thanks.
I've got the Shimano mw81s, brilliant. Hard to believe the other options are any better. Size wise, I'm a 44 in diadora, 45 in mw81.
Just finishing a season in NW Celsius GTX - loved 'em. Sized up to 45 from a regular 44 shoe. If I had one tiny complaint, it would be that if you don't open up the shoe fully when putting it on, the Velcro likes to attack your socks.
If you have wide feet try Lakes. Northwave are supposed to be wide but Lake have a proper wide fitting for freaks.
(And normal fittings for normals)
The Shimano MW81s are all you'll ever need. I've been using the big S winter boots for over six years now and I've forgotten what it's like to have frozen feet.
Lake 360 boots are the dogs danglies!
I picked up a pair of Shimano winter boots in the sale corner of Fat Birds a couple of summers ago while on holiday nearby, most shops may have stock to clear in the next few months.
Size up for Shimano - usually wear thicker socks winter boots anyway.
Shimano RW80 for me, 2 years in and have never had cold feet since, wear with good woollen socks.
Another northwave Celsius gtx user here and have been brilliant for this last 4 years. I will definitely be buying again when these are worn out.
+1 for the Lakes swapped from Shimanos and never had cold feet all winter. Did the Strathpuffer 24 with them and had toasty feet for the whole event. Really thin sock then thickish wooly sock
I decided on the Lake MXZ303 after reading lots of good reviews on them, I went for a 45 Wide but it's just a bit small front to back as it fits fine with thin socks on so I'm swapping them for a 46 Wide, once they arrive I'll report back with my impressions.