Looking for some suggestions, recommendations or something that's caught your eye.
Mt91 are what i just replaced my mw02s as my winter boots for next year really comfy for walking in as well as warm and waterproof
as above !!! 🙂
Lake MXZ303....warm, waterproof, comfy. I get very cold feet and these boots keep me toasty warm
Lake MXZ303....warm, waterproof, comfy. I get very cold feet and these boots keep me toasty warm
Believe me, these are warm!
And they come in wide fittings if you have flippers for feet.
Northwave Artic here and I think they're great. Not too expensive off the Germans either
They replaced a pair of Shimano MW's, which I was happy enough with, but they were battered.
The Northwaves are more comfy, warmer and a better fit imo, BUT as all boots they still let water in the big hole at the top
Got MW81s last winter, and it's a revelation. Warm, dry feet all the time. I tend to wear roubaix type tights in winter, so the water doesn't tend to get in the top.
Haven't tried any others, but happy with what I have.
Sledge defrosters, with all the bottoms add some endura singletrack trousers to stop water coming in the top and you will be 100% dry and warm. I used this all last year, previously had NW Arctic and 45 N. Only defrosters are 100% waterproof.
Northwave Artic
+1
I'll be selling a VGC eu45 pair soon (I have two pairs...)
Another Northwave fan here. I have square feet and they fit rather nicely.
As above, they're only as waterproof as the big hole in the top, but I've found using Smartwool merino has been really effective, stays warm when wet.
Northwave artic user here too.
Happy with them, much prefer them to my previous Shimano MW81
Rate my mw81's, but my mxz303's were a worthwhile next step up
Got both mw81 and lake 303. Both great with the 303 being better at keeping water out of the cuff. I do love the mw81 though and ride it more than just winter. It's being replaced this season with the looks of it so there are some deals knocking around.
I also have the Shimano mw81s and rate them highly.
Will be buying a pair of winter boots in the next week or two. MT91s are winning so far. I like the fact the sole is properly waterproof with cleats. Plus vibram sole for hike-a-biking, and can do double-duty as a normal walking boot.
These new Mavic's look interesteing: http://www.acycles.co.uk/mavic-crossmax-sl-pro-thermo-mtb-shoes-2016-14548.html
Happy with the Alpine XL's so tempted to give these a go for winter
I have the northwave artic and spesh defroster, prefer the northwave.
*quick tip, after you have fitted the cleats and got them into your preferred position seal the hole up by dripping candlewax into it.
Those mavics do look interesting. The Lakes mzx303's are current favourites I'm thinking. Shimano boots are tempting but the cuffed types are leading mostly because I'll use these on the road too. Much higher chance of deluge.
I like the candle wax tip, I've also heard of silicone sealant being used, never managed to get round to it though.
I have the precursor to the MT91s - the MT90s - and they are on their last legs TBH.
I find them great as a n all year outdoor boot, if I'm on a big day out I'll probably wear these over a shoe, protection for ankles being one reason. They're probably not waterproof any more, they size a bit small (esp. if you put on thick socks) and the bit round the top still funnels water (gaiters/ puttees?)
Mind you I still have a pair of the W101s (I think that's the model, sort of winterised DH boot) - they're blue/yellow - as well 🙂
I still have a pair of 101's too, the red and black ones, those were my last winter boots.
I'll be selling a VGC eu45 pair soon (I have two pairs...)
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