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I'm glad that I'm not the only one that struggles with shoe covers. Also, I finally discovered that if you put the shoe cover on FIRST, before the shoe, it's easier to pull them over the shoe after.
@@pierrex3226 No, you put the shoe cover on your ANKLE without the shoe. Then you put on the shoe, then you pull the cover down over the shoe. I dunno if this is common knowledge or what, but I always put on the shoe and then struggled to pull the cover over the shoe and it would take me ages and I'd rip the more delicate ones. I've been riding bikes for so long and I couldn't believe it'd taken me so many years and so many struggles to put them on like this. It's so much easier.
Yep I also came to this method through trials and tribulations. I use neoprene overshoes made by a company called Spatz - recommended by many seasoned UK cyclists. They do the job, keeps your feet dry and warm. But to get them on? Man alive if you manage it, you feel as if you need to knock out at least 150km to make the effort worthwhile. One things for sure you'll be properly warmed up before you leave for your ride.
Yip ! Total gamechanger. Winter shoe/boots work. Easy on/ off. Road and off road, 3 bolt and 2 bolt. No faffing with multiple socks, overshoes, baking foil😂. Can't believe I didn't do it sooner.
Also, if anyone out there needs a COLD weather boot, the Blivet Quilo is rated down to -18C (-4F). I have a pair because I used to live in Montreal and they really do work for the cold and snow.
1:10 put the shoe cover up your ankle and stick your foot though the large shoe hole, put your shoe and tighten it, and then bring the cover down on your shoe. That's how you put shoe covers on without the hassle.
I'm in Alaska. I have the 45 Nrth Japanther. They are very much like a cross between the Giro and Shimanos you reviewed. They have bomber lugs, a nice combo velco cuff and dry zip and they are good to 20 degrees. They have pull on heel loop and no other exterior do-dads to muck up so they hose off in a flash. I've had mine for 6 years and they are still in great shape. I give them an 11 out of 13 rating. Great video Dustin.
Winter riding shoes have a big problem - they have a big hole in the top, which lets in water. Water runs down your legs into your boots. Once your feet are wet they are toast. Not warm toast, I mean cold and frigid, which ruins your ride. What you need are neoprene cuffs which clamp the leg and overlaps the top of the boot. Viola, no water runs down your legs into the boot. Winter boots need cuff supplementation when water is around.
those giros are literally just cross country ski boots. My carbonlite classic boots used the same lace style, shoe/cover design, and central zipper. Actually makes a lot of sense since xc ski boots also connect to the binding at the front and need to be relatively stiff, even the classic ones.
Great video! I committed year round for more then 10 years in and around Seattle and a good pair of winter shoes was a must have. It was many years ago and not a lot of options but the Lake i had a pair of shoes covers, if it was really Shitty worked well. I had a commute the 1990s the snow was so deep on the I90 floating bridge, I had to run the entire flat section and up the hill on Mercer Island! Cyclocross bike and a smile on my face!
I found the 45NRTH Japanther & Wolfhammer are bother waterproof, but not warm enough for more than an hour and a half. However, battery powered socks have made all the difference in length of my rides in New England
I haven't seen anybody mention this: The zipper on the Giro isn't broken, it's a feature. Flap the little tab down and it locks up and pull it away from the zipper or up it unlock it. I really love those zippers.
45N Japanthers, Specialized Defrosters are both major league winter boots. Both warm, water-proof and comfy. Buy 1 full size larger than normal shoes for merino wool winter socks (riding in western mass, outside, all winter, commuted at 6:30am for 7 years). My older Shimanos were warm but not very waterproof. Also own a pair of Sidi "rain boots" which are great for keeping the wet out but not very warm. I've got mine, but if I was buying new now I'd buy the 45N Ragnorok or Japanther.
Mad respect to the PNW winter riders. Cold rain is really difficult to dress appropriately for compared to riding in freezing temps and snow. I swear by my Bontrager OMW boots but I care more about insulation and having a removable liner over being 100% waterproof.
No it isnt. You wear actual rain gear. Rubber boots with flats. Its legs, lungs and heart that matters not pedals and shoes. Its never off season for me but it is for you so aero doesnt matter and neither does weight. If you work harder you're that much better off in the spring. So stop shoping like a pro racer and start shopping like a humble commuter. You will be far more comfortable and the money you save can probably pay for a week riding some where warm in the sun.
Dustin’s original winter shoe/boot shown is Lake’s MX145. Amazing product; these converted me to Lake. The new MX146 is even better, and Lake also makes two models to step up/down to cover sub-zero conditions. I use the MX146 down to around -5C.
The Giro would win for me just because it doesn't contain the pox that is BOA. There is also the Endura MT500 that is much like Giro. Another option is the Leatt 7.0 HydraDri that, construction wise, is the same as their normal shoes, but bathed in a waterproof cover. Also... There are other options, especially for those that have less PNW winters and more real winters. As someone that bikes through the winter in MN, I have some suggestions. The Blivet Sports Quilo boots (there are different types, all with the same name) are better than there 45NRTH counterparts. Just as warm, but slimmer in construction/feel. Also, recent 45NRTH offerings have been less durable than older offerings. The big thing to remember is that for cold weather, good wool socks are a must. Closer 100% wool the better.
I have the previous version of the Shimano boot- MW701, they have a Michelin tread and look a lot grippier than the version reviewed here. These winter boots have been a complete game changer for my winter riding, and having some riding trousers that go over the ankle cuff makes a big difference.
after 40 years of cycling and many years commuting to work in winter the toe covers do not provide enough protection from the wind. The toe covers also do not keep your feet from getting wet in wet snow and rain. situation is the decider of what you need. I used full covers that zipped on the side and were gortex with leather bottoms i still have them after 20 years
Very good video. I like the openness and candor. With respect to the selling aspect of what you're doing. I tend to consider your opinions more as a result! Keep going. Also, yeah. I tend to buy one set of shoe covers every year so maybe I should be going for a dedicated winter shoe.
If you are riding consistently through the winter each year(sound like you are). You deserve some winter shoes(if budget allows). they really do make the difference.
I run the Shimano MW701. I add a Castelli toe cover and a toe warmers and I'm good for 4 hour rides at temperatures of -5 C to -10 C. The toe covers add wind and water resistance and the toe warmer makes good heat. I wear two pair of medium weight wool socks.
Here I am in South Texas and I have not worn shoe covers yet this season. I did wear wool socks one day because I had them. So why am I watching this? Because it DK and DK you are entertaining. Thanks for the video.
When zippers on shrouds are pointed up they’re not “locked” and can and will migrate but when you flip the zipper down it locks the zipper and it won’t migrate.
Since this video I bought and tested the Giro Blaze shoes, and I am very satisfied. Just be mindful that you need at the very least one size bigger than what you usually use, that it fits easily on narrow feet, and the closing of the zips is really tight above the ankle. The waterproofing is very good, went through ponds of mud and water, generously dipping the shoes under the water, feet remained perfectly dry (do not immerge the feet higher than the top of the shoes though 😅). I've not had temperatures below 4°C (but with humid/rainy weather) and did not felt cold. Not sure how they handle colder weather but where I live, it also means dryer weather so... I am confident it will be enough for my place.
Pretty great video overall! Try increasing the final edit playback speed just slightly. It seems that for people who aren’t very experienced with narration - it helps smooth out the listening flow.
ah good for you. I'm having big problem finding a shoe that would fit me. Sadly big foot here. Shimano doesn't do the same size range for winter shoes as they do for summer ones
Tell me about it I'm a size 50 and you have to get whatever there is going lake do their winter range in a 49-50 i managed to snag some sidi gore frost 2's on sale in a 50 good luck 🤞
@@zedddddful ok went forward and got northwave Celsius XC Arctic GTX thanks for the inspiration (just did the math calculation looking at my shimano shoes and how long was the insert)
Great video, I have the Giro blaze and wanted to love them but i find them so tight round the ankle that bottom of my shin above the ankle became very painful. Also the slide fastener works well but has to fit under the cover which is very tight making the zip hard to close. I also have the 45north Ragnarock and the only issue has been the boa system which is not great and i have had to replace twice so far. Keep going back to my old Shimano MW80’s. So try on carefully before you buy.
Completely unrelated to the topic of this video, I saw your tire storage @2:25 and realized that I could just re-roll my folding bead tires instead of just jamming them in a tote or hooking them on nails around the garage.
+1 for the Shimano’s. I run the older version in eastern Canada winter for commuting maximum 1h at a time and they’ve been great! After three years the top Velcro has died however and I had to improvise something to keep the top flap closed.
Couldnt agree more with winter shoes being a game changer in my cycling. Always hated those over booties. Sometimes I'd give up a ride just to the thought of putting those on. I have the shimano one. Very nice shoe. Can't comment on the others. For some reason, it is very hard to find (don't even know if you can) the regular version of the shoe. I could only find the wide version. I just do what the video says, I use a ticker sock. It works, but not necessarily ideal.
I have been using a pair of neoprene shoe covers from Performance for well over 10 years. Get them oversized. I have winter shoes but they are too heavy. I found slightly larger shoes with shoe covers warmer than winter shoes. Winter shoes have thicker soles which is their big plus. The soles are where you lose all your heat.
having extre wide feets are great for swimming and hiking, but awful when trying to find good fitting winter shoes :( (wide shoes are usually not enough, crocs are too narrow for one). iv opted for winter overshoes when not below freezing(autumn/spring) and just riding mtb with flat pedals when freezing and using hiking boots.
I'm in the same boat as you, the only problem is I get very cold feet and overshoes do not do the trick for me. They shops in my area hate me, I try all the shoes and never buy anything... The cycling shoe industry really have to do something for us wide footed fellas
@@thispodI’ve got Bont double wides which are amazing - well the Vaypor+ are, they were so good that I bought the Vaypor G and they’re not nearly as wide even in the same size. Full custom is the only other option but that’s a lot more.
I took this to heart and picked up a pair of Sidi boots on sale from PDX-based biketiresdirect. I'm super stoked to avoid the shoe cover shuffle (Which one? How cold will it be?). The best part of the full GTX boots is that there is no splash-up through the sole. This is definitely a solid piece of advice and a long-term purchase.
I like the design of the Giro shoes. Agree on the Gore rain pants, work great for me. For my flat pedal brethren, I like the Five Ten Freerider EPS mid flat shoes. Nice fit, insulated, and a bit more substantial than regular Freeriders. Have been on rides recently with those in temps low 20’s F. Still use shoe covers for wetness and added warmth, and neoprene toe caps are ideal to keep my toe beans warm.
here just for curiosity. where i live, winters have been coming much dryer and hotter in the last 15/20 years, from having ocasional snow and not uncommon heavy rains, to 2 days under 0° last winter. i've just discarded some old waterproof shoe covers that were rotting in the garage. so 0 snow, almost 0 mud, a few drops of rain. the dust on the other side.... i feel i'm living in the set of Interstellar.
"Why 12?" says the man who measures his heigth in inches. Also Endura does a hardshell overshoe that's made of thick neoprene and is more durable than the sock-style ones. Still a pain to put on and does not close the venting holes beneath the sole but works great in dry and mildly rainy conditions.
8:20 That Lake outsole and the layout of the upper makes me think that they let Lake or their contracting factory produce the shoe. Also one plus for overshoes it that there is no change in cleat location or height. My winter boots are from a different company than my normal mtb shoes and the slight difference in foot position drives my OCD nuts
Now if we could just get manufactures to produce even a few options for large riders. 6'5" 270# size 15(50) shoe. Don't even get me started on how frame designs don't fit me anymore!
ONLY if I wear too bulky of a sock... but, I find that a thin, summer weight sock in this shoe-down to high 30s degrees-works great and the shoe provides enough warmth.@@evanm.2300
Hey Dustin - you need to convince CC to give discounts to buyers who have already purchased before. I still purchased a pair of 45s from them but still--
please review the Giro's after the season! i passed them up for Northwave's Kingrock GTX because the Giro Blaze top layer appears to be too similar to DMT's WKM1 which only lasted a season because the outer layer cracked along the zipper. Also, they're not the warmest and if you care about personal records & KOMS, forget it. The Kingrock's are the warmest boots i've had so far, the coldest i've ridden them in was -5 C, & the waterproofing works well too
Been watching you awhile now but just subscribed. If you have any winter cycling shoes that need some use and are just sitting around that’s my husband size 45 wide would be better . Nick could really use a p.air of winter cycling shoes… Merry Christmas .
I had some Northwave GTX artics. I thought they would be waterproof but they were not and took ages to dry after riding in the rain all day. The cuff also ripped after an accident. I don't trust any boot or shoe unless it has an integrated "rain jacket" gaitor
Yo, super exciting Friday night here. Pouring through Gorewear jacket reviews haha. If you had to buy one Gwear jacket which would it be? Competitive Cyclists has C5 Shakedry 1985 for $180 and the C3 Infinium for $108. Seems like everybody swoons over the shakedry shite. Worth it? If you reply Ill know you are enjoying Portland winter as much as I am haha. Thanks
These do not. BUT you can tape off the inside of the shoe if your having issues there. I find that water really doenst tend to get UP into there when I ride. Really wet rides I dont tend to stop often.
@@EverythingsBeenDone I did, using a gorilla tape but my shoes are not for winter anyways so the ones you suggested are gonna help especially that I often got cross over snow for parts of the trails.
The 12 scale of stiffness is based on the legendary John Holmes' prowess, where 1 was John's biking in winter to work below zero and 12 was John's dope up for work alongside Linda Lovelace
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And miss having the trail all to yourself??? As if!!! 😂
I'm glad that I'm not the only one that struggles with shoe covers. Also, I finally discovered that if you put the shoe cover on FIRST, before the shoe, it's easier to pull them over the shoe after.
What? You mean you put the cover on the shoe then you put on the shoe?
@@pierrex3226 No, you put the shoe cover on your ANKLE without the shoe. Then you put on the shoe, then you pull the cover down over the shoe. I dunno if this is common knowledge or what, but I always put on the shoe and then struggled to pull the cover over the shoe and it would take me ages and I'd rip the more delicate ones. I've been riding bikes for so long and I couldn't believe it'd taken me so many years and so many struggles to put them on like this. It's so much easier.
Yep I also came to this method through trials and tribulations.
I use neoprene overshoes made by a company called Spatz - recommended by many seasoned UK cyclists. They do the job, keeps your feet dry and warm. But to get them on? Man alive if you manage it, you feel as if you need to knock out at least 150km to make the effort worthwhile. One things for sure you'll be properly warmed up before you leave for your ride.
GCN hosts seem to do it this way too.
Yip ! Total gamechanger. Winter shoe/boots work. Easy on/ off. Road and off road, 3 bolt and 2 bolt. No faffing with multiple socks, overshoes, baking foil😂. Can't believe I didn't do it sooner.
Also, if anyone out there needs a COLD weather boot, the Blivet Quilo is rated down to -18C (-4F). I have a pair because I used to live in Montreal and they really do work for the cold and snow.
Are they really warm?
I am South shore od Montreal
@@NinthwaveThe yeah, they were great for me. Climbed Mont-Royal a lot during the winter. I’ve also gone showshoeing with them.
1:10 put the shoe cover up your ankle and stick your foot though the large shoe hole, put your shoe and tighten it, and then bring the cover down on your shoe. That's how you put shoe covers on without the hassle.
I'm in Alaska. I have the 45 Nrth Japanther. They are very much like a cross between the Giro and Shimanos you reviewed. They have bomber lugs, a nice combo velco cuff and dry zip and they are good to 20 degrees. They have pull on heel loop and no other exterior do-dads to muck up so they hose off in a flash. I've had mine for 6 years and they are still in great shape. I give them an 11 out of 13 rating. Great video Dustin.
Winter riding shoes have a big problem - they have a big hole in the top, which lets in water. Water runs down your legs into your boots. Once your feet are wet they are toast. Not warm toast, I mean cold and frigid, which ruins your ride. What you need are neoprene cuffs which clamp the leg and overlaps the top of the boot. Viola, no water runs down your legs into the boot. Winter boots need cuff supplementation when water is around.
those giros are literally just cross country ski boots. My carbonlite classic boots used the same lace style, shoe/cover design, and central zipper. Actually makes a lot of sense since xc ski boots also connect to the binding at the front and need to be relatively stiff, even the classic ones.
Great video! I committed year round for more then 10 years in and around Seattle and a good pair of winter shoes was a must have. It was many years ago and not a lot of options but the Lake i had a pair of shoes covers, if it was really Shitty worked well.
I had a commute the 1990s the snow was so deep on the I90 floating bridge, I had to run the entire flat section and up the hill on Mercer Island!
Cyclocross bike and a smile on my face!
I switched to flat pedals on my gravel bike and got some of those stupid Van's hiking boots. So far I like them.
The Van Halen really did it for me haha. Thanks again for an awesome gear video!
You rule Cameron!
I found the 45NRTH Japanther & Wolfhammer are bother waterproof, but not warm enough for more than an hour and a half. However, battery powered socks have made all the difference in length of my rides in New England
I haven't seen anybody mention this: The zipper on the Giro isn't broken, it's a feature. Flap the little tab down and it locks up and pull it away from the zipper or up it unlock it. I really love those zippers.
45N Japanthers, Specialized Defrosters are both major league winter boots. Both warm, water-proof and comfy. Buy 1 full size larger than normal shoes for merino wool winter socks (riding in western mass, outside, all winter, commuted at 6:30am for 7 years). My older Shimanos were warm but not very waterproof. Also own a pair of Sidi "rain boots" which are great for keeping the wet out but not very warm. I've got mine, but if I was buying new now I'd buy the 45N Ragnorok or Japanther.
Just bought some Northwave wintershoes. Can't wait for winter! Never thought I'd say that... 😂😂
It helps ease the pain ;)
Five Ten Trailcross gtx ! I couldn't imagine winter and/or rainy bike trips without them. Game changers for me 👌
I have those as well! Terrific shoe.
Mad respect to the PNW winter riders. Cold rain is really difficult to dress appropriately for compared to riding in freezing temps and snow. I swear by my Bontrager OMW boots but I care more about insulation and having a removable liner over being 100% waterproof.
No it isnt. You wear actual rain gear. Rubber boots with flats. Its legs, lungs and heart that matters not pedals and shoes.
Its never off season for me but it is for you so aero doesnt matter and neither does weight.
If you work harder you're that much better off in the spring. So stop shoping like a pro racer and start shopping like a humble commuter.
You will be far more comfortable and the money you save can probably pay for a week riding some where warm in the sun.
@@davideades4839 bruh
Love the 45N Ragnaroks! I don't have the tall version but standard height is perfect for a winter in New York!
Good choice!
You got me into the Giro Privateer and it’s been bomb for everything. Like seriously everything!
Those shoes rule!
Dustin’s original winter shoe/boot shown is Lake’s MX145. Amazing product; these converted me to Lake. The new MX146 is even better, and Lake also makes two models to step up/down to cover sub-zero conditions. I use the MX146 down to around -5C.
To be fair on the shimano although wouldn't have it the "silver" is reflective you cab see it reflecting on some camera angles
The Giro would win for me just because it doesn't contain the pox that is BOA. There is also the Endura MT500 that is much like Giro. Another option is the Leatt 7.0 HydraDri that, construction wise, is the same as their normal shoes, but bathed in a waterproof cover. Also... There are other options, especially for those that have less PNW winters and more real winters. As someone that bikes through the winter in MN, I have some suggestions. The Blivet Sports Quilo boots (there are different types, all with the same name) are better than there 45NRTH counterparts. Just as warm, but slimmer in construction/feel. Also, recent 45NRTH offerings have been less durable than older offerings.
The big thing to remember is that for cold weather, good wool socks are a must. Closer 100% wool the better.
the mirror killed me
My current winter shoes need replacing after five years of service. This vid helps a bunch with choosing a good replacement. Thank you!
I have the previous version of the Shimano boot- MW701, they have a Michelin tread and look a lot grippier than the version reviewed here. These winter boots have been a complete game changer for my winter riding, and having some riding trousers that go over the ankle cuff makes a big difference.
after 40 years of cycling and many years commuting to work in winter the toe covers do not provide enough protection from the wind. The toe covers also do not keep your feet from getting wet in wet snow and rain. situation is the decider of what you need. I used full covers that zipped on the side and were gortex with leather bottoms i still have them after 20 years
Using Shimano winter shoes. Bought a size up, then I have heating soles. With good merino wool socks, no problem at -10/-15C for close to 2 hours.
I wear wide Shimano shoes in the winter. They give lots of extra room for thicker socks, or neoprene inner booties.
Flat peddles for winter. You’ll thank me.😉
I love your style man,informative and you crack me up 😂👍🚲🌨️
Very good video. I like the openness and candor. With respect to the selling aspect of what you're doing. I tend to consider your opinions more as a result! Keep going. Also, yeah. I tend to buy one set of shoe covers every year so maybe I should be going for a dedicated winter shoe.
If you are riding consistently through the winter each year(sound like you are). You deserve some winter shoes(if budget allows). they really do make the difference.
I run the Shimano MW701. I add a Castelli toe cover and a toe warmers and I'm good for 4 hour rides at temperatures of -5 C to -10 C. The toe covers add wind and water resistance and the toe warmer makes good heat. I wear two pair of medium weight wool socks.
What? No flat pedal love?!? Great video as always… even if there’s no flat pedal content here. ;-)
Here I am in South Texas and I have not worn shoe covers yet this season. I did wear wool socks one day because I had them. So why am I watching this? Because it DK and DK you are entertaining. Thanks for the video.
When zippers on shrouds are pointed up they’re not “locked” and can and will migrate but when you flip the zipper down it locks the zipper and it won’t migrate.
New boot goofin!
Since this video I bought and tested the Giro Blaze shoes, and I am very satisfied. Just be mindful that you need at the very least one size bigger than what you usually use, that it fits easily on narrow feet, and the closing of the zips is really tight above the ankle. The waterproofing is very good, went through ponds of mud and water, generously dipping the shoes under the water, feet remained perfectly dry (do not immerge the feet higher than the top of the shoes though 😅). I've not had temperatures below 4°C (but with humid/rainy weather) and did not felt cold. Not sure how they handle colder weather but where I live, it also means dryer weather so... I am confident it will be enough for my place.
I wear waterproof shoes with Seal skin socks, works well if you wear flats.
Pretty great video overall! Try increasing the final edit playback speed just slightly. It seems that for people who aren’t very experienced with narration - it helps smooth out the listening flow.
ah good for you. I'm having big problem finding a shoe that would fit me. Sadly big foot here. Shimano doesn't do the same size range for winter shoes as they do for summer ones
Tell me about it I'm a size 50 and you have to get whatever there is going lake do their winter range in a 49-50 i managed to snag some sidi gore frost 2's on sale in a 50 good luck 🤞
@@zedddddful how is the width? sidi is known for italian width (quite narrow)
@@zedddddful ok went forward and got northwave Celsius XC Arctic GTX thanks for the inspiration (just did the math calculation looking at my shimano shoes and how long was the insert)
@@kamilk6807 they aren't too bad I expect they made them slightly wider for winter socks and that's great I've not seen Northwave above a 48 👍
@@zedddddful tbh this northwave 48 has shimano's 50 sizing ;) so fingers crossed
I’ve got old Pearl Izumi Gore Tex 44’s & still snugg with thin socks & normal 43’s but warm & dry so there’s that. With a man sized width.
Great video, I have the Giro blaze and wanted to love them but i find them so tight round the ankle that bottom of my shin above the ankle became very painful. Also the slide fastener works well but has to fit under the cover which is very tight making the zip hard to close. I also have the 45north Ragnarock and the only issue has been the boa system which is not great and i have had to replace twice so far. Keep going back to my old Shimano MW80’s. So try on carefully before you buy.
Completely unrelated to the topic of this video, I saw your tire storage @2:25 and realized that I could just re-roll my folding bead tires instead of just jamming them in a tote or hooking them on nails around the garage.
+1 for the Shimano’s. I run the older version in eastern Canada winter for commuting maximum 1h at a time and they’ve been great! After three years the top Velcro has died however and I had to improvise something to keep the top flap closed.
Couldnt agree more with winter shoes being a game changer in my cycling. Always hated those over booties. Sometimes I'd give up a ride just to the thought of putting those on.
I have the shimano one. Very nice shoe. Can't comment on the others. For some reason, it is very hard to find (don't even know if you can) the regular version of the shoe. I could only find the wide version. I just do what the video says, I use a ticker sock. It works, but not necessarily ideal.
I need to get a pair now. I love your videos. Thank you
Hope it helps!
I have been using a pair of neoprene shoe covers from Performance for well over 10 years. Get them oversized. I have winter shoes but they are too heavy. I found slightly larger shoes with shoe covers warmer than winter shoes. Winter shoes have thicker soles which is their big plus. The soles are where you lose all your heat.
TH-cam was indeed correct. I am a winter commuter in a very cold climate and footwear is important.
Perfect. Thank you
having extre wide feets are great for swimming and hiking, but awful when trying to find good fitting winter shoes :( (wide shoes are usually not enough, crocs are too narrow for one). iv opted for winter overshoes when not below freezing(autumn/spring) and just riding mtb with flat pedals when freezing and using hiking boots.
I'm in the same boat as you, the only problem is I get very cold feet and overshoes do not do the trick for me.
They shops in my area hate me, I try all the shoes and never buy anything... The cycling shoe industry really have to do something for us wide footed fellas
@@thispodI’ve got Bont double wides which are amazing - well the Vaypor+ are, they were so good that I bought the Vaypor G and they’re not nearly as wide even in the same size. Full custom is the only other option but that’s a lot more.
I took this to heart and picked up a pair of Sidi boots on sale from PDX-based biketiresdirect. I'm super stoked to avoid the shoe cover shuffle (Which one? How cold will it be?). The best part of the full GTX boots is that there is no splash-up through the sole. This is definitely a solid piece of advice and a long-term purchase.
Great to hear!
Dude! You are the best entertainment thank you for your content!
Love my Lake mtb shoes
I like the design of the Giro shoes. Agree on the Gore rain pants, work great for me. For my flat pedal brethren, I like the Five Ten Freerider EPS mid flat shoes. Nice fit, insulated, and a bit more substantial than regular Freeriders. Have been on rides recently with those in temps low 20’s F. Still use shoe covers for wetness and added warmth, and neoprene toe caps are ideal to keep my toe beans warm.
Great Video!!!
Glad you enjoyed it
Lake MX 146's are very nice. They work well for Seattle winter riding.
I have the Shimano SH-MW501 - basically the same as the ones in the video but without the Goretex lining - and they're awesome
Good taste picking the Giro. 👌
Thanks T!!
Thanks for a great and fun review of winter bike shoes!
here just for curiosity. where i live, winters have been coming much dryer and hotter in the last 15/20 years, from having ocasional snow and not uncommon heavy rains, to 2 days under 0° last winter. i've just discarded some old waterproof shoe covers that were rotting in the garage.
so 0 snow, almost 0 mud, a few drops of rain. the dust on the other side.... i feel i'm living in the set of Interstellar.
"Why 12?" says the man who measures his heigth in inches.
Also Endura does a hardshell overshoe that's made of thick neoprene and is more durable than the sock-style ones. Still a pain to put on and does not close the venting holes beneath the sole but works great in dry and mildly rainy conditions.
Consistently good content! This channel should have more eyes on it!!
I use a roller set , its always 70 degrees and dry 🚴♀️
Thanks, I've been coveting winter shoes for decades. I don't have to watch the rain video. Never start in the rain
8:20 That Lake outsole and the layout of the upper makes me think that they let Lake or their contracting factory produce the shoe. Also one plus for overshoes it that there is no change in cleat location or height. My winter boots are from a different company than my normal mtb shoes and the slight difference in foot position drives my OCD nuts
Now if we could just get manufactures to produce even a few options for large riders. 6'5" 270# size 15(50) shoe. Don't even get me started on how frame designs don't fit me anymore!
I feel like a stormtrooper when I put mine on. It feels good.
I wish everything did that for me.
45Nrth seems to know what they are doing, might buy a pair next year. This season I will suffer though it.
A must have for Winter riding. I have two pairs and love them.
Next…. What glove to wear. Gloves that keep,hands warm but not sweaty.
I really need to invest in some winter shoes, my Giro Privateers don't do much for warmth or staying dry in the PNW rainy season.
isn't the PNW "rainy season" from January to December?
Rainy season is like Oct/Nov-> April/May lol
@@hikesbikesbrews it’s probably like October to April/May honestly. Haha
Mudguards (fenders?) make a difference
I miss Specialized Defrosters. Really wish they still made them.
Love the Giro Blaze, best of what I've tried/tested/spent two winters in.
how is that zipper doing when it's getting beaten up with mud and dirt? Any issues so far?
No troubles yet! @@black.raven.adventures
Does the zipper fall on u?
ONLY if I wear too bulky of a sock... but, I find that a thin, summer weight sock in this shoe-down to high 30s degrees-works great and the shoe provides enough warmth.@@evanm.2300
Hey Dustin - you need to convince CC to give discounts to buyers who have already purchased before. I still purchased a pair of 45s from them but still--
please review the Giro's after the season! i passed them up for Northwave's Kingrock GTX because the Giro Blaze top layer appears to be too similar to DMT's WKM1 which only lasted a season because the outer layer cracked along the zipper. Also, they're not the warmest and if you care about personal records & KOMS, forget it.
The Kingrock's are the warmest boots i've had so far, the coldest i've ridden them in was -5 C, & the waterproofing works well too
Been watching you awhile now but just subscribed. If you have any winter cycling shoes that need some use and are just sitting around that’s my husband size 45 wide would be better . Nick could really use a p.air of winter cycling shoes… Merry Christmas .
Nick would be stoked
Yeah he would!
Man you totally remind me on Nicks uncle Doug , you sound like him you even look like him kinda , well have similarities…
Good review Dustin, but missing here any Northwave. Those are the absolute bestsellers in Europe.
Which one is the warmest ? Loved the editing!
I had some Northwave GTX artics. I thought they would be waterproof but they were not and took ages to dry after riding in the rain all day. The cuff also ripped after an accident. I don't trust any boot or shoe unless it has an integrated "rain jacket" gaitor
"Mkay" had me dying 😂
The MW7s: look no further. Great winter cycling shoes.
Please test Lakes winter offerings
"Cuz it's a boot." 💛
🤣 Who else am I going to talk to?
Shoe covers suck. Winter cycling boots are a game changer. I have the Fizik R5 Artica.
I wish it was wintered gonna be forty two on monday
Hey, love your videos! I know we are talking shoes here but what jacket are you wearing?
Say something about gloves. I cycle in normal shoes and don't have problem with it. But a didn't find gloves that don't make my hands frozen
you might want to get a half size bigger so you can fit a thicker wool sock
I think reflective screen printing inks come in most any color
that ish is silver surfer
Yo, super exciting Friday night here. Pouring through Gorewear jacket reviews haha. If you had to buy one Gwear jacket which would it be? Competitive Cyclists has C5 Shakedry 1985 for $180 and the C3 Infinium for $108. Seems like everybody swoons over the shakedry shite. Worth it? If you reply Ill know you are enjoying Portland winter as much as I am haha. Thanks
Hey Dustin - have you ever considered reviewing Shower Pass products ?
Where is your hood thingy from!? Didn’t see the link in the description
Ive got the giros and find the fit a little narrow and the zip is tight so you can’t tuck longs underneath.
Right on time video for me. Shoes I had so far allow water to enter through the cleats area, does the ones you reviews have cleats areas sealed? 😊
These do not. BUT you can tape off the inside of the shoe if your having issues there. I find that water really doenst tend to get UP into there when I ride. Really wet rides I dont tend to stop often.
@@EverythingsBeenDone I did, using a gorilla tape but my shoes are not for winter anyways so the ones you suggested are gonna help especially that I often got cross over snow for parts of the trails.
Where did you get the jacket? How much? I have the Gore black light weight one for road riding.
What about road winter shoes?
In Germany the links to the shoes and the rain pants don't work. :(
The 12 scale of stiffness is based on the legendary John Holmes' prowess, where 1 was John's biking in winter to work below zero and 12 was John's dope up for work alongside Linda Lovelace
I've been a shoe cover guy, but mine they are disintegrating rapidly this season 😭
The struggle is real
Shoe covers wear out quickly and they don't fit right.
9 as always!