MTB winter cycling boots
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MTB winter cycling boots
I need some advice on a warm MTB winter cycling boot. No off-road riding just a commute to work on good roads. I ride a recumbent so cleats are a must have. Ordered some 45 North Ragnaroks but wearing a midweight wool sock they are too tight in the toe box.
Living in the Midwest I was hoping I could continue riding in 15–30-degree F temps.
Thanks!
Living in the Midwest I was hoping I could continue riding in 15–30-degree F temps.
Thanks!
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With winter clothing, I struggle with "temperature range overlap"--the high end of one item has a few degrees gap between the low-end range of the lighter item, or there's a lot of overlap.
Your 15-30F desired range crosses two of my ranges:
For -5F to about 25F, I use Lake MXZ 303X Wide Winter Cycling Shoes
For 25F to lower 40s, Sidi Frost Gore Winter MTB Shoes
The 25F feels too warm for the Lakes and a little cool for the Sidis. If I could have a do-over, I'd have ordered an even larger size for the Sidis to add another pair or thicker socks than what I can currently stuff in there.
Your 15-30F desired range crosses two of my ranges:
For -5F to about 25F, I use Lake MXZ 303X Wide Winter Cycling Shoes
For 25F to lower 40s, Sidi Frost Gore Winter MTB Shoes
The 25F feels too warm for the Lakes and a little cool for the Sidis. If I could have a do-over, I'd have ordered an even larger size for the Sidis to add another pair or thicker socks than what I can currently stuff in there.
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Or, step up from the Ragnarok to the Wolvhammer, and then allegedly you won't need any socks!