ive got the specialized mtb sport shoe (the body geometry one) and last week i got badly cold feet

now ive seen these..
http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=16645

and wondered if they are a good buy?

im after some dry feet and some warmth too..

or do i fork out for cheap winter boots?

Jesus fucking christ what speed internet connection do you have?

I recon its about 1mb a year...

...Your bit late for winter boots... even in England!

Where are you from Dyfed?

I see some of your local landmarks suggest the Chorley area. Nip to Merlin as they often sell off overshoes and they have a good discount on winter boots too at the moment.

im asking due to doing a lot of evening rides as im prepping for a jaunt to france and since the weather recently has been poor i got caught out cycling over rivington and belmont and got winter aches on my feet and i dont want it to happen again

ive only recently been introduced to clipless and previously wore walking boots so hence the question

If you are having to get off the bike lots then winter boots would be a better suggestion! Otherwise you'll rnd up putting two wraps of gaffer tape around you're feet to keep them on(is that the right amount DH??).
Or you could prepare for next winter with some Shimano MWO2, Northwave Celsius or the diadora chilli extreme to name but a few!
They'll be going cheap at this time of year!
Also as the chap before says try Merlin they'll have good prices!

nice one thanks, yes i live near chorley, little known village called charnock richard where a bike shop called buy a bike resides.

thanks for the info, now to get the CC out before the wife gets wind!

btw would you buy a size larger than required? as ive read reviews of other winter boots and they suggest getting a size larger due to wearing thicker socks?

I wouldn't by any of them without trying them on

;-)

I know on-line deals are often good but I wouldn't get shoes this way.

I've have a couple of bike from buy-a-bike over the years.

If your conscience is up to it.

Try them on in and shop then under cut them online.

Or ask them if they can price match.

I once asked that in a shop, (Sunset Mtb, Cardiff)...I was buying some x-lite blanker bolts, they didn't have the right thread size in but reckoned they'd be in by the end of the week...I pointed out CRC were selling them for (IIRC) £5.95 so I'd get them from there instead.

They quite simply said..."to be honest mate we'd have bought them off there and sold them for £9.95 anyway"

cool well merlin is open late tomorrow night so going to nip in there and see what they can do for me

I really like my Shimano MT90 boots and recommend them, if you're after clipless-specific boots.

They're the walking boot-style ones (complete with GoreTex lining and Vibram sole) and I wear them all year round, as they offer great ankle protection.

cool youve given me quite a few ideas on what im looking for

ironically played football tonight and it was in the pouring rain for an hour and my feet were still warm when we'd finished.

maybe i should wear football boots on the bike ;)