Winter boots

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Just took delivery of these. Bought from Wiggle but unfortunately I need a bigger size to wear with winter socks so they are going back and will go up a size.
I am normally a size eight and my other five tens are size eight which are fine with normal socks, so I am going to go to a size nine and wear my sealskin socks with them only in the winter months so my feet stay warm and dry hopefully. And I am sure I will find a way to get them on quicker. (y)
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EMTBSEAN

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Just took delivery of these. Bought from Wiggle but unfortunately I need a bigger size to wear with winter socks so they are going back and will go up a size.
I am normally a size eight and my other five tens are size eight which are fine with normal socks, so I am going to go to a size nine and wear my sealskin socks with them only in the winter months so my feet stay warm and dry hopefully. And I am sure I will find a way to get them on quicker. (y)
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You won’t be disappointed pal, they’re awesome and I see you got the obligatory bag of Haribo’s 😁
 

Hobo Mikey

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i am just hoping by getting one size bigger they are going to be ok fit wise. Really hate sending stuff back but could find nowhere in the area where I could try before I buy.
 

penguinni

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Just took delivery of these. Bought from Wiggle but unfortunately I need a bigger size to wear with winter socks so they are going back and will go up a size.
I am normally a size eight and my other five tens are size eight which are fine with normal socks, so I am going to go to a size nine and wear my sealskin socks with them only in the winter months so my feet stay warm and dry hopefully. And I am sure I will find a way to get them on quicker. (y)
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Mine doing what they do so well yesterday.
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Geordy paul

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Maybe controversial but I use these.https://muckbootcompany.co.uk/collections/men/products/mens-arctic-excursion-short-boots-black
Over many years I have tried all manner of winter mtb footwear and nothing has worked. Until now.
These are brilliant, warm and dry all day.
 

Hobo Mikey

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I sent these boots back today because they were to small. To be honest not sure if i am going to go a size bigger or find something else.
The trouble with five tens is they are narrow for me. My free rider pros were narrow when I bought them but now they have stretched out and are comfy. I can’t see the gortex boots stretching out that much. Lots of thinking to do and by then winter will be over. :ROFLMAO:
 

Binhill1

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I sent these boots back today because they were to small. To be honest not sure if i am going to go a size bigger or find something else.
The trouble with five tens is they are narrow for me. My free rider pros were narrow when I bought them but now they have stretched out and are comfy. I can’t see the gortex boots stretching out that much. Lots of thinking to do and by then winter will be over. :ROFLMAO:
I'm always on the look out for overshoes that will fit. I swear by leather boots but walking ones usually too clumpy. I have shimano XM9 two pairs but they have holes on the side so never keep me dry . Gaiters work though. I like to try on stuff like that but absolutely no big bike shops nowhere near me that stocks anything I fancy .
 

discdigger

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If its warmth you're after, Thermerup heated insoles are pretty darn good. Rechargeable batteries, put them in whatever shoe you feel like wearing that day. The battery goes in a velcro band around your ankle. It can be mildly uncomfortable, you have to get it on the meat of your ankle vs bone. The heat lasts for hours, I've used them for two full seasons so I'm going to say they're durable too.
 

Loppy Lou

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Look the business them I like ankle protection. Just so wary ordering shoes online for getting the fit correct. As we say up here ( fit shee fits fit fit ).
Yeah I got them in a bike shop in Brecon and went a size bigger, if you were thinking of getting some online.
 

Hobo Mikey

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Got my refund from sending my gortex five tens back so went looking for lightweight waterproof boots for the winter. I needed to try them on for size.
Set my self a budget of £100 and ended up with these. Jack Wolfskin together with my seal skin socks should be good to go in the cold and wet winter days, although winter is nearly over. 😂
Good grippy soles on the flats and come in under budget at £87
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Peaky Rider

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Good choice, you eventually went down the same route as me. Lightweight trail/hiking boots with proper rugged soles so you don't slide onto your arse when you step off on a muddy slope as you might and I did, with MTB flat pedal shoes and their low profile soles..

Also, room for a decent pair of socks which will keep your feet warm, something I never achieved in over thirty winters of trying MTB specific winter boots.

Since I switched to lightweight boots last autumn, the rest of my riding group have followed suit, but then we are all too old to worry about looking 'cool' or do I mean 'sick'.
 
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The EMF

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Got my refund from sending my gortex five tens back so went looking for lightweight waterproof boots for the winter. I needed to try them on for size.
Set my self a budget of £100 and ended up with these. Jack Wolfskin together with my seal skin socks should be good to go in the cold and wet winter days, although winter is nearly over. 😂
Good grippy soles on the flats and come in under budget at £87
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Winter may be over but you’ve still got 6 months of shite weather to contend with 😆
 

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