Re: [RBW] Re: Winter Shoe Recommendations?

2012-10-02 Thread Matt Beebe
For New England ski-goggle weather I have a roomy, lightweight pair of boots, with no steel shank just basic leather upper and a vibram sole. It's all about a pair or two of heavy wool socks, and my feet aren't cold down below 0F. It's my hands that will get cold if I'm not careful about

[RBW] Re: Winter Shoe Recommendations?

2012-10-02 Thread johnb
I have had great luck/comfort with LL Bean 'Bean Boot' mocs - http://www.llbean.com/llb/search?init=1freeText=bean+boot+mocnav=gnro-474 Warm, wind-proof, waterproof (within reason), reasonably priced. Made in America. On Sunday, September 30, 2012 7:59:51 PM UTC-4, meehan...@gmail.com wrote:

[RBW] Re: Winter Shoe Recommendations?

2012-10-02 Thread dweendaddy
I like the NEOS over shoes (boots). I wore them all winter long in southern New England and now barely wear them in Nashville. The great bonus for commuting is that you can just take them off and have normal shoes underneath! Edwin -- You received this message because you are subscribed to

[RBW] Re: Winter Shoe Recommendations?

2012-10-01 Thread Zack
how on earth do you guys ride in Sorels? haahha. That seems like madness. Bean boots would be a stretch for me. I actually have some Keen boots that i'll be trying out this winter as bike boots. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners

[RBW] Re: Winter Shoe Recommendations?

2012-10-01 Thread Zack
I will say that one of the best things I read on here about winter riding last year (my first winter that I rode throughout, in Vermont) was to remember that, while your tires may be studded, your shoes are not, so be careful getting on/off the bike and stopping. Not exactly boot related, but

Re: [RBW] Re: Winter Shoe Recommendations?

2012-10-01 Thread Jim Mather
On Mon, Oct 1, 2012 at 6:46 PM, Zack zack...@gmail.com wrote: how on earth do you guys ride in Sorels? With pedals like these: -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to

[RBW] Re: Winter Shoe Recommendations?

2012-09-30 Thread charlie
maybe Sorel arctic boots... On Sunday, September 30, 2012 4:59:51 PM UTC-7, meehan...@gmail.com wrote: Hi All, I'm looking for some recommendations for winter riding shoes or boots. For just plain old platform style pedals, not clipless SPD pedals. And by winter I mean cold weather.