Re: [RBW] Winter Shoe Recommendations?

2012-10-01 Thread Bruce Herbitter
I've gone to thick wool socks inside sealskins inside loose fitting sandals. If it's windy out, wind covers over it all. If it's not super cold, thin liner socks inside the thick wool socks in the sandals works okay. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups

Re: [RBW] Winter Shoe Recommendations?

2012-10-01 Thread Brian Hanson
I'm interested in lightweight boots that are not too bulky (the holy grail?). I've had good luck with North Face Baltoros ( http://www.rei.com/product/818560/the-north-face-baltoro-400-iii-winter-boots-mens) - they are really warm and have been the most comfortable walking boot I've had. I wore

Re: [RBW] Winter Shoe Recommendations?

2012-10-01 Thread Jim Mather
Merrell makes an insulated Moc: http://www.rei.com/product/836526/merrell-shiver-moc-2-waterproof-shoes-mens When I spent more time in snow country, I had a pair that I used for around town. Comfortable, warm, and not nearly as bulky as my Sorrels. On Mon, Oct 1, 2012 at 12:50 PM, Brian Hanson

Re: [RBW] Winter Shoe Recommendations?

2012-10-01 Thread Joe Broach
South of you in Portland (via Montana), I finally got rid of my insulated boots after a couple of years. I'm finding that a waterprood lightweight hiking shoe/boot with wool socks is plenty for me, and I'm cold-natured. Still haven't figured out how to keep my wands warm and dry beyond about 5

Re: [RBW] Winter Shoe Recommendations?

2012-10-01 Thread Joe Broach
Sorry for the bad formatting. My reply below was meant for Brian, not the OP. -joe in pdx On Mon, Oct 1, 2012 at 2:30 PM, Joe Broach joebro...@gmail.com wrote: South of you in Portland (via Montana), I finally got rid of my insulated boots after a couple of years. I'm finding that a waterprood

[RBW] Winter Shoe Recommendations?

2012-09-30 Thread Shaun Meehan
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. Not West Coast cold (which we refer to as chilly in these parts) but Minnesota cold. Something that will keep my

Re: [RBW] Winter Shoe Recommendations?

2012-09-30 Thread Dan Abelson
Shaun I am use red Wing insulated work boots down to zero and they work well for me. I have wide feet and the fact they come in wide widths helps. Dan Abelson St Paul, MN On Sep 30, 2012 6:59 PM, Shaun Meehan meehan.sh...@gmail.com wrote: Hi All, I'm looking for some recommendations for

Re: [RBW] Winter Shoe Recommendations?

2012-09-30 Thread Jim Mather
I've used Sorels for snow biking and they work really well. Big and clunky, of course, but at those temperatures there are tradeoffs. jim m sunny wc ca On Sun, Sep 30, 2012 at 4:59 PM, Shaun Meehan meehan.sh...@gmail.comwrote: Hi All, I'm looking for some recommendations for winter riding

Re: [RBW] Winter Shoe Recommendations?

2012-09-30 Thread Lyle Bogart
Hey Shaun, Try a pair of Bean boots: http://www.llbean.com/llb/shop/43351?feat=506796-GN3page=men-s-l-l-bean-boots-10-shearling-linedattrValue_0=Brown/BrownproductId=732953 or