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Review by AnonymousReviewed 3/26/2021by AnonymousWisconsin2 of 2 customers found this review helpful.Just right for Wisconsin shoulder seasons I wanted something for gravel biking in cold fall weather (prior to December snows) and early spring before all the sand they put on our icy roads is gone. These shoes are warm, have a wide toe box that I need and comfortable.
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I wanted something for gravel biking in cold fall weather (prior to December snows) and early spring before all the sand they put on our icy roads is gone. These shoes are warm, have a wide toe box that I need and comfortable.
Review by leenReviewed 3/18/2021by leenCycling EnthusiastUtah3 of 3 customers found this review helpful.Great Winter ShoeThis shoe works great in the winter in the intermountain west. It is sized slightly bigger than my Sidi or Shimano shoes. That works great for thicker socks. I was comfortable with wool socks into the teens.
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This shoe works great in the winter in the intermountain west. It is sized slightly bigger than my Sidi or Shimano shoes. That works great for thicker socks. I was comfortable with wool socks into the teens.
Review by Bill58Reviewed 1/7/2021by Bill58Cycling EnthusiastPittsburgh PA3 of 3 customers found this review helpful.Roomy and easy to adjust fit.I use these under 40F, and have gone down to 20F. Roomy enough for heavier wool sox and toe warmers. The sinch laces easily adjusts fit from lighter to heavier sox. Velcro closures complete the fit system and seal off your feet.
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I use these under 40F, and have gone down to 20F. Roomy enough for heavier wool sox and toe warmers. The sinch laces easily adjusts fit from lighter to heavier sox. Velcro closures complete the fit system and seal off your feet.
Review by AnonymousReviewed 12/3/2020by AnonymousCycling EnthusiastPortland, OR4 of 4 customers found this review helpful.Dry and Warm feet in nearly all PNW conditionsI've had two sets of these boots. First pair was stolen at the end of last winter so I replaced again this fall. For Pacific Northwest riding, these boots will keep you covered pretty well through most of the winter. I get cold feet really easily, so these come out whenever the temps are below 50. Below 40 I go two pairs of socks. I really don't have any complaints about these boots.
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I've had two sets of these boots. First pair was stolen at the end of last winter so I replaced again this fall. For Pacific Northwest riding, these boots will keep you covered pretty well through most of the winter. I get cold feet really easily, so these come out whenever the temps are below 50. Below 40 I go two pairs of socks. I really don't have any complaints about these boots.
Review by Jim boscheReviewed 7/26/2020by Jim boscheNYC5 of 6 customers found this review helpful.Excellent fall and winter and late winter into spring shoeAbsolutely love this pair of shoes. The fit was excellent, snapped in and out fantastically, and really kept my feet warm on the cold days. I dont mind my feet being a little warm so I wore them into the spring. I would recommend these to anyone.
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Absolutely love this pair of shoes. The fit was excellent, snapped in and out fantastically, and really kept my feet warm on the cold days. I dont mind my feet being a little warm so I wore them into the spring. I would recommend these to anyone.
Review by AnonymousReviewed 3/3/2022by Anonymousnyc0 of 5 customers found this review helpful.Winter biking is a thingThese shoes are part of that thing.
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These shoes are part of that thing.
Review by AnonymousReviewed 5/11/2020by AnonymousNY, NY5 of 7 customers found this review helpful.Well made shoe.While the shoe is well made, some of its warmth is likely due to its inability to BREATH ...
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While the shoe is well made, some of its warmth is likely due to its inability to BREATH ...
Review by HDCommuterReviewed 5/9/2020by HDCommuterashland, ohio8 of 8 customers found this review helpful.Great for cold andor wet conditions These boots are not as insulated as some winter boots, but I purchased a size or two larger to accommodate thicker socks. Nice for commuting due to the ease of putting on and taking off. Not totally waterproof but I have ridden through some pretty wet conditions and feet stayed relatively dry.
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These boots are not as insulated as some winter boots, but I purchased a size or two larger to accommodate thicker socks. Nice for commuting due to the ease of putting on and taking off. Not totally waterproof but I have ridden through some pretty wet conditions and feet stayed relatively dry.
Review by AnonymousReviewed 3/15/2020by AnonymousDaily CommuterBoston, MA7 of 7 customers found this review helpful.Great winter commuting shoeBought these shoes primarily for winter commuting. I commute year round and the main challenge for me in the winter is warmth of extremities. These shoes have solved that on all but the extremest of cold days, and even on negative Fahrenheit days, paired with the right socks they can get me through my half hour commute (though probably not much further). Water resistance is also appreciated, especially on those days hovering right around freezing with precipitation. Probably the best bike-related purchase I've made this year.
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Bought these shoes primarily for winter commuting. I commute year round and the main challenge for me in the winter is warmth of extremities. These shoes have solved that on all but the extremest of cold days, and even on negative Fahrenheit days, paired with the right socks they can get me through my half hour commute (though probably not much further). Water resistance is also appreciated, especially on those days hovering right around freezing with precipitation. Probably the best bike-related purchase I've made this year.
Review by Mike baczkowskiReviewed 3/8/2021by Mike baczkowskiwestern new york5 of 5 customers found this review helpful.Ride in the coldTried insulated socks, aluminum foil , shoe covers nothing worked. These shoes worked great for me temps in the low 30's for 2 hour rides.
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Tried insulated socks, aluminum foil , shoe covers nothing worked. These shoes worked great for me temps in the low 30's for 2 hour rides.
Review by AnonymousReviewed 1/4/2021by AnonymousCasual Cyclistky0 of 2 customers found this review helpful.great cold weather shoewhore these in 36 degree weather and on cold toes
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whore these in 36 degree weather and on cold toes
Review by CharlieReviewed 1/23/2023by CharlieCycling EnthusiastSE Wisconsin1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.A great cold weather shoeI wanted warmer shoes for winter riding in Wisconsin. my winter riding is mostly road riding, but I ave done 8 or 9 trail rides qith them too.
I like the warmth and the ankle coverage.
They fit my wide feet very well, and have a very adjustable fit. If I am not careful I can get them too tight and my feet will be cold. Set them to the right tightness and they are warm and comfortable with great control.
I do have wide feet, and when set properly for my feet, there is a bit of the velcro visible. I wish the flaps were a bit bigger, but people with narrower feet probably feel the opposite.
So far they have worked great for riding about an hour and a half at a time six days a week in temperatures ranging from 11 to 60 degrees. Typically it has been in the 30-35 degree F range
It is often snowy, and I have been rained on about a half dozen times now, and my feet/socks have never felt wet showing that they breath pretty well too. WHen I wore shoe covers in the past my feet were often wet from sweating.
After using these shoes this winter I will never go back to shoe covers again.
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I wanted warmer shoes for winter riding in Wisconsin. my winter riding is mostly road riding, but I ave done 8 or 9 trail rides qith them too.
I like the warmth and the ankle coverage.
They fit my wide feet very well, and have a very adjustable fit. If I am not careful I can get them too tight and my feet will be cold. Set them to the right tightness and they are warm and comfortable with great control.
I do have wide feet, and when set properly for my feet, there is a bit of the velcro visible. I wish the flaps were a bit bigger, but people with narrower feet probably feel the opposite.
So far they have worked great for riding about an hour and a half at a time six days a week in temperatures ranging from 11 to 60 degrees. Typically it has been in the 30-35 degree F range
It is often snowy, and I have been rained on about a half dozen times now, and my feet/socks have never felt wet showing that they breath pretty well too. WHen I wore shoe covers in the past my feet were often wet from sweating.
After using these shoes this winter I will never go back to shoe covers again.
Review by PDXDallingReviewed 7/27/2023by PDXDallingCycling EnthusiastPortland, ORHigh quality shoe for the winter seasonLove the shoe. It keeps my toes warm and that keeps me riding. The size seems to run a bit larger than I am used to, but with winter socks the fit was perfect. Feels like these things are built like a tank, so if weight is your concern you may go elsewhere.
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Love the shoe. It keeps my toes warm and that keeps me riding. The size seems to run a bit larger than I am used to, but with winter socks the fit was perfect. Feels like these things are built like a tank, so if weight is your concern you may go elsewhere.
Review by TRReviewed 12/26/2022by TRSpokaneRubs anterior ankleUnfortunately, this is the first pair of Shimano shoes that fit me poorly. Unfortunately, I had to ride in them to figure out they horribly rub my outer ankles when peddling so I can't return them. I've tried to mitigate with adding thicker insoles which has helped a little bit. The good: they're warm. The bad: most everything else in my case unfortunately. Could entirely be just a personal fit issue, but I do ride/have had three other pairs of Shimanos which I really like, hence the trust in the brand. These ones are just not good for me nor my feet.
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Unfortunately, this is the first pair of Shimano shoes that fit me poorly. Unfortunately, I had to ride in them to figure out they horribly rub my outer ankles when peddling so I can't return them. I've tried to mitigate with adding thicker insoles which has helped a little bit. The good: they're warm. The bad: most everything else in my case unfortunately. Could entirely be just a personal fit issue, but I do ride/have had three other pairs of Shimanos which I really like, hence the trust in the brand. These ones are just not good for me nor my feet.
Review by AnonymousReviewed 1/5/2023by Anonymousportland, OR.Good fit, warm. Good fit for my narrow/flat foot. Really warm. Have yet to truly test long wet ride. Unfortunately, one lace already developed a knot/bubble and does slide through the tightening strap. Should be easy replacement, but bummed it happened so soon (1-2 months in).
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Good fit for my narrow/flat foot. Really warm. Have yet to truly test long wet ride. Unfortunately, one lace already developed a knot/bubble and does slide through the tightening strap. Should be easy replacement, but bummed it happened so soon (1-2 months in).
Review by AnonymousReviewed 1/6/2023by Anonymousportland, OR.Good fit, warm. Good fit for my narrow/flat foot. Really warm. Have yet to truly test long wet ride. Unfortunately, one lace already developed a knot/bubble and does slide through the tightening strap. Should be easy replacement, but bummed it happened so soon (1-2 months in).
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Good fit for my narrow/flat foot. Really warm. Have yet to truly test long wet ride. Unfortunately, one lace already developed a knot/bubble and does slide through the tightening strap. Should be easy replacement, but bummed it happened so soon (1-2 months in).
Review by icmitch77Reviewed 1/23/2021by icmitch77Germany5 of 5 customers found this review helpful.A little bit of awesomeness So, after years of riding with cold wet feet I decided to give the Shimano MW501 a try. The first ride out the temperature was at 22 degrees and wet. With a wool pair of socks these shoes rocked. My feet were warm and dry, which is a first while riding for a long time. I used to put the bike up for the winter but not anymore.
Pros:
Waterproof, a thin layer of flannel type of material, with wool socks they will keep ur feet warm, grippy, sturdy, made to last
Cons:
Price (but you get what you pay for) and they run a size big (I wear a 13 so I ordered my typical 48, had to return them for a 47).
Bottom line. GET THEM if you are tired of cold wet feet.
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So, after years of riding with cold wet feet I decided to give the Shimano MW501 a try. The first ride out the temperature was at 22 degrees and wet. With a wool pair of socks these shoes rocked. My feet were warm and dry, which is a first while riding for a long time. I used to put the bike up for the winter but not anymore.
Pros:
Waterproof, a thin layer of flannel type of material, with wool socks they will keep ur feet warm, grippy, sturdy, made to last
Cons:
Price (but you get what you pay for) and they run a size big (I wear a 13 so I ordered my typical 48, had to return them for a 47).
Bottom line. GET THEM if you are tired of cold wet feet.
Review by Astoria OR commuter Reviewed 1/26/2023by Astoria OR commuter Daily Commuter0 of 1 customers found this review helpful.great fit, but I sized down from 45 to 44very warm and after sizing down, I think they may be the best fitting bike shoes in my collection. I have a "low volume" foot and fit them with superfeet insert.
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very warm and after sizing down, I think they may be the best fitting bike shoes in my collection. I have a "low volume" foot and fit them with superfeet insert.
Review by snappaReviewed 1/26/2023by snappaCycling EnthusiastCape Cod, MAExtend your seasonGreat shoe for getting out on those cold days on my gravel bike. Let me extend my season. Have worn them down to 40 degrees and wind and kept warm.
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Great shoe for getting out on those cold days on my gravel bike. Let me extend my season. Have worn them down to 40 degrees and wind and kept warm.
Review by PrairiedoghillReviewed 2/22/2021by PrairiedoghillCycling EnthusiastLos Alamos, NM4 of 4 customers found this review helpful.Well made, good fit, good traction on the trail & icy sidewalksI love this shoe! It's warm on the trails and is also great for a commuter trip to the grocery store that might include icy walkways. The deep lug soles provide plenty of traction on combination snow, ice, mud & rock trails. It is a good fit for my D width foot and provides solid support with good power transfer to the pedals. So much easier than an over-boot or plastic bag inside my warm season shoes.
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I love this shoe! It's warm on the trails and is also great for a commuter trip to the grocery store that might include icy walkways. The deep lug soles provide plenty of traction on combination snow, ice, mud & rock trails. It is a good fit for my D width foot and provides solid support with good power transfer to the pedals. So much easier than an over-boot or plastic bag inside my warm season shoes.