AndysStrongAle wrote:
Well purchased some Bontrager Old Man Winters for $200. Spoke to a bike store owner who rode in them. They aren't as popular as the 45NRTHs so I guess the price on them kept dropping. First ride was today, temps were around 10F. After a 40 minute ride I'll say my feet were cold most of the time, but not to the point where I was uncomfortable. The fit was perfect, I generally wear a size 41, but chose a size 42. The cool part about the boots is the inside comes out, sort of like old ski boots. This allows for quicker drying after a ride. I'm hoping the temperature creeps up to the 20's soon, but I can use them for these temperatures. Weekend will bring negative temps meaning I'll be on the trainer.
For really cold days try a vapor barrier solution such as a thin liner sock, covered with plastic grocery bag, with a heavy sock over the top of the bag.
If you bought the shoes big enough you can even tuck a chemical heat pack in above your toes between the socks. If you are regularly going to ride in very low temps there are vapor barrier sock products and electric socks or insole products available too.