The Best Cycling Shoes for Cold Weather

Cold weather cycling shoes should be well insulated and comfortable. When purchasing, wear several layers of socks to ensure you find the correct size. The shoes will keep your feet warm and dry when the temperature drops and make it possible to continue biking through the winter months.

Lake

The Lake brand makes a variety of cycling shoes and boots. The MKZ302 is a high boot that is built with Gore-Tex for waterproofing and is well insulated. They have an easy lacing system and are comfortable.

Sidi

The Sidi Diablo GTX is an impressive winter cycling shoe that will keep your feet warm and dry. It has a Gore-Tex lining and works on road and mountain bikes. It is a medium-height shoe and uses Velcro straps that will secure your feet without freezing in place.

Shimano

The Shimano MW80 uses a Gore-Tex liner to keep your feet dry, and it has a neoprene booty for extra warmth. It has visibility reflectors on the side and is a medium height shoe. The offset straps minimize pressure on your feet and increase comfort.

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Article Written By Zach Lazzari

Zach Lazzari is an outdoor writing specialist. He has experience in website writing as well as standard newspaper writing. He wrote an outdoor column for the Silver World in Lake City, Colo., and articles for Colorado-mountain-adventure.com. Lazzari is currently completing his bachelor's degree online through Arizona State University and lives in southwest Montana.

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