Best Price Lake Winter Boots

[rpettet]

Seems $300 is best price. Anyone know of deal on these? Veterans Day?

[dem]

Direct from Spain, they usually do a Black Friday deal of some sort. https://www.lakecycling.com/

Some people had bad luck actually receiving their shoes, but I got mine.

I need a pair of replacement MTB shoes, so I'll be looking too.

[Tall]

Back when the old Nashbar was still around, they had great sales on the previous model (MXZ-303). I bought mine for $180 via Amazon, but they went as low as $150 IIRC. Looks like you can still get the 303s for $229 in some sizes straight from Lake at the moment. Don't really know if the 304s are any better (The 303s certainly were an improvement of the 302s).

[peanutgallery]

Are cold feet really worth a "deal"?

Just get the shoe that fits the need and ride on. Proper gear for the weather is worth every penny and always lasts for a long time. If you're freezing, the $ doesn't matter

The reason Lakes were/are cheap is their bungled distribution over the years, other things on the market. Buy one

[rpettet]

Found some for 175, thanks

[paredown]

Originally Posted by rpettet

Found some for 175, thanks

Here:

https://www.lickbike.com/closeouts.php

Looks like two models--a wide and a standard width

[Gummee]

your best bet is to find someone like me with a pair of 303s (in 43) that doesn't need them any more.

I'm persnickety about seat position and the 303s mean I'm not in the right spot so I don't wear em.

M

[verbs4us]

If you're riding road, isn't a "summer" shoe + insulated booties less weight than a winter shoe? Asking because that's what I've always done and seems to work down to low thirties. Below that I need to add chemical foot warmer and even thinner socks to accommodate them.

[Hellgate]

Originally Posted by verbs4us

If you're riding road, isn't a "summer" shoe + insulated booties less weight than a winter shoe? Asking because that's what I've always done and seems to work down to low thirties. Below that I need to add chemical foot warmer and even thinner socks to accommodate them.

I agree, shoe covers and a thin wool sock work well on the road, cost much less too. I can't imagine riding in a massive boot like that. If I need a boot I'm going skiing instead.

[SlowPokePete]

Originally Posted by Hellgate

I agree, shoe covers and a thin wool sock work well on the road, cost much less too. I can't imagine riding in a massive boot like that. If I need a boot I'm going skiing instead.

Saturday morning it was 15 degrees when I left on my ride.

First ride of the year with my Lakes...

Shoe covers aren't gonna cut it.

SPP

[Hellgate]

Originally Posted by SlowPokePete

Saturday morning it was 15 degrees when I left on my ride.



First ride of the year with my Lakes...



Shoe covers aren't gonna cut it.



SPP

Nope, shoe covers will not cut it at 15. I'll skip that ride.

[jamesdak]

Originally Posted by verbs4us

If you're riding road, isn't a "summer" shoe + insulated booties less weight than a winter shoe? Asking because that's what I've always done and seems to work down to low thirties. Below that I need to add chemical foot warmer and even thinner socks to accommodate them.

Yep, my winter setup is my normal road shoes. I'll put Neoprene covers on them, remove the insole, add thick wool socks, and chem packs once it drops into the 20s. Done as cold as -7 for 30 miles and was fine.

Keeping feet warm is easy. Now keeping your eye lids from freezing shut when you blink can be a real challenge, LOL!

[572cv]

Circulation and sensitivity to cold in one's extremities (hands, feet) can vary considerably among people. My Lake cycling boots added a degree of comfort to cold weather riding that I had not experienced with booties. If you can use the booties successfully, great. The main thing is to head out the door knowing you have a chance to enjoy the ride.

[cash05458]

anyone know how lake goes on sizing...do they tend to run tight and smaller?

[572cv]

Originally Posted by cash05458

anyone know how lake goes on sizing...do they tend to run tight and smaller?

I generally ride a size 43 Sidi shoe. The Lake 303s are a 44. That works fine, and allows for a bit more darn tough sock if I feel like I'll need that.