45NRTH

Wolfgar Cycling Boot - Men's

Insane

Familiarity:

I've used it once or twice and have initial impressions

Weight:

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This is overkill for most conditions. I've had these on at -34C (-29F) with mid-weight merino sock for 90 min and my feet were so hot I was wondering if I should loosen the boots to cool down. I can't imagine what the rest of my outfit should be to accommodate lower temperatures to make these worth their billing. I followed 45NRTH's sizing guide and ended up at 46, usually wearing 44.5-45. That "size up" is enough for a thicker wool sock, but I can't even begin to pretend that I'd ride with my feet this warm. So, my feet are going to be loose in these boots. Works well with SM-SH51 - nothing to report there - crank arm clearance is adequate and the cleat is hidden well enough for hardwood floors. Watch the toe overlap - they're "big". I think I'll use them off the bike more since they're so warm. Maybe a "life-saver" for those with cold feet and/or with poor circulation. Can't speak to how waterproof they are - it's too cold here for any liquid, but light snow, slush and spray off the motor vehicles has been handled gracefully - the only moisture I felt was from my sweat.