Shopping for Winter Cycling Shoes

If extreme weather is freezing your feet, and you want to keep your toes nice and toasty, there are a number of high-quality winter cycling shoes on the market. Many riders are effective at layering their bodies to keep warm, but end up with frozen toes. Some of the shoes discussed below are more expensive that others, so make sure you do your homework on the internet before you buy.

Nike Winter Cycling Shoes

From head to toe, Nike Cycling offers the best designs, features, and styles. From the moisture-wicking Dri-Fit fabric, to the supple and durable synthetic leather, Nike cycling utilizes the industry's most advanced materials to provide the absolute pinnacle of performance. Lance Armstrong's keen eye has helped Nike make the very best winter cycling shoes in the world.

Kashmir Winter Cycling Shoes

This winter cycling shoe has an insulated rubber sole that is very stiff and hard. The upper is constructed of adjustable Neoprene and Pittards leather. The closure system consists of three straps with laces, and metal spikes; a spike wrench is included.

Pearl Winter Cycling Shoes

These shoes were voted best value-priced shoes by Bicycling Magazine in 2005. Their 360-degree reflective inserts are very effective in low-light conditions. Their stiff nylon I-beam outsole makes foot-to-pedal transfer of energy more efficient. The uppers are made of synthetic and mesh while only weighing less than two pounds.

Diadora Winter Cycling Shoes

Best known for its involvement in soccer, this Italian company makes a very good extreme weatherproof cycling shoe. They are equipped with Windtex membrane liners and fiberglass-reinforced nylon soles.

Sidi Winter Cycling Shoes

Sidi began using Lorica in 1992 because this synthetic microfiber has properties similar to animal leather: soft and breathable, but more resistant to water, mud, scuffing, and most other winter riding hazards. In addition, it will not rot or stretch during summer season storage.

These winter cycling shoes also contain Gore-Tex because it is completely waterproof and wind resistant. The shoe also has a thermoplastic Millennium 2 off-road race sole for high performance acceleration and feel, no matter what the temperature might be.

The Gore-Tex cuff and billowed tongue keep wheel spray and rain out, and three hook-and-loop-fastener straps tighten the shoes down so they stay snug, even if you are running one size larger than usual.

Northwave Winter Cycling Shoes

Northwave has acquired a lot of experience in producing products that perform to the highest expectations in extremely cold conditions. Their Celsius GTX is one of the few winter cycling shoes with a waterproof, breathable Gore-Tex upper. It also has a thermal lining to keep your feet warm and dry, and a hook-and-loop-fastener cover that prevents moisture from seeping in.