I'm always surprised by the number of people riding in Vancouver winter without winter shoes. I bought some Shimano MW5's a few years ago and haven't looked back. Coming home all winter with warm dry feet is awesome. It took a bit of experimentation to find the right socks but totally worth it. I'm in these boots from late November to end of March every year.
Seems odd to add $300 socks instead. From a decessorizing perspective is it better to buy another pair of shoes or a pair of socks an bunch of electronics? To me, buying heated socks without having awesome winter shoes is like buying expensive suspension upgrades without having done basic regular service and setup.
Edit: wow that's really interesting. There are definitely strong use cases for the heated socks. Good to know.
March 8, 2023, 7:12 a.m. - Cr4w
I'm always surprised by the number of people riding in Vancouver winter without winter shoes. I bought some Shimano MW5's a few years ago and haven't looked back. Coming home all winter with warm dry feet is awesome. It took a bit of experimentation to find the right socks but totally worth it. I'm in these boots from late November to end of March every year. Seems odd to add $300 socks instead. From a decessorizing perspective is it better to buy another pair of shoes or a pair of socks an bunch of electronics? To me, buying heated socks without having awesome winter shoes is like buying expensive suspension upgrades without having done basic regular service and setup. Edit: wow that's really interesting. There are definitely strong use cases for the heated socks. Good to know.