For comparison, my trailcross GTX are also upsized, and as I tend to like more minimal MTB shoes with some flex/pedal feel, the trailcross GTX feel pretty clumsy and wooden to me.
The nanuks have slightly better pedal feel but the upper feels more boot-like. Definitely more clunky all around versus summer riding shoes but I mean I think that's the tradeoff.
My first ride was on wet trails but dry 5c weather with thin merino socks and my feet were sweating, it was ok but they are borderline overkill at that point.
These are best for 0c or colder, and/or wet and/or snow.
I think they'll be great for double duty as light weight snow boots for tobogganing and such for the few snow days a year here in the lower mainland.
They're narrow. Size up.
Dec. 15, 2023, 9:08 a.m. - Kenny
For comparison, my trailcross GTX are also upsized, and as I tend to like more minimal MTB shoes with some flex/pedal feel, the trailcross GTX feel pretty clumsy and wooden to me. The nanuks have slightly better pedal feel but the upper feels more boot-like. Definitely more clunky all around versus summer riding shoes but I mean I think that's the tradeoff. My first ride was on wet trails but dry 5c weather with thin merino socks and my feet were sweating, it was ok but they are borderline overkill at that point. These are best for 0c or colder, and/or wet and/or snow. I think they'll be great for double duty as light weight snow boots for tobogganing and such for the few snow days a year here in the lower mainland. They're narrow. Size up.