Planet X winter boots

[kingrollo]

Any thoughts on these? - doesn't specifically say they are waterproof. Looking at these or a pair of used fziks. I seem plagued by breaking zips though - so planet X with a warranty might be the safer bet ?

DISCLAIMER: there's another thread for overshoes.

https://planetx.co.uk/products/carn...ocMPyNPd8EWeialHIbHz0UncKCznEf-RoC4ocQAvD_BwE

 

[PaulSB]

I can vouch for Fizik. Mine are toasty.

 

[Big John]

Can't comment on this specific shoe but I got my first winter boots some years ago (Shimano ones) and boots are a game changer. I now only wear my overshoes when it's seriously cold. I'd recommend winter boots to anyone serious about cycling. I was advised to go a size up from what I'd normally wear to allow for thicker socks. Mine have a velcro and lacing closure system so I'm not sure how a zip would fare against everything nature can throw at it and that would be my main worry. The price seems reasonable.

 

[Milzy]

I’ve got the previous version, they are good but won’t be tight and secure like a racing shoe. Doesn’t matter though as you only pootle in the winter.

 

[steveindenmark]

Winter boots and overshoes are totally different. Get winter boots and you will wonder why you waited so long.

 

[T4tomo]

Any thoughts on these? - doesn't specifically say they are waterproof. Looking at these or a pair of used fziks. I seem plagued by breaking zips though - so planet X with a warranty might be the safer bet ?

DISCLAIMER: there's another thread for overshoes.

https://planetx.co.uk/products/carn...ocMPyNPd8EWeialHIbHz0UncKCznEf-RoC4ocQAvD_BwE

There was recent thread on PX winter boots too.

Yes they are good, you might need one size up

 

[kingrollo]

There was recent thread on PX winter boots too.

Yes they are good, you might need one size up

Can't find it ?

 

[SuffolkBlue]

Planet X have got their winter boots back in / on pre-order.

I have a pair of their previous version and they are awesome.

https://planetx.co.uk/products/carn...h&hotspotId=d5ijYWaGAW&sd_id=5066550145765536

https://planetx.co.uk/products/carn...h&hotspotId=EyN29TTXcV&sd_id=5066550145765536

There's a very short conversation here and on the next page scattered in amongst the other posts. I've just bought a pair of the road version. I'm a 9 so bought a 43. They fit well but might be a bit snug if you have wide feet?

 

[fossyant]

Reviews seem positive. I went down the Shimano route - one size up. I've got three pairs (two SPD one road) -worth looking on ebay for some lightly used - that's how I got pairs 2 and 3.

 

[kingrollo]

There's a very short conversation here and on the next page scattered in amongst the other posts. I've just bought a pair of the road version. I'm a 9 so bought a 43. They fit well but might be a bit snug if you have wide feet?

What would you say the waterproofing element is like ?

 

[kingrollo]

Reviews seem positive. I went down the Shimano route - one size up. I've got three pairs (two SPD one road) -worth looking on ebay for some lightly used - that's how I got pairs 2 and 3.

Yeah I got a nice pair of lakes off eBay - I was delighted with them - until I discovered the boa wouldn't release. - useable but a right faff to get on - thankfully seller was decent enough to agree to refund.

 

[Saluki]

If they are only half as good at the Das Boot model that they used to have and no longer make, they will be great. A shame that they are black and not in the ‘daglo cat-sick yellow’ that the Das Boots came in.

 

[SuffolkBlue]

What would you say the waterproofing element is like ?

I've only had them a few days so not tested in the very wet yet - just general road spray and drizzle. My feet have stayed dry and warm so far.

I imagine that, if there is a weak spot then it will be the zip although it seems quite a fine toothed zip and draws together well but I expect that there will always be a potential for a leak path there. PX don't claim water proof but I'm currently optimistic in expecting "water resistant" and, as there marketing waffle claims, "protection against the elements"!

Perhaps I'll report back when/if I've had a good soaking !

 

[fossyant]

Don't forget there is a big hole in the top where your leg is. If I'm MTB'ing in dreadful conditions, I pop on a dry suit cuff - you can actually get rubber cuffs for winter boots these days - they help keep the wet out.

 

[Milzy]

What would you say the waterproofing element is like ?

I’d say very waterproof, the sealing around the joints is flawless. They’ll last years.