Northwave Farenheit winter boots Review

Reviewer: Cycling Weekly

10-Jan-2013 | 1 Review

Rating:

£149.99 (at time of review)

Pros

Warm
Waterproof

Cons

Check sizing
Small ankle cuff

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Northwave Farenheit winter boots were tested by CW's Tech team this winter costing £149.99

Compared to many winter boots, the Farenheits feel and look far sleeker.

The ankle cuff lacks the bulk of many of its competitors while doing a good job of keeping the heat in.

Sadly it's not a fantastic watertight seal so, despite the Gore-Tex, it's possible to get wet feet. That said, these have been the only shoes to date that have kept my toes from going numb on 0°C rides.

For me, that's a huge accomplishment. The fit is mid to wide, so there's room for a thick sock - like a Woolie Boolie - but double check sizing as constricted toes will kill any heat retention.

Verdict

It was also nice to see a reasonably stiff sole, without gaining too much weight. The carbon powder used to reinforce the nylon seems to do the trick here.

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Supplier

www.i-ride.co.uk

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Paul Simpson

January 10 20:04

I have been using Northwave Farenheit boots for the past 2 winters. In short, if they fit these are the best way to prevent cold feet ever. I do use BBB watershield overshoes over them too in this very wet winter we've been having up in the north west, but I highly recommend them. The soles are thicker than standard shoes, so you'll need to raise your saddle by a few mm. Overall, they are warm, comfortable, decent sole stiffness and in rides below freezing they are just great. I wear one pair of thin merino wool socks with them, plus custom insoles.