Winter footgear: clipless with overshoes, or platforms with Sorels?

My feet get cold in the winter. Like bucket of ice cold. I have SPD cleats right now and was thinking about getting some Gore thermal overshoes (the kind that zip partway up your calf), but then I realized I still have the platform pedal attachments for my SPDs. I could snap those back on one side of the pedal and use them with my winter walking boots, which are big bulky Sorels. That would save me some cash...Do you think Sorels are too much boot for the bike? I'm weirdly concerned about my feet slipping off the platform ad-ons. Or is it possible for feet to overheat with those? 

 

For reference, here are the Sorels I'm talking about--or at least close to the ones I have: http://www.sorel.com/Cumberland%E2%84%A2-%7C-574-%7C-5/803298496759...

 

Thanks, all!

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Permalink Reply by Michael A on October 26, 2011 at 3:24pm
I bought them second hand ( or foot ) from Seri, they were like new. I cannot vouch for how long the soles will last walking, but after a full winter os hard use they do not look any different from when I bought them, for what it is worth, lictons bikes in oak park usually has last yrs model lake boots on closeout
Permalink Reply by A.K.A Paul on October 26, 2011 at 3:31pm

Thanks!

 


Michael A said:

I bought them second hand ( or foot ) from Seri, they were like new. I cannot vouch for how long the soles will last walking, but after a full winter os hard use they do not look any different from when I bought them, for what it is worth, lictons bikes in oak park usually has last yrs model lake boots on closeout
Permalink Reply by A.K.A Paul on October 28, 2011 at 1:57pm
so....i just picked up a pair of these today from Lickbike in Oak Park.  I suppose now I can put my egg beaters back on.  I'm very excited!

Michael A said:

I know these may not be fashionable enough, but this is what I wear when it drops below freezing, I ride and train outdoors all winter, These boots keep my feet warm and dry no matter the weather. They also fit 2 hole spd or 3 hole look style cleats. This way my fit stays the say and I do not have to worry about knee issues.

http://www.lakecycling.com/footwear.html

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