45Nrth

Overall, I'd say this product is middling.

Offers good warmth and waterproofing, as well as a decent ease of entry/exit and interior volume to wear a thick winter sock if you wish. I've worn these comfortably down to the low teens on a blustery day, which is good for someone like me with post-frostbite feet that run cold, despite being a human furnace otherwise. Weight is decent for riding with and factoring the two-layer setup of these. I like the removable inner for faster drying.

Where these fall short though, is they could be better in how securely you can fasten them after putting them on. The single Boa only does an OK job of securing the lower portion over foot, but the strap on top doesn't do a great job of securing the upper, even yanking on it hard only provides moderate anchoring, so the upper still feels floppy - maybe a second Boa dial would be better.

Additionally, the sole on these leaves much to be desired. The lugs are too small, shallow and too close together for good purchase when doing an off-bike scramble, making them slip and slide even in shallow snow. They also cake way too easily and don't clear fast.

The soles do a decent job of grabbing the pins of a flat pedal, though the design requires frequent reseating to have a comfortable foot/leg orientation, esp. for power transfer of the forefoot on pedals. They do OK on wet rocks and roots grip-wise. Didn't try them in the SPD configuration, but I imagine they'd do OK there.

Personally, I wouldn't recommend them and plan to sell them on eBay shortly.

I bought this tire for my commuter fat bike as I ride to work every day, year 'round. Our bike trails are both groomed for mixed use and some of the bike trails are plowed. Due to our high altitude, sun there will be a little melting during the daytime and then that meltwater will freeze into black ice. The 45Nrth studded tire grips like there is no such thing as ice or hard pack snow! Rolling along the tires are surprisingly smooth, but a bit noisy due to the tread and the studs. But, pedestrians hear me coming along. I run the tires pretty soft on hardpacked snow at about 8psi and they absorb the bumps, ridges and rumbles just fine with my hardtail fat bike. Pricey, but if getting through the winter months is a priority, this is the tire to have!

Are you riding on fresh snow, packed snow, slush, frozen mud or dirt, wild lake ice, or ice on trails? Then these are the most secure, safe, and steady tires you can buy.

The 4.2' width is true to size. These have a good profile on 80mm rims. Not too round, not too squared off.

Sometimes you lose a stud. This is just how it goes. I always check all my studs when I get a new set to make sure they are all inserted correctly. I might lose one or two in a season.

I have enjoyed riding in these boots for commuting. I think that the boots are very warm. Usually riding in weather just above freezing. I like the tread on these boots, which help increase the life of your cleats. I think the boa wires could be longer. Sometimes it can be a little difficult to get the boot on. The arches are a little high for my feet, but don't seem too crazy. The boots are pretty comfy, the sole could be a bit more comfortable (seems a little hard) I would suggest some light insoles for long rides.