Nike Poobahs are back! Well, not really, but the pastel colours and prominent ankle strap of the Sidi Nix reminded me of my first, slightly garish MTB SPD shoes. The Nix are part of Sidi’s comprehensive range of winter road, gravel and MTB footwear and are billed as "A performance road shoe primed for cold weather”, although they are clearly more of a boot.
The decision whether or not to take the plunge and buy a pair of dedicated winter cycling shoes is one that a lot of committed riders face at some point - extra warmth, protection and comfort paired with less faff than overshoes makes them an attractive proposition if you spend a lot of time riding in cold and wet conditions. Furthermore, you won’t be getting your shiny summer shoes grimy and you can size up the winter boots to allow for nice thick socks. Although there can be a significant cost involved, this is offset by the reduced wear on your summer shoes.
