Nubes, the Italian word for ‘clouds’, is an entirely appropriate name for this winter shoe from Treviso-based brand Sidi. You could wear a pair when the skies are clear, the sun is bright, and drifting snow lies deep on the gravel tracks, but you’ll probably end up with frozen tootsies. They’re very low on insulation, which doesn’t inspire confidence in the face of bitterly cold weather.
Instead, these are the shoes to reach for when the weather gods deliver a thick layer of cloud cover that traps a little winter heat. You know, the murky, temperate grey days that define the UK and, increasingly, much of North America too. Days that are miserably wet and cold, yet too warm for full-on winter booties – there’s nothing worse than starting a ride feeling toasty only to end up unpleasantly sweaty.
