Sidi Algor winter shoe review: warmth and grip even when the trails demand a little walking

If you are venturing off-road in the winter then the Sidi Algor cycling boots will do a good job of keeping your feet toasty

Man in a silver jacket riding a gravel bike on a snowy trail with blue sky
(Image credit: Andy Benson)
Cycling Weekly Verdict

As a warm and comfortable pair of winter gravel boots the Sidi Algor worked extremely well. For me, there were a couple of fit quirks around the heel and ankle which may or may not be relevant for other riders, but they didn’t have too much impact on my comfort on the bike so they are well worth considering, especially given their relatively reasonable price tag.

Reasons to buy
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    Warm

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    Weatherproof

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    Comfortable

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    Robust

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    Decent tread

Reasons to avoid
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    Poor heel retention

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    Laces don't fasten high enough

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    Ankle can't be cinched in

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Whilst overshoes and normal summer cycling shoes work OK for many people when road riding through the winter, this is a less suitable combination when it comes to off-road riding on a gravel bike in cold weather. The problem is that the worse the weather, the less rideable trails might be so there may well be sections of walking. Pushing your bike along a rough, muddy or snowy track is a surefire way to trash your overshoes.

All of which is a long-winded way of saying that winter boots are much better than overshoes on a gravel bike.

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