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@nicobobinus
New pair of Northwave Celsius Artics in my possession and awaiting cleats for the first really cold day of work. I have pretty poor circulation and last winter was particularly hard, so I have high hopes. Contrary to some advice I've seen knocking around I went a size up (43>44) and they fit fine, if slightly generously, with a pair of sealskinz on - tight lacing makes them a-ok. Should leave room for an extra pair of liner socks or a single pair of really thick hiking socks if needs be.
I too have done the gaffer taping of mesh vents - they'll give you another 2-3c of leeway but I find even with a pair of hench sealskinz and MT500 overshoes, below 0c/after a couple of hours they might as well not be there. They'll stop the wind from chilling the feet, but the eventual creep of chilling is unstoppable. Fine for commuting though.