I don’t commute but do a lot of gravel riding in bad weather. I use the Shimano off road boots and they’re brilliant; waterproof and warm.
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Like @Doonhamer, I’m a big fan of Galibier. I just bought a pair of their new bib longs and they are head and shoulders better than my previous favourites (Endura FS260). I get their monthly e-mail which had a code for 10 or 15% off so didn’t even pay full price.
They even come in a long leg version, which is great for me 
I have two of their Mistral jackets, they change the design slightly each version but really warm and well thought out
I have a variety of base layers, mix of short and long sleeve - it’s only when I was winter commuting that I would always wear a long sleeve. At weekends, in daylight hours, I do get very warm in long sleeve base and winter jacket.
The best I have is a merino blend but 10 years old so won’t be available any more. Actually, all my base layers are of that vintage or older. I have 3 of the old Tess baselayers sold by Lewis Kit - they are indestructible and genuinely look pretty much unused and were bought c2008.
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What’s the fit like on the Galibier Mistral. The Mistral 4 is currently reduced so was looking at it for a commuting jacket. I’m a 38" chest so traditionally a small but a medium with fitted cycling gear.
cheers
I’m 40" chest and large is snug so would think medium would be right for you?
The reviews have a lot of people positing their sizes which might help you be more certain
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Agree with @Cobbie
Sounds similar to me, though i always seem to crest S and M. I bought the Tourmalet in a M and that’s a good fit.
I’m 173cm and about 71/72 kgs at the mo.
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I’ve got a couple of Mistrals & a Mistral Pro, the medium is a good fit. I’m just under 6ft with a 39" chest, currently about 68kg 
with long arms.
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What was your kit choice, and how did it fare?
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Winter bibs
Long sleeve winter base
Pro team winter jacket
Rapha winter gloves
Merino head band
Merino cap
Spatz overshoes
Toes went around 45 minutes in - fingers too - needed a glove liner - thighs riding through Richmond Park were feeling the cold also. It is noticeably colder in there though.
Penis has gone internal
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Haha. That made me chuckle.
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FFS @Adam, man up a bit. This was @chickenboy on his run this morning 
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Man is taking the PISS!
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(Clearly made of stronger stuff than me)
He is a Northener after all!
Well, nearly.
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Proper North! Waaay above the M4
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He’s still a southerner 
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Haha, glad you like my new look 
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