I’ve tried a lot of alternatives, and the only thing that works for me is a set of chemical toe-warmers. It took awhile to figure out how to place them so that they got enough O2 to heat up but were close enough to my skin to warm my toes.
I’ve tried a lot of alternatives, and the only thing that works for me is a set of chemical toe-warmers. It took awhile to figure out how to place them so that they got enough O2 to heat up but were close enough to my skin to warm my toes.
And keep them away from moisture… which kills their warming capability. Chemical toe warmers work well.
Don’t forget the simple alternatives: Flat pedals and big, honkin’ snow boots work well.
This is my approach. I can attest that it is quite effective. When the wind is blowing and temps are in the teens, I wasn’t going to win any cycling fashion contest anyway.
This is my approach. I can attest that it is quite effective. When the wind is blowing and temps are in the teens, I wasn’t going to win any cycling fashion contest anyway.
Liz
Yep, when it’s below freezing and/or snow or ice or slush, the road shoes come off and the insulated ankle-high hiking boots go on.
I’ve gone both routes, winter boots and flats and my Lake MTB boots and SPDs. The Lakes work just fine honestly, but when riding in heavy falling snow (AKA February’s “Snowpocalypse”), the SPDs ice over and your feet either get frozen in, or frozen out. For a blizzard, I’ll rock the big crapkicker Timberlands.
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