Toe warmer burned my foot!

[Arlingtonrider]

Sandwiches in shoes are not recommended! Put them on top of both pairs of socks and you should be fine.

I’ve found that while they work with any of my shoes, they seem to work a little better with vented shoes (like running shoes). The problem I’ve sometimes had with heavier shoes is not overheating (provided you don’t sandwich them between pairs of socks), but not working if my socks get damp with perspiration. Once the warmers get damp or wet, they stop providing heat. They work fine for me in any shoes for an 8 mile commute (above 2 pairs of socks), but if I plan on adding a little more milege/time, I seem to stay warmer when I wear them with running-type shoes, even though that seems counterintuitive.

[vvill]

I haven’t used them but have heard between the shoe and shoe cover is the best place for a chemical warmer.

[Vicegrip]

@vvill 70514 wrote:

I haven’t used them but have heard between the shoe and shoe cover is the best place for a chemical warmer.

This is what I do when the temps and ride duration call for more than just the neoprene shoe cover. Set the warmer right on the top of the toe box.

[Rod Smith]

I’ve read the warning, but they don’t ever get that hot for me. I’m sorry you got burned, but they never even get warm enough when I use them. Weird.

[KLizotte]

Unfortunately the style and fit of my winter boots do not allow me to wear the toe warmer above my socks; the warmer gets all balled up and in the wrong position if I do. I wore a pair of the warmers the day before (same brand) and they barely felt lukewarm while riding so I wonder if these were a bummer pack.

[Fast Friendly Guy]

Maybe you’re right about a bad batch; or perhaps too thick a sock for the size of your shoe.

I swear by “Hot Hands”, product: “Toasti-Toes” toe warmers. I use two on each foot, above and below my toes over a fairly thin wool sock. (maybe your ‘thick’ sock left too little room ‘to breathe’) They are not under the pressure point of my pedal. I also use (toes-only) wind covers over my riding shoes, and the temperature inside my shoes stays consistently warm and comfortable–even throughout the recent bout of mid-twenties morning temps! My toes have never been burned, and the warmers last all the way through a 4.5 hour ride–after that they start to lose heat, and by 5 hours they’re cold. Between a series of daily one-hour rides, I keep the used warmers zipped in several several nested plastic baggies to keep them airtight and they last for 3 to 4 days!

I bought a case of them on Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0007ZF4PE/ref=cm_cr_ryp_prd_ttl_sol_0 Next time I see you I’ll bring you a sample.

If only my fingers could feel so warm! What was the name of those handlebar wind shields you described at the Black Friday CCII? How do I order?

@KLizotte 70523 wrote:

Unfortunately the style and fit of my winter boots do not allow me to wear the toe warmer above my socks; the warmer gets all balled up and in the wrong position if I do. I wore a pair of the warmers the day before (same brand) and they barely felt lukewarm while riding so I wonder if these were a bummer pack.

[KLizotte]

Thanks David,

I hadn’t thought of the sock simply keeping too much heat in; you’ve got a good point there. Duh! Experimentation is in order. I ordered some Toasti-toes on Amazon (yeah for Prime shipping!). I’ve stuck the warmers in a zip lock to try to re-use; as you say, I may have to use multiple baggies or something else airtight.

This winter certainly has started off cold. I’ve worn my egghead Bern helmet more times this season than all of last winter and we aren’t even officially in winter yet.

You want moose mitts for your hands. They simply work great. My hands have not gotten cold and I wear rather thin gloves.

http://www.trails-edge.com/product/13-moose-mitts-drop-bar-1142.htm

They also carry a flat bar style.

[Tim Kelley]

@vvill 70514 wrote:

I haven’t used them but have heard between the shoe and shoe cover is the best place for a chemical warmer.

Yes, do this. On the outside of the shoe, underneath the shoe cover.

PROTIP: If you tear a 6 inch piece of duct tape into a couple long skinny strips it holds it in place quite well.

[consularrider]

@KLizotte 70530 wrote:

… You want moose mitts for your hands. They simply work great. My hands have not gotten cold and I wear rather thin gloves.

http://www.trails-edge.com/product/13-moose-mitts-drop-bar-1142.htm

You might also consider Bar Mitts, a neoprene version. Dirt told us that Freshbikes was going to carry them (at least at his winter cycling presentation at the Mosaic location) so you can probably check them out at the shop. I have Moose Mitts for my road bike and Bar Mitts for my flat bar bikes.

[TwoWheelsDC]

@consularrider 70550 wrote:

I have Moose Mitts for my road bike and Bar Mitts for my flat bar bikes.

I have a set of Bar Mitts for my road bike at the top of my Christmas list…is there any reason to change that to Moose Mitts, particularly since the Bar Mitts seems to be a bit cheaper?

[consularrider]

I find that both provide a similar level of warmth, but the Bar Mitts are better in wet conditions. I have an issue with the Moose Mitts in the wind on my road bike, it feels like they catch the wind more which can affect steering on really gusty rides.

[baiskeli]

@TwoWheelsDC 70553 wrote:

I have a set of Bar Mitts for my road bike at the top of my Christmas list…is there any reason to change that to Moose Mitts, particularly since the Bar Mitts seems to be a bit cheaper?

Q: What do 13-year-old jewish boys on bikes use to keep their hands warm?

A: Bar Mittsvahs!

http://instantrimshot.com/

[TwoWheelsDC]

@consularrider 70558 wrote:

I find that both provide a similar level of warmth, but the Bar Mitts are better in wet conditions. I have an issue with the Moose Mitts in the wind on my road bike, it feels like they catch the wind more which can affect steering on really gusty rides.

Okay cool, my list remains the same then. Changing it at this point probably would’ve caused some confusion for my in-laws.

[cyclingfool]

@baiskeli 70566 wrote:

Q: What do 13-year-old jewish boys on bikes use to keep their hands warm?

A: Bar Mittsvahs!

http://instantrimshot.com/

It’s posts like these that keep me reading threads I otherwise have only passing tangential personal interest in. Well played, sir. Well played. 😎

[baiskeli]

@cyclingfool 70575 wrote:

It’s posts like these that keep me reading threads I otherwise have only passing tangential personal interest in. Well played, sir. Well played. 😎

Thanks. Just keeping you on your toes – burnt, freezing or otherwise.

Don’t forget to hit the instant rim shot.

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