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January 21, 2012 at 2:22 pm #934903
skreaminquadz
ParticipantTowards the end of last season I picked up a pair of Shimano winter boots that are incredibly comfortable and warm. I’m not trying to shove my thick wool sock in my summer shoe and adding covers and still have my feet freeze. So far they have worked perfectly; however, on my 2 hour ride yesterday I noticed that my feet were getting cold towards then end, so I either need to add a second sock or chemical warmer. That should be good for another 10-15 degrees.
January 21, 2012 at 2:56 pm #934906MCL1981
Participant@skreaminquadz 13391 wrote:
however, on my 2 hour ride yesterday I noticed that my feet were getting cold towards then end, so I either need to add a second sock or chemical warmer. That should be good for another 10-15 degrees.
It may also be that you just need a little bit better insulation on your core and head.
January 22, 2012 at 4:02 pm #934925StopMeansStop
ParticipantJanuary 23, 2012 at 12:22 pm #934937adamx
Participanti bought the LAKES winter boot two years ago too and they are great. but still, i can’t find the 100% soluction for an hour long ride. still have chilled toes by the time i get to work and at 17f a few weeks more than chilled. but not near frost bite prior to purchase of the lakes. i have tried all sorts of combinations too and working now with the think wool cycling sok under a thick wool cycling sock. my toes are the only cold parts of my body so it could just be me.
January 23, 2012 at 1:36 pm #934939Rootchopper
ParticipantThe blood in your toes keeps them warm. If you over stuff your shoes with extra socks you will restrict the blood flow to your toes and make a bad sitaution worse. Try one pair of wool socks and loosen the laces on the front of your shoes to widen to toe area.
January 23, 2012 at 2:42 pm #934940pfunkallstar
Participant@Dirt 13356 wrote:
I’ve never had good luck with any kind of waterproof socks. They make my feet sweat even when they’re cold. I mix and match the following layers: thin liner sock, good quality wool socks (Swiftwick is my fave right now), winter cycling boot or Lake wet weather boot (no insulation, but great comfort and water/wind proof) and sometimes winter shoe covers over the top. The sock combo with the lake CX140 wet weather boot had me comfy for rides in the low 20s.
Remember that chemical warmers only work when they a) get some contact with air; and 2) are not exposed to moisture. No air = no heat. A little moisture = no heat.
When it gets REALLY cold… I’m with Greenbelt. get out the flat pedals and wear some hiking or winter boots.
I just rode in this morning with the CX140’s for the first time, HOLY HELL what have I been missing. Unfortunately, my really comfortable feet drew attention to my slowly numbing hands.
January 23, 2012 at 3:07 pm #934943americancyclo
Participant@pfunkallstar 13434 wrote:
I just rode in this morning with the CX140’s for the first time, HOLY HELL what have I been missing. Unfortunately, my really comfortable feet drew attention to my slowly numbing hands.
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January 23, 2012 at 4:56 pm #934950dasgeh
Participant@skreaminquadz 13391 wrote:
Towards the end of last season I picked up a pair of Shimano winter boots that are incredibly comfortable and warm. I’m not trying to shove my thick wool sock in my summer shoe and adding covers and still have my feet freeze. So far they have worked perfectly; however, on my 2 hour ride yesterday I noticed that my feet were getting cold towards then end, so I either need to add a second sock or chemical warmer. That should be good for another 10-15 degrees.
I just wanted to pile on that the Shimano winter boots are AMAZING, and much cheaper than the Lakes. I’ve had them since November (? or October?) and have ridden for 30-35 minutes in 25-ish degrees with one pair of wool socks, and have been perfectly happy. I paired it with very warm tights that I tucked into the boots, and 2 layers of pants over that. I also tucked my base layer shirt into the waistband of the tights. It was quite the sexy look!
January 23, 2012 at 11:11 pm #9349775555624
Participant@Rootchopper 13433 wrote:
The blood in your toes keeps them warm. If you over stuff your shoes with extra socks you will restrict the blood flow to your toes and make a bad sitaution worse. Try one pair of wool socks and loosen the laces on the front of your shoes to widen to toe area.
While I don’t loosen the laces, I do go the one pair of socks route. I used to wear two, one of which were wool hiking socks, and sometimes my feet would still get cold. I picked up some thick wool cycling socks (DeFeet?) and my feet don’t get cold anymore. Although I don’t think I have worn them in single digit temperatures: so, if it drops below ten degrees, I might double up anyway.
January 31, 2012 at 1:40 am #935365Participant@StopMeansStop 13416 wrote:
Lots of sizes, $50
I finally took these out for a spin. They are basically a sandle with a neoprene bootie around it, and they can handle SPD cleats. For the price, not too bad. For the really cold stuff I will try a bootie on the outside for a double layer.
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