Problem cold feet
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DTD
Veteran
- Location
- Manchester
I suffer the same (have neuropathy, so my feet often feel like blocks of ice anyway).
Wear a pair of ankle length snug fitting cycling socks, then a pair of SealSkinz mid calf length thermals under my shoes (I ride in leather trainers as my numb feet make me a bit nervous about clipless pedals).
Still ruddy freeze!
Wear a pair of ankle length snug fitting cycling socks, then a pair of SealSkinz mid calf length thermals under my shoes (I ride in leather trainers as my numb feet make me a bit nervous about clipless pedals).
Still ruddy freeze!
the snail
Guru
- Location
- Chippenham
Thermal socks? Also you can stretch a pair of socks over the top of your shoes, and don't do them up too tight.
S_t_e_v_e
Veteran
- Location
- Derbyshire
I've found that having footwear with bit of 'wiggle room' helps the circulation.
2Loose
Guru
- Location
- Loughborough, Leicestershire.
Bradley Wiggins used cling film when it got very cold for his feet.
Fiona N
Veteran
Hotronics electric footwarmers - just the biz.
Rechargeable batteries clip on to overshoes and the heater element is in the shoe insole, sitting just underneath the toes. Your feet don't get hot as such (unless you have them on 'high') but it's just enough to keep the circulation going. I've also got a lot of damage to the peripheral circulation due to frostbite so I need to keep the toes from going dead and these heaters are exactly what's needed. I used them for cycling down to about -15C without problems as they're designed for skiing and mountaineering use so low temperatures are par for the course.
Not cheap though (>£100) but they do last well - I had about 8 winters use out of one set of batteries and then just replaced these and the insoles are still going strong.
Rechargeable batteries clip on to overshoes and the heater element is in the shoe insole, sitting just underneath the toes. Your feet don't get hot as such (unless you have them on 'high') but it's just enough to keep the circulation going. I've also got a lot of damage to the peripheral circulation due to frostbite so I need to keep the toes from going dead and these heaters are exactly what's needed. I used them for cycling down to about -15C without problems as they're designed for skiing and mountaineering use so low temperatures are par for the course.
Not cheap though (>£100) but they do last well - I had about 8 winters use out of one set of batteries and then just replaced these and the insoles are still going strong.
DaveyB1981
Well-Known Member
- Location
- Blackpool
He sure does, and so do I. I was a little dubious at first and it was actually his tweet that persuaded me. definately took the edge off for me this winter! Also +1 on having shoes big enough.
Dave
andrew_s
Legendary Member
- Location
- Gloucester
Winter cycling boots are better than overshoes. I use these http://www.cyclesportsuk.co.uk/product_info.php?products_id=8407,
but there are several other versions. As above, a size and half bigger than normal to allow sock room helps too.
but there are several other versions. As above, a size and half bigger than normal to allow sock room helps too.
The cling film route is good.
Another I've heard cross riders use is foil over the toes and then cling film. A guy on our training runs took this method and he said it worked incredible well.
I've been pretty toasty this winter by wearing sealskinz OVER my shoes with holes cut out for the cleats and then over shoes over the top. great combo and means you're not struggling for room in the shoe.
Another I've heard cross riders use is foil over the toes and then cling film. A guy on our training runs took this method and he said it worked incredible well.
I've been pretty toasty this winter by wearing sealskinz OVER my shoes with holes cut out for the cleats and then over shoes over the top. great combo and means you're not struggling for room in the shoe.
Another vote here for cling film, or actually in my case polythene bags. I get the little clear ones that you find in the fruit and veg section. Less bulky than proper carrier bags and can be reused and put on / taken off quickly.
Thin socks on, feet in bags, ski socks = warm dry feet. Can get a bit clammy though. Perhaps I should experiment with punching some holes in the bags.
Thin socks on, feet in bags, ski socks = warm dry feet. Can get a bit clammy though. Perhaps I should experiment with punching some holes in the bags.
Moodyman
Legendary Member
I find a few things help - overshoes, thick socks and mudguards. Yes, full mudguards make a huge difference as they protect your feet from the airstream emanating from the rotating front wheel.
However, once the temps fall below a certain level, it's a case of accepting that your toes are going to be a little nippy.
However, once the temps fall below a certain level, it's a case of accepting that your toes are going to be a little nippy.
Fiona N
Veteran
Not it's not - if I did that it wouldn't be long before I had my toes amputated.
The old army mantra is applicable here - Any fool can be uncomfortable
It not like the technology is lacking to keep your extremities warm - the only decisions you make are - how warm and how much you're willing to pay?