Glad it's not just me then. For the last two rides I've done I've wrapped my shoes in cling film before putting on the overshoes. It works a treat.
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Glad it's not just me then. For the last two rides I've done I've wrapped my shoes in cling film before putting on the overshoes. It works a treat.
frank9755
Cyclist
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- West London
I also suffer from cold feet (even in summer!)
I use toe warmers, in addition to winter boots, woollen socks and overshoes. With that lot I am usually ok but am always on the look-out for something better.
I use toe warmers, in addition to winter boots, woollen socks and overshoes. With that lot I am usually ok but am always on the look-out for something better.
Hacienda71
Mancunian in self imposed exile in leafy Cheshire
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- Wilmslow, Cheshire
If your shoes have vents in the bottom tape them up.
Davidc
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- Somerset UK
shunty
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- Amersham(ish), Bucks
I used to go with a slight deviation on the cling film option - a sandwich/freezer bag on each foot (inside my shoe) :-)
Worked a treat, if a little rustly/noisy when walking!
Also true that my feet are warmer if I have a little bit of wiggle room - too many sock layers make the shoes too tight and, hence, feet stay cold. Recently discovered the sealskinz thermal liner socks too. v nice.
Silk liners are good for hands so I guess will be good for feet too - must investigate that one further...
Worked a treat, if a little rustly/noisy when walking!
Also true that my feet are warmer if I have a little bit of wiggle room - too many sock layers make the shoes too tight and, hence, feet stay cold. Recently discovered the sealskinz thermal liner socks too. v nice.
Silk liners are good for hands so I guess will be good for feet too - must investigate that one further...
I suffered with cold feet when Autumn set in. As I don't commute clipless, I wasn't too restricted on my choice of footwear. Someone suggested hiking boots to me which I tried.
They have been great. Very warm with a nice stiff sole to transfer power to the pedals. They also have the benefit of being waterproof.
They have been great. Very warm with a nice stiff sole to transfer power to the pedals. They also have the benefit of being waterproof.
andyhunter
New Member
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- northern ireland
thin assos winter socks, pair of waterproof themal seal skinz and assos waterproof overshoes works a treat in winter. bit of deep heat on your feet is what some pro teams use for winter training and even wet races.
giant man
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- Essex innit?
This is the way to go. Winter boots a size larger than normal and good socks such as woolie boolies for warm air circulation. If the shoes or boots are too tight your feet won't get or stay warm.
biffosbats
New Member
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- birmingham
Sorry to come into this topic so late, have been on holiday (where it was nice and warm!)
I too suffer from extremely cold feet and have tried many and various methods of keeping my tootsies snug.
I have tried short cycle socks with calf-length ski socks over, trainers (which I always cycle in), then overshoes. It does keep the wind off your feet but within 30 mins or so my toes have gone numb and an hour is the absolute max I can be out riding in the winter, however hard the ride.
A qualified health and fitness instructor (who runs seriously in all weathers) recommended trying flight socks. The idea is that they ensure proper blood circulation thus supposedly preventing cold feet. Have bought a pair of these socks (DON'T spend 15 quid, you can get them much cheaper than that - try Amazon or your local BodyCare shop). but have not put them to the test yet.
I also spent 15 quid on a pair of heated insoles from Maplin - like a normal insole, you cut them to size (gent's 8 is the absolute smallest they will trim to without cutting the heating element). Unfortunately I didn't realise they would only trim to 8, and as my biggest shoe is a 6 I can't fit them in. The heated part is under your toes/ball of the foot area and only produces marginal heat, probably not even felt under even one pair of socks. Also the battery pack is a little bulky, attaching to the lower leg with a velcro strap.
Might try Sealskinz though - absolutely need something to keep Jack Frost from reducing me to a heap after a shortish ride, when I can't feel my feet and fall over!
Otherwise, it's a turbo trainer next winter!!
I too suffer from extremely cold feet and have tried many and various methods of keeping my tootsies snug.
I have tried short cycle socks with calf-length ski socks over, trainers (which I always cycle in), then overshoes. It does keep the wind off your feet but within 30 mins or so my toes have gone numb and an hour is the absolute max I can be out riding in the winter, however hard the ride.
A qualified health and fitness instructor (who runs seriously in all weathers) recommended trying flight socks. The idea is that they ensure proper blood circulation thus supposedly preventing cold feet. Have bought a pair of these socks (DON'T spend 15 quid, you can get them much cheaper than that - try Amazon or your local BodyCare shop). but have not put them to the test yet.
I also spent 15 quid on a pair of heated insoles from Maplin - like a normal insole, you cut them to size (gent's 8 is the absolute smallest they will trim to without cutting the heating element). Unfortunately I didn't realise they would only trim to 8, and as my biggest shoe is a 6 I can't fit them in. The heated part is under your toes/ball of the foot area and only produces marginal heat, probably not even felt under even one pair of socks. Also the battery pack is a little bulky, attaching to the lower leg with a velcro strap.
Might try Sealskinz though - absolutely need something to keep Jack Frost from reducing me to a heap after a shortish ride, when I can't feel my feet and fall over!
Otherwise, it's a turbo trainer next winter!!
Paul_Smith SRCC
www.plsmith.co.uk
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- Surrey UK
One tip that may help is when your feet get cold, get off and push the bike for a hundred yards or so to get the circulation going again, this will often warm them up again and often keep them that way.
Paul Smith
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Paul Smith
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