Winter Cycling Socks

[Prando]

I 'suffer' from the dreaded freezing toes syndrome ! Aged 63 and my circulation is not what it was !

Today, whilst not particularly cold, I mistakenly tried 2 pairs of training-type socks and my 'heavy duty' overshoes. Whilst not desperate, toes were cold and occasionally the no feeling freeze! (I did 40miles)I have some mycoal toe warmers which I will use as the temperature drops. I also use some special toe covers, when using an old pair of shoes.(the toe covers do not fit my newer shoes) So I believe I've covered (forgive the pun) most angles, and will undoubtedly get by.

Now to my question...are purpose cycling winter socks worth the money ? The usual retailers advertise a variety of items, not particularly cheap. (E.g.merino wool gribgrab £12.00)

Thanks

 

[User6179]

You do not need cycling specific socks , a good pair of hiking socks does the job just as good

 

[Supersuperleeds]

Two pairs of socks, a thin liner and then as eddy says a good pair of thick hiking socks. Overshoes will also help.

 

[vickster]

How big are your feet?

@compo might be able to help you out

http://www.cyclechat.net/threads/over-shoes.143463/

 

[User6179]

Two pairs of socks, a thin liner and then as eddy says a good pair of thick hiking socks. Overshoes will also help.

I wear a liner as well.

 

[Prando]

Thanks for the very prompt responses and advice.

(Vickster...Compo's offer is too big, but thanks for the referral!

 

[compo]

(Vickster...Compo's offer is too big, but thanks for the referral!

It has been a long time since I heard that

 

[Wooliferkins]

I swear by DeFeet wooliebullies. The problem many people have is they cram thick socks into the same shoes they chose with summer weight socks. The wool is compressed doing away with all the air gaps that provide insulation and also restricting circulation increasing the cold problem. I use a looser fitting shoe, a pair of wooliebullies and a pair of BBB Waterflex overshoes down to about -3C. My painfully cold feet are a thing of the past.

 

[paulmad]

heat holders at about £6 are very warm but are quite thick even cheaper here http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/SOCKSHOP-...24?pt=UK_Men_s_Socks&var=&hash=item35ce04cd74

 

[Supersuperleeds]

I swear by DeFeet wooliebullies. The problem many people have is they cram thick socks into the same shoes they chose with summer weight socks. The wool is compressed doing away with all the air gaps that provide insulation and also restricting circulation increasing the cold problem. I use a looser fitting shoe, a pair of wooliebullies and a pair of BBB Waterflex overshoes down to about -3C. My painfully cold feet are a thing of the past.

I'm thinking of buying a size up in shoes for the winter as I do this.

 

[coffeejo]

heat holders at about £6 are very warm but are quite thick even cheaper here http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/SOCKSHOP-...24?pt=UK_Men_s_Socks&var=&hash=item35ce04cd74

Heat holders are fantastic, and I wear their tights on really cold days.

 

[Wooliferkins]

I'm thinking of buying a size up in shoes for the winter as I do this.

If you're buying new winter shoes is it worth going winter specific? Not a cheap option working on Shimano MW81s or Northwave Farenheight/Celcius

 

[potsy]

Yep, winter boots for me, 1 size up from my normal summer shoes.
Room for a pair of thick socks and will keep your feet dry as well

 

[Paul99]

Yep, winter boots for me, 1 size up from my normal summer shoes.
Room for a pair of thick socks and will keep your feet dry as well

+1

 

[SatNavSaysStraightOn]

hiking socks here (happy with just the one set down to around -10C), but do remember that your feet need space in the footwear you wear in winter. space = trapped air = warmth = circulation in your feet. Too many sets of socks forced into tight fitting shoes will still leave your feet cold (from lack of circulation).