Cold numb toes

[GuyBoden]

Tried all sorts over the years but the solution for me was winter boots.

I agree, I'm wearing waterproof winter boots from decathlon, they're hiking boots not cycling boots, but ok on flat pedals

 

[CXRAndy]

generously sized Northwave winter SPD shoes, thick socks and these Amazon product ASIN B00N3X3JKOView: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00N3X3JKO/ref=redir_mobile_desktop?_encoding=UTF8&aaxitk=0c5b65cdb9162426c7d82ef818594988&hsa_cr_id=1724180902&pd_rd_plhdr=t&pd_rd_r=5cc14a46-5f62-4206-9818-2505881ba449&pd_rd_w=3XPTF&pd_rd_wg=b0mw4&ref_=sbx_be_s_sparkle_td_asin_2_img
- they have a sell by date and do lose their ability to work, so don't overstock as they may not work the following year

Ive got those boots. Yes down to around 0°C with a couple pairs of decent socks work very well keeping feet warm and dry from wet winter roads. Its the blocking effect from wind chill that is essential

 

[craigwend]

As per others Damage Limitation

Winter Boots - leave to warm up on radiator beforehand - works for a while

Merino socks - warm up on radiator or wear for 30 minutes ( gas mark 5 ....)

Neoprene Overshoes

Wig-gle toes and spin a bit more

Accept you have cold toes, which is a nice thing in summer* and not a medical thing like some people e.g. Reynards

(discovered* through body-scan in meditation)

 

[Arjimlad]

A wag on Youtube suggested putting empty crisp packets over your socks as a solution. Haven't tried it myself, but would probably recommend washing the crisp packets first if your preference is cheese & onion or salt & vinegar - !

I have done this in extremis, i.e. at work and it suddenly lashes down at hometime & I have nothing to go over the shoes. My feet were warmer and less wet than might otherwise have been the case, certainly.

 

[Ridgeway]

i suffer foot cramp even in summer on occasions, but it took me years to take the plunge on some second hand winter boots. All sorted now with toasty tootsies, although I don’t mind admitting that the first few times I put them on each season i feel like I’m riding in moon boots

 

[gom]

Winter shoes should be a size bigger than for summer.

I use toe clips so my solution was:
* warm walking socks
* a pair of thick waterproof socks that easily go over the walking socks
* take them down to M&S for a pair of cheap trainers that fit without pinching
* neoprene overshoes to top them off
The result is not an easy fit in full toe clips but it has kept things ok in sub-zero conditions. I remember a New Year’s ride over Buttertubs.
However proper winter cycling boots look nice.