Cold Feet

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[raleighnut]

I've got a pair of these,


Toasty.

Even better than these, mind you the zip went on one of mine.

 

[Globalti]

Wear thicker socks, do your shoes up less tight to allow circulation and wear neoprene overshoes. Works fine for me.

 

[Sea of vapours]

You could try toe socks. Specifically, merino ones and that may well mean only Injinji (I don't know whether there are other brands making toe socks out of merino).

I've experimented with various sock combinations and for me a pair of merino toe socks (the lightest Injinji do) combined with a pair of thin normal socks (wool) over them is the warmest combination I've found which doesn't add bulk. Of course, that is 'extra socks', so if your normal socks are really thin it won't work for you, but if they're normal sort of thickness then those two thin, merino layers will be much the same thickness - at least mine are only a tiny bit bulkier than wearing a single sock - and considerably warmer. Neoprene overshoes as well, obviously.

 

[Adam4868]

Have you tried a pair of oversocks,otherwise known as Belgium Booties.I have a pair but only.ever used a couple of times due to not really suffering cold feet.

 

[Tigerbiten]

One reason my toes get cold is my socks get damp with sweat.
So every hour or two, I'll change into a new dry pair and have a little walk around to help the blood flow in my feet.

Also I get my overshoes a size or two too big.
Shoes 41-42, overshoes 43-44.
No point in having loose shoes and tight overshoes.

 

[Paul139]

I suffer from poor circulation in my feet and use these as well as two pairs of socks and overshoes. Feet still get cold but not as bad as without. http://www.halfords.com/camping-lei...door-clothing/hot-hands-foot-warmer-twin-pack

 

[Randy Butternubs]

Flats or clipless?

I've found my big hiking boots surprisingly good for winter cycling.
- The sole is stiffer than most normal shoes.
- They are very warm and are sized for thick socks.
- They are properly waterproof.
- If you wear overtrousers then the high ankle means the water runs off instead of running down your shoes.
- The stiff ankle hasn't been an issue.

They are bloody heavy of course. And you might have to adjust your saddle height for the extra lift.

 

[Moodyman]

As well as the above advice, it's important to keep your core warm. Blood flow reduces to the extremities when your core is cold.

 

[snorri]

Wear thicker socks, do your shoes up less tight to allow circulation

......... and if your shoes still feel tight, then get bigger shoes!
Lidl have some excellent thick socks for the cold weather.
I find the Paramo waterproof trousers keep my legs warm, they were not cheap but have lasted for years.

 

[NorthernDave]

Overshoes were a revelation, I wouldn't be without them at this time of year.

But on days like today even when when combined with SealSkins winter socks they might not be quite enough. It's sometimes worth doubling up on socks - a thin pair under a thick pair works for me

 

[Spiderweb]

I wear 2 pairs of socks, my regular ones and some thicker wool ones with neoprene overshoes, all made by Specialized, no cold feet for me.

 

[Roadhump]

The only part of my body that really gets cold is my toes and feet. I find a bandanna stops my head getting too cold and even with thin gloves, once I have been moving for about 20 minutes, my hands warm up nicely. As for my toes, it is getting worse as I get older. I went out earlier when the temperature was about 5 degrees Celsius, everywhere except my toes was fine, but despite having 3 pairs of socks on, plus my shoes and overshoes, my feet were frozen solid when I got home after a couple of hours. Four hours later, after a warm shower and sitting here with the heating on, they are still a bit cool. It's something I just put up with in the winter.

 

[cosmicbike]

Winter boots for me at this time of year, and a pair of thermal socks. Works well enough for the coldest we softies get down South

 

[Ming the Merciless]

The only part of my body that really gets cold is my toes and feet. I find a bandanna stops my head getting too cold and even with thin gloves, once I have been moving for about 20 minutes, my hands warm up nicely. As for my toes, it is getting worse as I get older. I went out earlier when the temperature was about 5 degrees Celsius, everywhere except my toes was fine, but despite having 3 pairs of socks on, plus my shoes and overshoes, my feet were frozen solid when I got home after a couple of hours. Four hours later, after a warm shower and sitting here with the heating on, they are still a bit cool. It's something I just put up with in the winter.

Sounds like too many socks causing poor circulation in the cold. Remember air is the best insulator so have winter boots large enough for a bit of air space round your toes