Cold feet

[Freelanderuk]

5o mile ride this morning and when I returned home my feet were like blocks of ice, I had on some planet x thick merino wool socks on and my northwave shoes ,would over shoes make a difference

Cheers

 

[biggs682]

Yes they would make a difference but a bit early in the year if you ask me

 

[Pro Tour Punditry]

No. That's not what overshoes are for.

 

[Supersuperleeds]

If you use neoprene overshoes they will keep your feet warmer than not using them.

 

[Lilliburlero]

Yes they do make a difference. I wear thin lycra oversocks at this time of year and add neoprene over shoes when the temp goes below 5c. I did a few very long and very cold rides at the start of the year and had no problems with my feet being cold.

 

[alicat]

Just wondering if your feet got so cold because there wasn't any room in your shoes for air to circulate? Unless you have Reynaud's it's a bit early for depth of winter measures. And if you do have Reynaud's then winter boots will help more than overshoes.

 

[NorthernDave]

Overshoes are your friend

I've just got my lightweight windproof ones out for the first time since about April, and have some neoprene ones for when it gets properly cold.

 

[Freelanderuk]

I do suffer with a mild form of Reynaud's in my fingers but never had problems with my feet.

The northwave shoes I use have air vents in the sole and after a bit of googling
I am going to try tape over the vents , the temp on my garmin shows 7°c average for this mornings ride

 

[cyberknight]

toe covers
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1-Pair-O...105692&hash=item2859dc948c:g:W7MAAOSwqlha8JhN

 

[Freelanderuk]

toe covers
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1-Pair-O...105692&hash=item2859dc948c:g:W7MAAOSwqlha8JhN

Many thanks , I had just ordered some DHB neoprene toe covers from chain reaction to give them a try

 

[cyberknight]

Many thanks , I had just ordered some DHB neoprene toe covers from chain reaction to give them a try

just the job this time of year, mid winter i stick some under my overshoes too to keep the toes toasty as i have yet to find winter boots that work for my paddle like feet .

 

[alicat]

In your shoes (ho, ho,), I would check out winter boots for when it gets colder. You can put overshoes over them as well if nec.

 

[ianrauk]

In your shoes (ho, ho,), I would check out winter boots for when it gets colder. You can put overshoes over them as well if nec.

This is the answer. Winter boots.