Cold Feet

[AdamBlade]

The last couple of days commute have resulted in my feet becoming freezing, expecially my big toes which are becoming white. As we are nowhere near the worst winter weather, how does everyone else keep their feet warm?

Cheers

 

[Maz]

Blade, basic question, but how are you dressing for the ride? Shorts? Base layer? Bare head?

 

[jonny jeez]

The last couple of days commute have resulted in my feet becoming freezing, expecially my big toes which are becoming white. As we are nowhere near the worst winter weather, how does everyone else keep their feet warm?

Cheers

Odd, white toes doesnt just sound like the cold to me, hows your circulation? How cold is it where you ride?

If it is the cold then I'd reccomend thick socks or overshoes, my overshoes make my feet really hot if its not pretty nippy out.

I'd also consider having A GP check out your circulation

 

[2Loose]

Odd, white toes doesnt just sound like the cold to me, hows your circulation? How cold is it where you ride?

If it is the cold then I'd reccomend thick socks or overshoes, my overshoes make my feet really hot if its not pretty nippy out.

I'd also consider having A GP check out your circulation

+1,

If you are wrapping those tootsies up properly, then it sounds circulatory, perhaps even a sign of reynaud's disease.

 

[summerdays]

I struggle but then like a number of CC's I have Raynaud's Syndrome which does cause my fingers and toes to go white. I have to manage it by trying to keep my body temperature warm and head, hands, feet, wrists and ankles warm as much as possible. Warm drinks help a little - as does that well known vascular dilator - alcohol (but only once I'm home) . It might be worth checking out the symptoms as I would have thought it was too warm yet for the average person to be suffering with white fingers though I suffer even in summer - obviously less often though - in winter its an almost daily occurrence.

 

[Hacienda71]

My dad has Raynaud's Syndrome makes his fingers go white in the cold. I know it can be very painful.

Good socks and overshoes will help. I also find not overtightening my shoes as circulation is important.

 

[AdamBlade]

Blade, basic question, but how are you dressing for the ride? Shorts? Base layer? Bare head?

Shorts, base layer, wind jacket and just started wearing gloves in the morning. I wear shorts all year round and wore them last year for commuting and never had a problem with anything except toes and fingers.

Maybe it is Raynaud's Syndrome, however, I've played football for years during winter and never had a problem. I'll have to try some thicker socks to see if that helps.

 

[jonny jeez]

Maybe it is Raynaud's Syndrome, however, I've played football for years during winter and never had a problem. I'll have to try some thicker socks to see if that helps.

AdamBlade, Playing football for years without issue wouldn't rule out a medical condition. If your extremities are cold and "pale" you'd be wise to look into circulation as a potential cause, not just apparel.

Best of luck

 

[AdamBlade]

AdamBlade, Playing football for years without issue wouldn't rule out a medical condition. If your extremities are cold and "pale" you'd be wise to look into circulation as a potential cause, not just apparel.

Best of luck

Cheers, maybe I will go and get it checked

 

[Maz]

Shorts, base layer, wind jacket and just started wearing gloves in the morning. I wear shorts all year round and wore them last year for commuting and never had a problem with anything except toes and fingers.

I think wearing shorts in winter is not a good idea if the temp is <10c (for example).

Playing football is a different thing. I play footy year-round too in shorts, but when you're cycling your feet are pretty static and you get wind chill factor on your legs (particularly knees) and feet.

 

[neslon]

The last couple of days commute have resulted in my feet becoming freezing, expecially my big toes which are becoming white. As we are nowhere near the worst winter weather, how does everyone else keep their feet warm?

Cheers

I find shoes and socks make a difference

 

[Tynan]

my hands and fet are slightly suspect, I tried this and that and settled on merino socks, regular shoes and neophrene overshows worked best

money on good socks is well spent I think

 

[Peter10]

I'm wearing my thick padded MTB shoes and a normal pair of cycling socks and my feet are warm. The only issue I foresee is that although the MTB shoes are well padded & warm, they are fabric so when it rains they are going to soak through.

Like other have said, go to your GP. if all else fails, try getting some better socks, warmer shoes or overshoes and see if things change.

 

[Fab Foodie]

Neoprene overshoes (Endura).

 

[doddman]

I suffer from raynauds all the time even when its not winter!

I find the main thing is not overtightening shoes or having tight gloves!

I have been recommended Ginko Biloba supplement by a few folk who suffer the same thing, so im going to try that this winter.

IF all else fails, wave your arms like youre trying to fly and stomp your feet to drive the blood to extremeties! Works for me!