Keeping feet warm

[jay clock]

A lot of people have issues with cold feet. I have winter boots (Northwave: bigger than needed with thickish socks on) and thought I would give chemical toe warmers a try ( they also do full length insoles)

I used them today and a great success. admittedly a much warmer day but with my winter boots they were excellent.. I would recommend nice thick socks as the heat is quite hot and might be excessive on thinner socks. Very good adhesive onto the socks...I will be buying a stock in now from Tescos but fyi http://www.amazon.co.uk/Hot-Hands-Foot-Warmers-pairs/dp/B000YEZLD8/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_top?ie=UTF8 is what I used

They work on contact with air, and apparently best to leave them in the open for a minute or two before using.

I have now been back well over 2 hrs ( had a 2 hr ride) and just fished them out the bin and they are still giving off loads of heat.

So for £1 a ride, I might use them 20 times a year so an excellent purchase

 

[Dogtrousers]

I too am a fan of these. And I have Northwave boots.

My feet still freeze on all day rides in cold weather though

 

[Ajax Bay]

Winter boots and, if there's going to be water on the road, Altura (3mm neoprene) overboots for me with MoreMile Colorado (high(ish) wool content) socks qv.
On basis of @jay clock 's note above have just invested in a 16 pack of insole (positioned) warmers (same make) @ < £10.
I have been impressed with these socks (for both warmth and robustness), and have just bought 3 more pairs (3 for £10):
http://moremile.co.uk/sock-shop/more-mile-colorado-wool-cycling-sock-mm1627.html

 

[Racing roadkill]

Spesh defroster boots, thermal socks, Job Jobbed, even in minus 5 degrees. I have foot warmer pouches, but I don't need them.