Shoes . .

[jamin100]

Ok, this week has been bloody freezing here and by the time ive done my 10 mile commute my toes feel like they are going to snap off. Seriously they are that cold. I know im not wearing the right footwear so need to do something about it.

Currently wearing some cheap trainers what have a mesh like top so obviously they are letting all the cold air in. Even with a normal pair of socks and some thick walking boot type socks my feet were still bitterly cold.

So, I want something trainer like that are going to help keep my feet warm. I dont use any sort of attachement to clip into my pedals.

Any recommendations?

 

[DCLane]

Ever thought of overshoes? They go over the shoes/trainers - I've got a couple of pairs and they've good.

 

[jamin100]

No, never heard of them. (goes off to google)
Any you can recommend?

 

[goody]

I've been happy with these
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BBB-Heavy...g_Goods_Athletic_Shoes_ET&hash=item23153e525a
Not sure how well they'll work or last using normal trainers and pedals though.

 

[ACS]

Altura Night Vision City Overshoes may fit the bill. I have been using a pair for commuting in since 09.

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I have to admit I have recently upgraded to Defroster winter boots but still use overshoes to try and keep the road crap (rural commute) off my footwear.

 

[Edwards80]

I've been using these with my mtb style riding shoes and don't suffer from icicle toes any more - Good value if you can still get them for a tenner!

 

[Shadow]

Along with some sort of overshoe, have you considered a merino wool liner sock to be used under a regular warm sock?

 

[jamin100]

Thanks all,

I hadnt considered overshoes or socks until this thread... so am off to google them all now

 

[kiwi-Sal]

I know it sounds strange....but I swear by plastic bags! I also silicon up the airvents of the shoe (if using cycling shoes that is). I will then remove these when summer gets here.

My method -
Step 1 - Put foot into plastic bag
Step 2 - Add walking (semi thick) sock
Step 3 - Step into cycling shoe (mine are clip shoes)
Step 4 - Add overshoe.

I swear by this it really really works I was out all day last Sunday it was freezing 'up north' and my feet were lovelly and warm. Prior to using this method they were always always freezing and numb.
I read this in 2 cycling magazines in December.

Plus its a bonus as its cheap!!!!!!

 

[HLaB]

Depending on the temperatures, I wear mtb shoes with sealskinz sock and overshoes, touchwood that has been good for me this year.

 

[gaz]

Overshoes won't last long if you use them with trainers. They are designed to work with cycling shoes with cleats and even then they don't last.