Warm feet

[derrick]

Did another club ride sunday and my feet were frozen, wearing cycling shoes, whats the best way to keep my feet warm, been looking at overshoes, do these work and which ones are worth getting, what is everybody using,
Cheers Del.

 

[Fab Foodie]

Endura Neoprene Overshoes, toastie.
Wouldn't be without them

http://www.endura.co.uk/Product.aspx?dept_id=107&prod_id=14

 

[cyberknight]

The overshoes that FF recommended are good for road shoes, i had them and my feet were toasty , in winter i tend to wear a MTB shoe that are a bit thicker and i will be looking at getting some endura mt 500

http://www.endura.co.uk/Product.aspx?dept_id=107&prod_id=26

 

[jonathanw]

Agree also. Endura luminite overshoes keep me warm, even in scottish winters. Often need a size above that recommended if using with MTB shoes

 

[Davidc]

Thermal socks. The ones I've linked to were recommended to me on here and are brilliant. Should be able to get them at £5 a pair or less at shows, Christmas marhet stalls etc.

 

[Tomba]

Saw these posted on road.cc the other day and thought they might be worth a look.

http://www.breezeblockers.com/buy/aeroguard.php

 

[HLaB]

I picked up a pair of Santini 365 overshoes in a lbs yesterday for £20, if they live up to the hype, they'll be a bargain

 

[amaferanga]

Endura Neoprene Overshoes, toastie.
Wouldn't be without them

http://www.endura.co.uk/Product.aspx?dept_id=107&prod_id=14

Good while they last. Zips break and they're too easily holed IME. Pro overshoes are better. The Endura Luminite are also ok, but not as warm as the neoprene types.

 

[andytheflyer]

BBB overshoes in XL (from Wigle I think). About £25 and they fit over my size 45 Spesh MTB shoes perfectly. No cold feet yet this year despite some late evening autumnal rides out in the sticks.

 

[Breedon]

i wear endura thermalite socks and endura over shoes lovley and warm, did one ride with out my over shoes and my feet were frozen.

 

[andrew_s]

Proper winter cycling boots are warmest: Lake MXZ302, Specialized Defroster, Shimano MW81 etc
Neoprene overshoes are reasonable, but you'll have to replace them every year if you use them much.

Just putting warm socks on generally doesn't work. It's not the sock that keeps you warm, but the air trapped in the thickness of the sock. If you put thick socks on and wear your normal summer shoes, the air gets squeezed out, and the extra tightness restricts the circulation in the foot which makes things even worse.
You ought to have specific winter shoes that are a size or two larger than your summer shoes, to leave room for thicker socks without squeezing your feet. It helps if they don't have mesh ventilation panels in them to let all the warmth out and water in.

 

[derrick]

Just bought some endura overshoes.

 

[endoman]

I've got Endura overshoes with club colours on, made from Windtex. Nice reflectives on them, but not 100% waterproof, and already have holes after a few weeks, ok to keep warm ish in dry / light rain, but I will be needing something else to get me through the winter,

 

[New Horizon]

Saw these posted on road.cc the other day and thought they might be worth a look.

http://www.breezeblockers.com/buy/aeroguard.php

Interesting - Endura now do some like these but in a material and they only fit road cleats.

 

[stu1903]

+1 for the Endura overshoes. I use them and they are fantastic. They keep my feet warm and dry.