Warm hands/cold feet

[Sunny Portrush]

Any particular suggestions as the why my hands would be roasty toasty whilst my feet are like blocks of ice,

I wear just an ordinary pair of gloves and that`s it. On my feet, I`ll have two pairs of socks and overshoes?

Is it because you tend to move your hands more thus helping with circulation? I do try various exercises to keep my toes and feet moving (use clipless pedals) but they end up freezing.

It does curtail cycling in the winter which is a bit of a bummer to put it mildly

 

[numbnuts]

Tight shoes with two pairs of socks

 

[12boy]

1. wear wool or synthetic/wool blends. Avoid cotton. Once cotton is sweaty the game is over as they will wick the heat and chill your popsicle toes. That is why they are nice in the summer.
2. two pairs of socks are a good idea, and so is a wool felt insole to prevent the cold sole and/or clips sucking the warm out from your soles.
3. I like loose shoes, either boots or mtn bike shoes with a neoprene overshoe. The boots are warmer. That way the shoes/boots are not constricting your feet, and you can accommodate the extra socks and insole.

 

[Ming the Merciless]

Please describe your clothing setup from head to foot including details of insulation, windproofness, looseness of fitting.

 

[Sunny Portrush]

YukonBoy - i`d be here all day lol

 

[vickster]

YukonBoy - i`d be here all day lol

Some say little bags between two pairs of socks can help

 

[videoman]

I have the same problem when wearing road shoes, one pair of socks and neoprene overshoes and I have my track mitts on my hands, wife says its old age as your heart has to work harder pumping blood to your extremities.

 

[Sunny Portrush]

Are your hands any more extreme than your feet?

 

[alicat]

I have the same problem. My feet are too cold and my hands too warm unless I wear very light gloves.

 

[Sunny Portrush]

Out again today and had to call it quits after about 90 mins again. Mind you, it was much colder today but still the same scenario.

And @User9609, I work outdoors too but have never had to go through a painful cold hand experience like you say, I`d be a bit worried about that!

Maybe the real answer is to wear my gloves on my feet!

 

[vickster]

https://www.primrose.co.uk/heated-socks-insoles-slippers-c-37_1263.html A few options here

 

[Sunny Portrush]

https://www.primrose.co.uk/heated-socks-insoles-slippers-c-37_1263.html A few options here

Damn, was just having a cup of tea and thinking about my cold feet and I thought, " I wonder if I can invent USB heated shoes". Another million pound dream down the drain lol

 

[Ming the Merciless]

Do you wear windproof tights on your legs to stop them cooling due to windchill?

 

[Slick]

Out again today and had to call it quits after about 90 mins again. Mind you, it was much colder today but still the same scenario.

And @User9609, I work outdoors too but have never had to go through a painful cold hand experience like you say, I`d be a bit worried about that!

Maybe the real answer is to wear my gloves on my feet!

I thought you got the perfect answer in the first reply from @numbnuts that's why I never answered. Have you tried 1 pair of socks?

 

[Sunny Portrush]

Oops, I completely misunderstood his answer - may try that next time