Winter socks

[Blue Hills]

The thread is about winter socks.
Guess you’re trying to be funny

if you can't decide, toss a coin.

 

[oreo_muncher]

I just wear those thick fluffy socks people wear to bed or around the house...

 

[Ming the Merciless]

As above you don’t want too thick a sock or you’ll cut the circulation off. Personally I wear winter cycling boots one size up and thicker socks. Sometime wear my walking socks. But key is shoes not too tight. If you cycle commute through winter then winter boots are good value and will far outlast overshoes. My current winter boots are well over 10 years old now.

 

[Blue Hills]

Lidl often do black synthetic fluffy feetwarmer socks.
Excellent and as they aren't that bulky you can wear them in your normal shoes.
Yes in addition (if heading into the country for me generally - London winters pretty mild) i will put overshoes on.
If it's colder an extra pair of socks under the Lidls as well - I use those otherwise pretty useless superthin cycling socks you can get. So that I can get the shoes on ok. It's about layering as always.

The Lidl socks are also good if they should get wet.

 

[Tail End Charlie]

I'd sooner see @vickster in just socks than @Drago

I'm undecided, where are the photos so I can make an informed decision?

 

[Blue Hills]

I'm undecided, where are the photos so I can make an informed decision?

and the loser is immediately shielded from your nervous view in a windsock?

 

[The Rover]

Due to a health issue I suffer from cold feet most of the bloody year so find that baa baa merino socks, winter boots, over shoes and..... heated insoles work for me!

 

[kenmiles]

Overshoes would be my preferred option as I've always felt wrapping you feet to much can actually leave them colder as I seem to move them less. Winter boots is the actual way to go but overshoes is definitely the next choice.

Definitely agree with winter boots. Mine are Lake Winter Boots - CX-145X and they are great.

 

[Domus]

Mine are Shimano winter boots, almost time to put them on, in Autumn and early Spring I wear shoes with neoprene toe covers they work Ok to about 3 to 5 degrees C for me on a 3 - 4 hour ride.

 

[Moodyman]

There as hierarchy of tools when it comes to dealing with cold feet. Thick socks, overshoes and full on winter boots. You can combine all three but I find the first two (combined) adequate for sub zero temps.

Edit: keep your core warm and the hands, head and feet will suffer less.

 

[Domus]

I have most trouble with the tips of my thumbs, I keep experimenting with liners and different shells, I must have a dozen or so outers but still get painfully cold thumbs.

 

[PapaZita]

I’ve got a few pairs of DeFeet wool socks and really rate them. The Wooleator is thin, so fits inside summer shoes, and is very versatile for year round use. Very few socks will keep you warm in ventilated summer shoes that are designed for air flow, so I add neoprene toe covers or knitted over socks as required. I rarely use overshoes, because by the time I need those I’m more likely to be wearing winter boots. Those are a size larger than usual and I fill the space with DeFeet Woolie Boolie socks. The DeFeet socks are available in different cuff heights and I always go for the longest available, as any sort of gap around the ankles is no good. Silk liner socks are super thin and can add an extra layer if it’s very very cold.

 

[Michelin]

Thanks for everyone’s input I’ve ordered up some winter socks and some overshoes

 

[straas]

100% focus on overshoes.

The thickest socks in the world are useless as soon as they get damp.

 

[Blue Hills]

100% focus on overshoes.

The thickest socks in the world are useless as soon as they get damp.

overshoes aren't totally waterproof though.
So spare pair of socks on longer wet rides.