Winter socks

[raleighnut]

100% focus on overshoes.

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

Woolen socks stay warm when wet.

 

[straas]

Maybe when damp - not when truly wet.

 

[mikeIow]

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.

Have you tried mittens? I got a pair of these odd looking crab gloves recently...boy, they are warm (too hot on a short test run I did!). Could probably wear silk liners inside as well, if needed.

 

[Domus]

Have you tried mittens? I got a pair of these odd looking crab gloves recently...boy, they are warm (too hot on a short test run I did!). Could probably wear silk liners inside as well, if needed.

Ta just ordered a pair

 

[PaulSB]

Just wondering is it warmer to get a good pair of winter cycling socks or a pair of overshoes

I've tried many different combinations of socks and overshoes with varying degrees of success.

Nothing comes close to a decent quality pair of boots for keeping feet dry and warm. I wish I'd started using these years ago.
https://www.merlincycles.com/fizik-...ing&utm_campaign=phg-GB&ucpo=45741&source=PHG

 

[jowwy]

i use northwave winter boots, toasty warm and keep the feet dry too

 

[SkipdiverJohn]

Loose fitting workmen's safety boots and two pairs of bog standard sports socks that you get in bundles of 5 for about £3-4. It's what I wear outside in cold weather and it's effective. The important thing if you don't want to get cold is the footwear must not be a tight fit so you have some air space around your feet. Cycling-specific shoes are the last thing you want because they are usually a tight fit which transfers heat more easily from you to the shoe.

 

[Randomnerd]

Loose fitting workmen's safety boots and two pairs of bog standard sports socks that you get in bundles of 5 for about £3-4. It's what I wear outside in cold weather and it's effective. The important thing if you don't want to get cold is the footwear must not be a tight fit so you have some air space around your feet. Cycling-specific shoes are the last thing you want because they are usually a tight fit which transfers heat more easily from you to the shoe.

I find an upturned five gallon tin bucket I found in a hedge does fine for a helmet. I line it with moss and comb my beard round my ears for winter. Cost me nowt.

 

[mustang1]

I use overshoes.

But they're more of a pita to get on/take off so in the past I've been using toe caps which are far easier to put on and keeps wind off the front of the foot which helps tremendously.

I've tried winter socks too and really like them and they're far less faff than over shoes but not as warm. Just my 2 cents.

 

[GoldenLamprey]

Overshoes for me too. They keep most of the wind and water out, so your socks have half a chance of doing the rest. The PlanetX/Carnac ones are easy to fit (as these things go, anyway). They open up fully at the back, so just a matter of getting over the cleat, then pull the velcro together at the back again.

 

[PaulSB]

Just to confirm the issue of tight fitting footwear. Personally I wouldn't write-off cycling specific footwear but I make sure whatever I wear allows space and movement of the foot.

In my experience keeping the toes moving around, wriggling them, helps keep the feet warm.

Although I don't use them anymore when I wore overshoes I always had my actual shoes fastened on the loosest possible setting

 

[Scottish Scrutineer]

Try merino or primaloft socks, ideally with silk. Winter boots are also good, you also get merino insoles, all which provide insulation and protection.

 

[rockyroller]

regardless of sock choice, or other foot outer wear, here's a vote for sock liners

 

[roubaixtuesday]

I struggle to get overshoes to fit my ridiculous size 50 feet, and boots are a non-starter for the same reason. Was recommended waterproof socks by a friend last winter.

Got some sealskinz, very impressed, excellent in cold weather. Only need overshoes over them when it's below zero. Recommended.

 

[fossyant]

Winterboots !