|   Cold Toes...will toe covers help ??? | XCBob
Jan 15, 2004 8:34 PM | | |
| Yes, they make a huge difference | Not Duckman
Jan 15, 2004 8:40 PM | | Performance has theyre store brand full covers with a zip for $19.95. Just snagged some. |
| What temp are you talking about? nm | Damion
Jan 16, 2004 3:29 AM | | |
| Low 20's | XCBob
Jan 16, 2004 4:58 PM | | Low to mid 20's. Last week I wore my Sidi Dominators(Lorica,not mesh) with waterproof(neoprene)socks. It was 23 degrees when I started on the ride and about 45 minutes in my toes started getting cold. Most places I ride have 3 or 4 stream crossings and when it is this cold I carefully tiptoe accross rock to rock. My new AmFib tights and gloves, along with polypropylene turtle neck and jersey, helmetliner with earflaps, and Fox StormFront jacket kept me warm and comfortable the entire time. Cold toes = decreased fun! Painfully cold toes = no fun !!! -Bob |
| re: Cold Toes...will toe covers help ??? | micky
Jan 16, 2004 6:25 AM | | I am of the opinion, that unless you want to spend major bucks on winter biking shoes, you are better off using hiking shoes or sneakers. biking shoes are ussually made light and breathable with a big hole on the bottom for the cleats. that is not a good mix. hiking shoes or sneakers offer a sole that offers more insulation and warmth and the materials themselves are ussually warmer and thicker. ditch the clipless pedals and use regular pedals, its less efficient but warmer. |
| re: Cold Toes...will toe covers help ??? | furball
Jan 17, 2004 12:54 PM | | I agree, you gotta go warm shoe. The Lakes are nice. |
| maybe yes, or maybe make things worse | club
Jan 16, 2004 7:51 AM | | which kind of toe covers? the kind that go over your shoes? Yes, couldn't hurt, probably help. Or the neoprene kind that go over your socks inside your shoes? That depends on the snugness of your shoes. if your shoes already fit snugly, adding thickness will make your feet colder by decreasing blood flow.
best thing you can do about cold feet is get a pair of larger shoes for winter. don't have to be "winter" shoes, though obviously mesh summer ones wouldn't be the hot setup. with bigger shoes you can wear thick ragg wool socks, and if needed, goretex sox over the wool. add a pair of thick arctic insulated insoles and you should be good to go, whether riding, or having to hump through snow drifts across the trail. I'd recommend two euro sizes larger than your snug fitting summer shoes; about a full 'Merican size larger. |
| Shoes snug enough with one pair of socks | XCBob
Jan 16, 2004 5:03 PM | | My SiDis are already snug with one pair of socks. I was hoping external toecovers might be enough.-Bob |
| Cover your head | Mr Magoo
Jan 16, 2004 7:57 AM | | Extremities get cold, but massive heat loss starts up top. Once that basic is covered, make sure that your shoes are big enough to allow circulation and air space. Last sat I rode single digits with a balaclava on top, wool socks/roomy shoes/duck taped vents/trek neoprene overboots. Nice. Heavy gloves with overgloves. the bike complained more that me. Brake cables and rear hub pawls did the talking. At least there are no water hazards in this weather. |
| re: Cold Toes...will toe covers help ??? | JoeAS-R
Jan 16, 2004 8:52 AM | | All you really need to do is get some duct tape and cover the little holes that you have at the toe section of your shoes. It's worked for me over the years.
Joe |
| They sure aren't helping her too much!............... | MRfire - 1
Jan 16, 2004 9:30 AM | | Yipes! |
| damn that's tight, is that a wart? n/m | KL
Jan 16, 2004 9:37 AM | | |
| That's a Cameltoe cover! (nm) | rideit...
Jan 16, 2004 7:46 PM | | |
| my new skinsuit is warm, but... | Hollywood
Jan 16, 2004 10:14 AM | | the shoes are freezing. |
| Oh, now that's just freakin gross! NM | MRfire - 1
Jan 16, 2004 10:31 AM | | |
| Hey Dude, I wasn't looking for Camel Toe covers !!! | XCBob
Jan 16, 2004 4:41 PM | | |
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