Warm Socks to Race in

rjsmith
rjsmith Posts: 1,924
edited May 2009 in Road buying advice
I seem to get cold feet even when it's about 10 degrees. Are there any really thin windproof warm socks that are suitable for racing in, that don't make the feet feel tight in the shoe?
Or should I buy bigger shoes for cold days and buy some bulky sealskinz or something?

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  • guilliano
    guilliano Posts: 5,495
    I wear woolie boolies in all conditions on my MTB and never had a problem with cold feet. Will do the same on the road bike, but will probably get some overshoes too for really wet days.
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  • Blonde
    Blonde Posts: 3,188
    edited May 2009
    Second vote for woolie boolies or the lighter/thinner woolaters. Windproof toe covers are also really effective and are low bulk. You can also get your shoes on/off without removing them, unlike with full over shoes. I wear these: http://www.pearlizumi.com/product.php?m ... _id=527546
  • rjsmith
    rjsmith Posts: 1,924
    Thanks for the reply. I've started wearing the Defeet woolie socks, they certianly help, but maybe because my shoes are let plenty of ventilation in the wind just goes through them, especially in early morning TTs with lyrca overshoes on.
    Are there any really thin goretex socks out there that people recommend?
  • Blonde
    Blonde Posts: 3,188
    Lycra overshoes don't stop the wind though - you need windproof material for that. The ones I have are very thin and lightweight, but are made of a windproof material (not neoprene though - neoprene is better for wet/very cold weather and can be quite bulky).
  • guilliano
    guilliano Posts: 5,495
    The Endura Luminite overshoes look a good bet, but not sure how breateable they are
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  • softlad
    softlad Posts: 3,513
    Lusso max repel shoe covers - perfect for this time of year...
  • mrushton
    mrushton Posts: 5,182
    You prob.have some nice,meshy shoes that are great in summer but not a chilly morning, those toe covers (Assos also do them) really work esp.with wool socks as your feet still breathe but the chill is kept off your toes.
    M.Rushton
  • Mount Pleasant
    Mount Pleasant Posts: 34
    I have the Shimano RO75's which are full of mesh/ vents just as you describe. My solution for early morning rides atm is a combination of Defeet woolie boolies then Assos over socks (knitted ones) which you can remove and pop into a back pocket after a couple of hours.

    Making sure the straps aren't too tight might help a bit though. At least so you can do a bit of a toe wriggle now and then. Good luck,

    MP
  • acorn_user
    acorn_user Posts: 1,137
    Windproof shoe covers really help. But I usually do ok down past 10C with Bridgedale wool trekking socks. I get them from Leominster market :) They also make great cold weather bumming around the house/hiking socks too.
  • downfader
    downfader Posts: 3,686
    acorn_user wrote:
    Windproof shoe covers really help. But I usually do ok down past 10C with Bridgedale wool trekking socks. I get them from Leominster market :) They also make great cold weather bumming around the house/hiking socks too.

    I use bridgedales all the time now. Really, really good socks. They will soak up the sweat a little. Horizon also do some walking socks that I have found pretty warm, avoid their lycra woven ones though as they fall to bits after about 6 months. IMO stick to woolly socks and you'll be warmer on cold mornings, I used mine through out winter on my commute.
  • rjsmith
    rjsmith Posts: 1,924
    Thanks for all the tips. Certainly some good ideas and products to try out. Some socks to try and maybe toe covers under the lycra overshoes in a TT would be a good thing to try.

    Cheers :)

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