Cold toes...

deptfordmarmoset
deptfordmarmoset Posts: 3,118
edited December 2009 in The bottom bracket
I'm a southern softy and don't have the best circulation in the world, but my, those toes get very very numb! I can keep myself warm when it's freezing everywhere else but not the feet. I was wondering whether overshoes would help even though it's been dry - I was thinking that they might reduce airflow to my unhappy little pinkies... Anybody know?
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  • rake
    rake Posts: 3,204
    sealskinz waterproof socks. windproof as well but very breathable (dont know how).they have wool lining .
    http://www.wiggle.co.uk/mc/cycle/7/Seal ... aterproof/
    ive just bought some i can say what theyre like in a few days.
  • Le Commentateur
    Le Commentateur Posts: 4,099
    I got some of these -- they work very well, though for really atrocious weather you would obviously benefit from a full overshoe version.

    http://www.bikeradar.com/gear/category/ ... overs-9061

    Another thing I do is put silver duct tape over the mesh vents in my shoes. Helps cut out the wind chill at minimal cost, though it's only supplemental to having proper thermal protection, whether toe caps or complete overshoes.

    Whatever you get, make sure it is neoprene, or a similar material, or you may simply be purchasing some time-trialists product that isn't meant for winter use.
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  • BeaconRuth
    BeaconRuth Posts: 2,086
    deptfordmarmoset wrote:
    I was wondering whether overshoes would help even though it's been dry..........
    You mean you don't wear overshoes when you cycle in the middle of winter? :shock: :shock: Overshoes are standard winter gear for most keen cyclists. I wouldn't dream of going out without them from November until March. No wonder your toes are cold! Brrrr! Get some proper winter booties. There are various types - but anything would be better than just cycling shoes! Cheap neoprene ones will do.

    Ruth
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  • dickydulux
    dickydulux Posts: 111
    I went out today on the local bridleways for 3 hours. My feet were so cold they went numb, had two pair of thick socks on. The rest of me was ok. I'm surprised I haven't got frost bite :shock:
    Never known my tootsies so bad, and it's not even that cold yet :cry:
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  • arthur_scrimshaw
    arthur_scrimshaw Posts: 2,596
    I use Endura MT500s in really wet weather, keep my feet dry and noticeably warmer, I would think they would do the trick. They are a tight fit so recommend going up a size.
  • deptfordmarmoset
    deptfordmarmoset Posts: 3,118
    dickydulux wrote:
    I went out today on the local bridleways for 3 hours. My feet were so cold they went numb, had two pair of thick socks on. The rest of me was ok. I'm surprised I haven't got frost bite :shock:
    Never known my tootsies so bad, and it's not even that cold yet :cry:

    So, dickydulux, it looks like we're going to have to Man The Feet Up! I had 2 pairs of socks on too, though I think I lost sensation after 1 1/2 hours. So it looks like it's going to be neoprene coming to the rescue from now on....

    Thanks to all for the links and recommendations.
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  • ChillyGetsTrilly
    ChillyGetsTrilly Posts: 75
    rake wrote:
    sealskinz waterproof socks. windproof as well but very breathable (dont know how).they have wool lining .
    http://www.wiggle.co.uk/mc/cycle/7/Seal ... aterproof/
    ive just bought some i can say what theyre like in a few days.

    These are what i was going to suggest as well. I love them!
  • rake
    rake Posts: 3,204
    im going to wear socks underneath for more warmth.
  • jimwin
    jimwin Posts: 208
    I had shoes which were fine for summer, but too tight when I used sealskins (plus lightweight inner sock). So I recently bought new shoes an extra 2 sizes larger and this made a big difference. The ability to still wiggle your toes helps keep the circulation going and that might help stop your toes freezing. Worked for me,

    - JimW
  • rake
    rake Posts: 3,204
    my shoes are already too big so im alright.
  • AndyRubio
    AndyRubio Posts: 880
    ChillyGetsTrilly wrote:
    rake wrote:
    sealskinz waterproof socks. windproof as well but very breathable (dont know how).they have wool lining .
    http://www.wiggle.co.uk/mc/cycle/7/Seal ... aterproof/
    ive just bought some i can say what theyre like in a few days.

    These are what i was going to suggest as well. I love them!
    +1
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  • Lagavulin
    Lagavulin Posts: 1,688
    I suffer with poor circulation - god damn family trait on my dad's side - and my toes can get awfully cold. I spent much of the summer wearing two pairs of Assos Spring/Fall socks. :oops:

    I invested in some Sealskinz waterproof socks and they were pretty good but the biggest improvement came from some Castelli toe covers which at least covered up the majority of the mesh vents on my shoes.
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  • stomith
    stomith Posts: 332
    Not afraid to admit that I had cycling SPD boots covering knee length seal skins which were covering knee length woolen "Smart Socks"

    http://www.amazon.co.uk/Sealskinz-Water ... B001IFVMCQ
    https://www.smartwool.com/default.cfm#/ ... s/_/_/218/

    yet still had frozen toes too on a 2 hour ride. Just like being 10 years old again...they ached like a b'stard when they were defrosting.

    Have bought some of those neoprene over boots now to keep the water from freezing to the boots directly. Not got to test them yet.

    was thinking that the SPDs don't help as they restrict the toes from doing much at all. I guess they also probably conduct the cold through the metal clips too, which won't help.

    Must be getting old.
  • rake
    rake Posts: 3,204
    try these
    http://www.safetycentral.com/hefahesopoto.html

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