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Post by RobP on Jan 5, 2017 21:29:16 GMT
Literally!!
Got all the other extremities sorted, scull cap under helmet, gloves etc but can seem to prevent cold toes after about hour of riding.
At first though it was the stupid air vent at front of sole of Shimano shoes Covered from inside with a piece of gaffer tape
Tried normal winter weight sports / cycling socks
Tried a pair thick ski type socks
Even tried a pair of liner ski socks under normal socks this past weekend.
Normally have shoe covers on too but still get the cold/numb toes and guessing must be circulation based so anyone got any tricks?
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Post by Deleted on Jan 5, 2017 21:56:27 GMT
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Post by Rocket on Jan 5, 2017 22:02:24 GMT
Put the plastic bag from an 800g loaf over your shoes then put some overshoes over the top of it. Ultimate wind block boil in the bag. I'm currently wearing Primark work socks with the reinforced heel and toe. Was fine for me on a long ride today.
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Post by goffski on Jan 5, 2017 22:10:35 GMT
I read a tip from Wiggo not that long ago. Thin pair of socks, then wrap your feet in clingfilm and then another thin pair of socks over that. Not tired it yet, keep forgetting.
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Post by RobP on Jan 5, 2017 22:15:07 GMT
Cheers Dave, clearly if i follow my wife's logic then purchasing another pair of footwear is the obvious solution will have a look to see how many Clubcard vouchers I have waiting to spend in Evans
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Post by RobP on Jan 5, 2017 22:20:13 GMT
cheers Rocket goffski both similar suggestions using a plastic layer though not 100% sure my issue is windchill related. Don't have bread in house anymore let alone a 800g loaf so might try the clingfilm idea
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Post by chas on Jan 5, 2017 22:35:24 GMT
It might be worth looking at the rest of your clothing? If your core is getting cold it will reduce blood flow to extremeties and if your legs are cold your feet will be even colder. You might choose to be a bit warmer in the body than you would normally for the sake of more comfortable feet?
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Post by robertsims on Jan 5, 2017 22:42:38 GMT
Pair of long ski socks, neoprene shoe covers, bib shorts and knee warmers with couple of jerseys and wind/waterproof jacket does me for commutes
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Post by erictherat on Jan 6, 2017 19:01:09 GMT
i wear thin merino socks, thick merino socks, shoes loose, plastic bag and then overshoes. Feet still get frozen solid numb. i think circulation rather than insulation is the issue.
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Post by baz on Jan 7, 2017 22:39:00 GMT
Literally!! Got all the other extremities sorted, scull cap under helmet, gloves etc but can seem to prevent cold toes after about hour of riding. At first though it was the stupid air vent at front of sole of Shimano shoes Covered from inside with a piece of gaffer tape Tried normal winter weight sports / cycling socks Tried a pair thick ski type socks Even tried a pair of liner ski socks under normal socks this past weekend. Normally have shoe covers on too but still get the cold/numb toes and guessing must be circulation based so anyone got any tricks? Only on really cold days do i suffer cold toes, i think these are great, i wear thick merino socks and stick these on top of my toes, would feel uncomfortable underneath me thinks, probaly better with shoes with a bit of room in them tho ..... www.halfords.com/camping-leisure/outdoor-clothing/outdoor-clothing/hot-hands-foot-warmer-value-pack
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Post by erictherat on Jan 8, 2017 12:06:14 GMT
They look great. I'll get some for my January audax. Thanks baz
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Post by RobP on Jan 8, 2017 17:03:29 GMT
Almost certain its a circulation issue rather that windchill. Following the advice I layered up a bit more to keep core warm, liner and winter socks with overshoes and still cold toes. As soon as I started to get the numb toes I backed off the ratchet on my shoes and this seemed to improve things slightly. Will continue to experiment and might pick up some of them warmers cheers baz
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Post by chas on Jan 8, 2017 17:12:28 GMT
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Post by Paulinblack on Jan 8, 2017 17:30:16 GMT
I worry a bit about the foot warmers. I suspect they work in the same way as Deep Heat ie By irritating the skin, which feels link burning.
I tend to wear 3mm neoprene BBB shoe covers in the cold and wet commutes or Btwin shoe covers in the cold and dry. On sportives or longer rides I go for Velotoes. They tend to keep my feet a little moist from sweat (as they are not breathable) and warm.
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Post by mikebelluk on Jan 8, 2017 20:51:45 GMT
Try some waterproof Sealskinz socks with a thin merino inner sock, less windchill factor.
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