I've tried every combination possible (sacks, high dollar booties, multiple socks, etc.) and I have found that a pair of Defeet Wooleators as a base layer and the Smart Wool over those. The Wooleators are a really thin pair of wool socks that I usually use in the autumn by themselves. In combination with the Smart Wool, it makes for a relitively thin sock. I live in Oklahoma (used to live in Raleigh) and read up on stuff here every once in a while. It was about 30 degrees tonight and my feet were very warm. It's about a $30 solution instead of spending tons of money on booties.
I do have a friend that swears by sticking his feet in garbage sacks or sandwich bags. Whatever floats your boat I guess. Tommy Willis Date: Tue, 8 Dec 2009 17:45:36 -0500 Subject: Re: [Gyros: 14502] Re: Help for cold feet From: [email protected] To: [email protected] Ask anyone how has the Sidi winter boots. They work. On Tue, Dec 8, 2009 at 5:06 PM, Salvatore Quattrocchi <[email protected]> wrote: I don't think it's a question of riding harder. I ride hard most of the time. The issue is that my toes get cold because of the air draft through the shoe. I agree that two pairs of socks is not a good solution, but I couldn't find any one that sells winter bike socks (I went to several stores including REI). Most suggested that I purchase booties which cover the whole foot above the ankle, but it's just my toes that get cold. I tried the toe covers which don't work well. So I think the best solution I've seen so far is the toe warmers or using a sandwich bag between the sock and shoe. I'll try the sandwich bag first and then spring for toe warmers if that doesn't work. Thanks, Sam Quattrocchi Raleigh, North Carolina -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Jason S. Sent: Tuesday, December 08, 2009 2:56 PM To: North Raleigh Cyclists (Gyros) Subject: [Gyros: 14500] Re: Help for cold feet Like Wolf said if you have on too many socks it can cut off the circulation in your feet. When I take clients mountaineering in cold weather I tell them to only wear one pair of socks. Smart Wool makes a pair of super warm mountaineering sock for $20 at REI. Of course the best way to keep your feet warm is to ride harder. Get your heart pumping and your blood flowing. -- You received this message because you foolishly subscribed to the Gyro email group. To post useless drivel to this group, send an email to [email protected] To unsubscribe, send an email to [email protected] We love reading 3000 line messages so please don't bother trimming your replies. -- You received this message because you foolishly subscribed to the Gyro email group. To post useless drivel to this group, send an email to [email protected] To unsubscribe, send an email to [email protected] We love reading 3000 line messages so please don't bother trimming your replies. -- You received this message because you foolishly subscribed to the Gyro email group. To post useless drivel to this group, send an email to [email protected] To unsubscribe, send an email to [email protected] We love reading 3000 line messages so please don't bother trimming your replies. _________________________________________________________________ Windows Live Hotmail gives you a free,exclusive gift. http://www.microsoft.com/windows/windowslive/hotmail_bl1/hotmail_bl1.aspx?ocid=PID23879::T:WLMTAGL:ON:WL:en-ww:WM_IMHM_7:092009 -- You received this message because you foolishly subscribed to the Gyro email group. To post useless drivel to this group, send an email to [email protected] To unsubscribe, send an email to [email protected] We love reading 3000 line messages so please don't bother trimming your replies.
