Bought a pair of Lake (MXZ 200) a couple years ago and wear them when it gets below 30 here.
They have a goretex liner, vibaram sole, great stiffness and plenty of room in the toe box for thick socks. They also have a cutaway so you can use SPDs if that's your speed. Josh in slushy NYC On Sun, Jan 30, 2022, 10:51 PM Brady Smith <bradysmit...@gmail.com> wrote: > For quick trips around town I usually just wear hiking books--with wool > socks, I'm plenty warm down into the teens. > > For longer rides, there's really nothing better than neoprene shoe covers. > I went out for almost four hours today in 35 degree weather, wearing > regular cycling socks, my Pearl Izumi all-road shoes, and a pair of old > Giro shoe covers I bought when I started bike commuting a few years ago. > Toasty the whole time. I've survived 60 minute bike commutes in single > digits with those and hiking socks. They don't mesh real well with casual > wear, but I find that this is one area where technical roadie gear is > superior to most other options. > > On Sunday, January 30, 2022 at 2:08:57 PM UTC-7 rmro...@gmail.com wrote: > >> I just finished a nearly 2 hour fatbike ride on a snow covered trail in >> 20 degree weather. I was wearing one pair of medium weight socks with these >> insulated, separate thinsulate liner, rubber boots. Toasty warm the whole >> time. >> >> >> Sent from my iPhone >> >> On Jan 30, 2022, at 4:26 AM, Roberta <rcha...@gmail.com> wrote: >> >> Sounds like you’re going in the right direction. There are also toe and >> hand warmers—you expose to air and the chemical reaction releases heat—and >> battery powered heated socks. >> >> >> >> On Sunday, January 30, 2022 at 3:15:04 AM UTC-5 Kushan wrote: >> >>> Hi Bruce - >>> >>> Thanks for that insight. I went for a long ride today in mid-thirties. I >>> was wearing mid-weight wool sucks under thick wool socks inside rubber >>> soled shoes. I was pretty comfortable for the first two hours but then my >>> toes and balls of my feet started to get extremely cold. By the time I >>> finished the ride at hour 3, they were almost numb. When I took the shoes >>> off, the socks were really cold (although couldn't tell if they were wet). >>> I figured based on this experience that my feat are sweating and then >>> getting cold. I would have thought that merino wool socks would wick the >>> moisture away but I guess it isn't as effective. >>> >>> I am thinking of giving SealSkinz a try because they are waterproof. >>> Which type do you use for sub 30 degree riding? I see that they have both >>> cold weather and extremely cold weather. >>> >>> On Friday, January 28, 2022 at 5:27:29 AM UTC-8 Fullylugged wrote: >>> >>>> It's not just the shoes. My suggestion is included with my get up for >>>> 20-30 deg rides. >>>> >>>> I rode in 29F yesterday. Merino Tee under a merino heavy weight base >>>> layer with a throat collar under a Columbia breathable jacket shell. >>>> Merino skins (sold by RBW) long johns under Eddie Bauer stretch activity >>>> pants (great wind blocker). Bombas wool socks inside Sealskins (breathable) >>>> inside leather Addidas Sambas (platform pedals only for me) bought 1 size >>>> too large to accommodate the thickness. Cheap JC Pennny wool gloves. merino >>>> ski cap and ear band on my head. Works great. The key for feet is >>>> breathable and air space. If you sweat and your socks get wet, your feet >>>> will chill. Zippers let you vent excess heat from a climb, etc if needed. >>>> >>>> On Thursday, January 27, 2022 at 10:34:37 PM UTC-6 Robert Tilley wrote: >>>> >>>>> We do get cold in the mornings here. Sometimes into the 20’s. On those >>>>> days I typically ride in sandals. On my feet I put on thick wool socks and >>>>> then Sealskinz socks over those. The Sealskinz are waterproof so they work >>>>> for rain as well. >>>>> >>>>> My feet do sweat with this setup but they are warm. The wool socks >>>>> deal with the sweat by wicking it away from my skin. >>>>> >>>>> Robert Tilley >>>>> San Diego, CA >>>>> >>>>> Sent from my iPhone >>>>> >>>>> On Jan 27, 2022, at 12:07 AM, Kushan <kth...@gmail.com> wrote: >>>>> >>>>> Hi all - >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> Daily temperatures have been dropping to lower 40s F here in Seattle. >>>>> I am finding that my usual California winter riding apparel isn't working >>>>> out well in these conditions. I wanted to get some suggestion on a couple >>>>> of problem areas: >>>>> >>>>> - How do you keep your feet warm? I have been using thick merino wool >>>>> socks and mountain biking shoes >>>>> <https://www.rei.com/product/144906/pearl-izumi-x-alp-flow-mountain-bike-shoes-mens?CAWELAID=120217890006420810&CAGPSPN=pla&CAAGID=104474362029&CATCI=pla-580970790450&cm_mmc=PLA_Google%7C21700000001700551_1449060002%7C92700056047375725%7CNB%7C71700000066356832&gclid=Cj0KCQiA_8OPBhDtARIsAKQu0gYKr3u3g3jJtUFMpyHdzwK8gsHvUgTv2LHg-935Gc5sKxvRxwn1uJUaAuQAEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds>. >>>>> After about an hour or so in 40-degree, no sun weather, my feet are >>>>> starting to get cold (no rain involved). After about two hours, I am >>>>> starting to feel numbness in my toes. I would like to go for longer (5-6 >>>>> hours) ride. >>>>> >>>>> - Based on some older threads here, I am using full-sleeve merino >>>>> shirt >>>>> <https://www.rei.com/product/192913/rei-co-op-merino-185-long-sleeve-base-layer-top-mens-tall-sizes> >>>>> with a breathable jacket >>>>> <https://www.rei.com/product/169110/pearl-izumi-quest-barrier-convertible-cycling-jacket-mens>. >>>>> While this keeps my upper body warm, I have two problems - the jersey is >>>>> soaking wet with sweat after two hours. This is on a mostly flat roads >>>>> where I would generally be dry in warmer weather. The other problem is >>>>> that >>>>> after the ride, the skin on my upper body is red. It feels somewhat >>>>> similar >>>>> to how the uncovered areas of skin (such as face) turn red after being out >>>>> in cold for long. I don't have the problem with skin redness when I wear >>>>> the same jersey (but no jacket) in a bit warmer weather (50s or 60s). So >>>>> it's hard to determine whether my upper body is too hot or too cold. >>>>> >>>>> I know this is highly personal and specific but I would really >>>>> appreciate any advice on what I can do or try. 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