[RBW] Re: What do Rivendell Riders use for minimal footwear in winter? Large big toe joint problem.
Another factor to consider, from here beyond the pale, is that winter cycling requires far more to keep feet warm than running in the same temps when the temps drom below freezing. The foot is above the ground and always subjected to moving air, so zero insulative factor from snow and there is alwasy wind when cycling, and until you get below 15˚F there is often wet — all of which magnifies the loss of heat from the feet. Some general factors to keep in mind, no matter how temprate your winter: — roomy shoes are key to increased circulation is key to keeping feet warmer. — Keeping calves warm keeps feet warm. (I’m good in boiled wool knee socks and sandlas with ventile gators (block wind at calves) down to the very wet 20˚F, but just). — once feet start to get cold they can decline VERY rapidly. If you can’t feel your toes themselves wiggle (not “I felt my foot move somewhere, so I’m good!”) you MUST get them inside and warm them SLOWLY. — The best winter system includes insulation, windblocking yet HIGHLY breathable, oversized for circulation. With abandon, Patrick -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: What do Rivendell Riders use for minimal footwear in winter? Large big toe joint problem.
I think the answer to this question varies depending on what "winter" means. I think you're in the DC area, Lum, and so your winters are pretty similar to here in KC. So will you ride in wet snow? What temperatures are you looking to be comfortable in. Are you a completely and totally insane person, like Deacon Patrick, who has to think about temps of 20 below zero? (SARDONIC GRIN) Or is your cutoff freezing? Above or below freezing? I can't imagine any sandal and sock combination keeping my toes warm much below 45 or so without some type of wind stopper layer. Maybe it's just your normal cycling shoe, sized up 1/2 size or so to fit thicker wool socks and perhaps a liner below that. I use a Keen hiking shoe, one pair of thicker Smartwool sock (hiking, usually) until around 40. After that a windproof cycling shoe cover. I have to buy these new every 2-3 years because I don't wear cleats and my grippy pedals eventually wear out the bottom. That combo is good to around freezing. From freezing to 20 or so I add a base liner of a Smartwool cycling sock under the thicker ones. Much below 20 I really don't care to ride, but I will if I have to. At any rate, fingers and toes are the most vulnerable parts in the cold. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: What do Rivendell Riders use for minimal footwear in winter? Large big toe joint problem.
I really like the Merrell barefoot shoes. They sell a pair of Gore Tex minimalist shoes that keep my feet somewhat dry and warm in the winter biking in PDX. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: What do Rivendell Riders use for minimal footwear in winter? Large big toe joint problem.
Same as Eric. I wear Keens with thicker wool socks in the winter. Instead of GoreTex, I have a pair of Sealskins that I wear over the socks in wind or wet. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: What do Rivendell Riders use for minimal footwear in winter? Large big toe joint problem.
I use sandals with thick wool socks. With Gortex over-socks when its gets really cold (or wet) Eric On Friday, November 3, 2017 at 12:57:59 PM UTC-4, lum gim fong wrote: > > > > *I remembered that some on this forum wear minimal footwear* and was > wondering what you all wear to keep the tootsies warm in winter. I figure > the less rubbing/contact from a shoe on my foot is better. > > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: What do Rivendell Riders use for minimal footwear in winter? Large big toe joint problem.
I'm a big fan of Lems; their sole is a thick enough to be comfortable on pedals and give good grip. Still zero drop, well made, and still pretty minimal-feeling. I love Soft Star shoes too, but haven't tried any of their boots or fur-lined options. mike -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
