How do you keep your feet warm in winter?

[purcell]

Isn't Lake out of business? What is the best that is available?

My usual rule is that if it is below 35F (2C) I do something other than riding.

No they are not, their NA distributor went out of business.

The new NA distributor is Stage Race,

stageracedistribution@gmail.com

I actually ordered a pair of MX331's the other day.
They are just trying to get back into the distro stream again as far as I know.

 

[marathon marke]

I have a pair of Northwave boots...they work just fine til the snow gets here in Vermont...no problems riding even abit below freezing point...not crazy money either...if you should get these I would advise going a size larger than you usually take...I got mine in proper size and abit too tight ect...

http://www.probikekit.com/us/northw...gle_base_usd&gclid=CK-EvrylurMCFYKK4AodH2cATA

I suggest getting the Artic model with a bit more insulation. I picked up a pair a couple years ago and was amazed how warm and dry my feet stayed during 2+ hour long rides during the Wisconsin winters.

http://www.probikekit.com/us/clothing/cycling-clothing/cycling-shoes/northwave-celsius-arctic-gtx-winter-cycling-boots.html

 

[hfer07]

I wonder if individual physiology plays a role in this. I've ridden in extreme cold with a similar or lesser setup than the OP described.Maybe you just have cold feet, a circulation issue or something.I thought perhaps your feet were bound too tightly, but you addressed the roomier = warmer issue. Did removing the insole leave cleat holes against your sock, or a hard plastic/carbon shoe surface that would get really cold? Maybe the wind barrier inside the shoe is trapping sweat against the foot and that is making your feet cold. You may have to resort to the dreaded hot shot. Just lobbing some ideas out there, hope you figure it out because cold feet SUCK.

my thoughts exactly, since I did have issues with cold feet years ago & nowadays I wear regular booties.

to me-the roomier shoe equals warmer theory is what is causing your cold feet- I did experience that in the past with a pair of shoes I had & the problem went away when I wore an extra pair of socks to make it tight-because the air & the sweat confined inside at low temperatures creates a condensation effect at the contact with your feet-so the water entrapped is the real enemy in this case. Apart from that-I also found a great deal of help to get B-3 vitamin supplementation to raise your cold temperature tolerance.

 

[ustabe]

Tight shoes also restricts circulation, which you need to get the warm blood to the extremities, which is why I avoid thicker socks in the winter. I guess if I were more serious about winter riding I'd get a second pair of shoes a half-size larger, and possibly use a thicker insole. With thin wool socks and booties (Pearl Izumi Cyclones, I think), I'm good to just above freezing. Colder than that, I take the bus and use the gym.

I like SmartWool socks, and I just tried a nice pair of DeFeet Wooleators today. Very nice. I've also had good luck with a pair of synthetic Descent winter socks that I pulled out of the clearance bin.

 

[winkybiker]

"My ‘watershed’ ride in the Gabba came on a day of near perfect conditions – a low cloud blocked most of the daylight, and emitted constant drizzle that turned to rain through the course of this 90 minute ride. The temps hovered between 10-14C degrees and the ride included a climb to 400 meters above sea level, and a 2km descent at speeds around 55-60 kph – so lots of opportunity to test heat management, wind chill, and everything in between.

I prefer to be on the warm side on my rides, so I’d layered up with the Iride Base t-shirt, covered by a Castelli breathable lightly fleeced longsleeve jersey, with the Gabba longsleeve on top. Down below I wore the Polare bibtights, and the Diluvio16 neoprene shoe covers on my feet."

See above quote from Pez Cyling. If I wore that much kit in 10-14 degrees (celsius), I'd be a dehydrated puddle of sweat after 2km. I wore less than that on my commute this morning in -2 degrees of freezing fog.

 

[Bustedknuckle]

"My ‘watershed’ ride in the Gabba came on a day of near perfect conditions – a low cloud blocked most of the daylight, and emitted constant drizzle that turned to rain through the course of this 90 minute ride. The temps hovered between 10-14C degrees and the ride included a climb to 400 meters above sea level, and a 2km descent at speeds around 55-60 kph – so lots of opportunity to test heat management, wind chill, and everything in between.

I prefer to be on the warm side on my rides, so I’d layered up with the Iride Base t-shirt, covered by a Castelli breathable lightly fleeced longsleeve jersey, with the Gabba longsleeve on top. Down below I wore the Polare bibtights, and the Diluvio16 neoprene shoe covers on my feet."

See above quote from Pez Cyling. If I wore that much kit in 10-14 degrees (celsius), I'd be a dehydrated puddle of sweat after 2km. I wore less than that on my commute this morning in -2 degrees of freezing fog.

10-14 degrees C is spring time..even in the rain.

 

[L'arriviste]

Bridgedale winter wool hiking socks under Gaerne Inka shoes fitted slightly too big for the extra sock space. Castelli Diluvio overshoes.

Secret weapon though is probably this Craft Warm Mockneck which in appearance harks back to the HTC days Not my feet but helps with the core.

When I was a poor kid with overshoes that never helped much, I used to fit small plastic bags around my feet and that helped a lot.

On really bad days, best selection of all is a turbo session.