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I know this looks 'tacky' but I carry the plastic wrappers from a loaf
of bread, for use in the winter. These take up virtually no space in a pocket or pack and protect me well from cold wind or rain. Hope this helps. Lewis. ************** |
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I will fiddle a little with the sandal and socks thing this winter, just for curiosity. Now I have an idea of how to use neoprene socks, if I ever find some which are inexpensive. I was referring to neoprene booties. These go over the shoes. And would provide some wind protection. http://www.coloradocyclist.com/commo...419&TextMode=0 http://www.nashbar.com/profile.cfm?c...eid=&pagename= |
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Warm Biking Shoes for Cold Winter Commute ?
Last winter I bought Shimano SH-MT90 shoes.
http://cycle.shimano-eu.com/catalog/...=1127977037399 Those are like SPD compatible trekking shoes. They also have a Gore-Tex liner and are wider than Shimano shoes normally are. I have been very happy with them. I have also Gaerne polars but the problem with them is that they are (at least for my feet) very narrow. JuMi jbuch wrote: An occasional 0 F (-18 C), more common 20 F (-7 C) temperatures. Eastern Central Iowa. I am seeking the experience of others with warm winter biking shoes. I tried three pairs of wool socks in clipless cycling shoes, and this was pretty cold because of stuffing so much into a summer shoe just cuts off the circulation and leaves the foot cold. There seems to be a lot of heat loss through the metallic sole connections. Platform pedals with hiking boots or insulated field boots and wool socks works pretty good, but I lose some pedaling efficiency from the platform pedals, but not enough to endure colder feet. Overboots probably don't do much to stop the conductive heat loss through the sole/attachment/pedal route, and I haven't tried them yet because of that possibility. Actually, with good wool socks and a liner, stiff soled full leather athletic "Walking Shoes" also work fine to a little less than 20 F for an hour ride. On a dry day. |
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jbuch wrote:
An occasional 0 F (-18 C), more common 20 F (-7 C) temperatures. Eastern Central Iowa. I am seeking the experience of others with warm winter biking shoes. I tried three pairs of wool socks in clipless cycling shoes, and this was pretty cold because of stuffing so much into a summer shoe just cuts off the circulation and leaves the foot cold. There seems to be a lot of heat loss through the metallic sole connections. Platform pedals with hiking boots or insulated field boots and wool socks works pretty good, but I lose some pedaling efficiency from the platform pedals, but not enough to endure colder feet. Overboots probably don't do much to stop the conductive heat loss through the sole/attachment/pedal route, and I haven't tried them yet because of that possibility. Actually, with good wool socks and a liner, stiff soled full leather athletic "Walking Shoes" also work fine to a little less than 20 F for an hour ride. On a dry day. We have much the same climate here in Indiana. Here is what I have found * More socks DON'T make you warmer - one good pair of wool and a nice loosish fitting shoe will be better than a bunch of socks * Longer socks DO keep your feet warmer - make sure the blood getting to the feet is warm when it gets there, this includes tights and long socks under the tights * Keep your shoes loose - nothing will make your feet colder than tight shoes * Use the chemical toe warmers - make sure to keep them well ventilated and dry, they don't work when they can't get O2 * Neoprene is your friend - you gotta keep the air off the front of the shoe but leave enough room in the shoe for your foot and the chemical toe warmers to breathe * Insulating the footbeds is SUPER important - using the rules above most of your heat loss can be through the cleat attachment screws, make sure you are insolated from the cleat - Wallmart has good insulated liners cheap If you dare, visit http://www.icebike.org/Clothing/footwear.htm Dave Noblesville IN |
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