Road Cycling - Shoe Covers

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TriDevil
02-03-04, 03:36 PM
Ok, I'm getting tired of cold feet. I live in AZ so I don't really need a thermo-insulated one, just a wind blocker really. Anyone have any suggestions? I have sidi shoes but that shouldn't make a difference. Is there any advantage to having a bootie that goes higher up? Excelsports has a bunch of covers.
Thanks

veghead
02-03-04, 04:16 PM
Go see Matt at Adventure Bicycle and get some toe covers and wool socks. Top of the line Assos toe covers cost less than $20.
roadfix
02-03-04, 04:20 PM
Wrap your toes in sandwich baggies, then put on your shoes.

George

BikeInMN
02-03-04, 04:43 PM
If you're not riding in extreme cold, just get some wind proof & insulated socks. Those should do the trick unless the temps dip below 45 for the length of the ride.
djbowen1
02-03-04, 04:48 PM
I got Louis Garneu or however you spell his name shoe covers from performance for 20 bucks. they are nice forthe price.
shokhead
02-03-04, 04:53 PM
Here in so cal when its low 40's,i use wool socks over reg socks and shoe toe covers. They still get cold,my toes are frozen when i get home so come up with something better. Its only my toes,rest of foot is fine.
RonH
02-04-04, 07:57 AM
I got toe covers from velowear.com and I wear thick Smartwool socks.
Kurt Breuer
02-04-04, 11:33 AM
I use my Pearls down to 10F, after which I use my Sorrels (SP?). Last year I use my Pearls down to -13F for my 9 mile commute, and lightly frostbit my toes. The Sorrels have so far been good down to -14F with about -30F wind chill.