Lanolin for protecting toes?
11-23-10, 06:43 PM
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Lanolin for protecting toes?
I was reading an Andy Hampsten interview and he referred to using "lanolin prep" for the gavia stage (https://www.belgiumkneewarmers.com/20...-years-on.html). But he referred to that as being separate from heat embrocation. Was he referring to thick, pure, PLAIN lanolin? I'm not interested in cycling specific embrocations with heat and high prices.
I've always had problems keeping my toes warm on both chilly days that are too warm for booties, and on really cold days when wool socks, taped shoe vents, and booties don't suffice. So when I read that interview it occurred to me that I could try coating my toes and wool socks with lanolin. Do you think it would block the wind well enough? Do people already do this? The problem is that I'm having difficulty finding PLAIN and THICK lanolin. I've found oils, hair stuff, breast feeding stuff, knitting stuff, but nothing like what I imagine Andy Hampsten used.
Where can I find something like this?
I've always had problems keeping my toes warm on both chilly days that are too warm for booties, and on really cold days when wool socks, taped shoe vents, and booties don't suffice. So when I read that interview it occurred to me that I could try coating my toes and wool socks with lanolin. Do you think it would block the wind well enough? Do people already do this? The problem is that I'm having difficulty finding PLAIN and THICK lanolin. I've found oils, hair stuff, breast feeding stuff, knitting stuff, but nothing like what I imagine Andy Hampsten used.
Where can I find something like this?
11-23-10, 07:07 PM
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That was 22 years ago. They make better winter shoes now. Better socks. Better booties. Charcoal toe warmers. Etc.
Or you can be like Andy and have slimy feet.
Or you can be like Andy and have slimy feet.
11-24-10, 01:34 PM
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I was reading an Andy Hampsten interview and he referred to using "lanolin prep" for the gavia stage (https://www.belgiumkneewarmers.com/20...-years-on.html). But he referred to that as being separate from heat embrocation. Was he referring to thick, pure, PLAIN lanolin? I'm not interested in cycling specific embrocations with heat and high prices.
I've always had problems keeping my toes warm on both chilly days that are too warm for booties, and on really cold days when wool socks, taped shoe vents, and booties don't suffice. So when I read that interview it occurred to me that I could try coating my toes and wool socks with lanolin. Do you think it would block the wind well enough? Do people already do this? The problem is that I'm having difficulty finding PLAIN and THICK lanolin. I've found oils, hair stuff, breast feeding stuff, knitting stuff, but nothing like what I imagine Andy Hampsten used.
Where can I find something like this?
I've always had problems keeping my toes warm on both chilly days that are too warm for booties, and on really cold days when wool socks, taped shoe vents, and booties don't suffice. So when I read that interview it occurred to me that I could try coating my toes and wool socks with lanolin. Do you think it would block the wind well enough? Do people already do this? The problem is that I'm having difficulty finding PLAIN and THICK lanolin. I've found oils, hair stuff, breast feeding stuff, knitting stuff, but nothing like what I imagine Andy Hampsten used.
Where can I find something like this?
11-24-10, 01:51 PM
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I slap vasoline on my knuckles for cool fall days. It helps keep out the cold and keeps them from drying out catching the cool dry air. This is for regular glove riding. Just make sure to keep it off your fingers for braking purposes.
11-24-10, 01:57 PM
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It isn't that weird. I have used vasoline like products with lanolin on my face to prevent wind burn. It also has the effect of keeping my skin a bit warmer.
11-24-10, 01:59 PM
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This stuff is pricey but good too. I have used it has a hand cream.
11-24-10, 03:55 PM
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Why not just use embro...or some sort of cheaper alternative?
11-24-10, 04:17 PM
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Try untaping your vents, you could be over dressed. If you bundle up too much, it can cause you to sweat (sometimes before you even get started), and the sweat makes you cold. (cause thats what it's designed to do) If your socks feel wet at the toes when you take your shoes off, then this is likely the problem. You want to keep them just cool enough that you don't sweat. Just something I've learned over the past few winters supervising a prison yard 8 hrs a day, hope it helps.
