mossi

Friends,

Looking for a good pair of socks to be used in the coming freezing days. The regular shoe covers didn't help (:-

10x.
Mossi.

03FinestAL

What temps are you talking about? I usually wear (in mid to low 30's) a polypro liner sock, Sealskinz, and then a pair of Pearl Izumi Amphib booties over my shoes. Haven't had to deal with much lower temps, if it got colder I would go for a thicker sock instead of the liner. BTW, this combo also keeps my feet dry on those days of "Oregon sunshine".

hi565

I think Pearl Izumi or someone at performancebike.com makes a windproof- water proof sock. I hope that helps will post if i find out more.

Marlin523

I like Smart-Wool socks. I usually buy the heaviest ones and I can find and wear two pair of them. When it really gets cold, I stick toe warmers to the outer pair. Of course, I also wear booties.

astompa

Defeet woolie boolie.

mossi

yep, the mid 30's but i guess the wind makes it less. i was suspicious whether the booties do the work.
10x.

hi565

here are some links

irst the Gore tex sock, is made by gore texc that is the one i was originally talking about https://www.performancebike.com/shop/...tegory_ID=1320 "Three-layer GORE-TEX® laminate combined with a moisture wicking sock will keep your feet bone dry" that is what is says on the website. $39.99

Next is the performance triflex sock.
https://www.performancebike.com/shop/...tegory_ID=1320 "Protect your toes against biting wind chill without overheating. Triflex is thin enough to fit in your shoes, and the laminate of nylon/lycra and fleece is completely wind and waterproof. The bottom panel is CoolMax/Lycra for extra comfort and breathability." that is what the webiste says about those. $17.99

lrzipris

A thin poly liner, then woolie boolies, then booties. This works for me, riding through the SE PA winters, down into the teens.

03FinestAL

I tried the PBS triflex, and I had "squishy foot" anyway. So, they went back and I got the Amphib covers (which are a pretty effective wind cover as well). I then went to REI and bought a couple pairs of the Sealskinz.

55/Rad

Yo 03FinestAL - I hope you were able to enjoy the "Oregon sunshine" this morning. Maybe we can hook up sometime?

55/Rad

03FinestAL

55/Rad-

Enjoyed it out to Hagg Lake and back. Was a little bummed that the park was closed- didn't bring enough food/drink to cruise the perimeter road, so I just turned around past the entry station and headed back home.......

It would be cool to meet up with a forum member for a ride, I always ride solo with just some tunes and it can get a little mind numbing. Maybe after the holiday we can meet up.

gcasillo

Rebel Ingenius wool socks. Good to me.

Corsaire

For me the solution was (for below freezing temps.) Vapor Barriers (VB), although small good, strong plastic bag can do also. For hiking in low, cold temp. I had in my closet these VBs I had bought at Campmor 6 y/ago; so now, they're coming handy for my biking. You see, VBs retain the heat you feet irradiates and stays in there. I wear a sock liner first, the the VB, and over that the wool sock, the the shoe plus the bootie, toastie as hell even at 20 degrees. Or you can always get disposable toe warmers
www.grabberwarmers.com
Corsaire

Leo C. Driscoll

Check out REI or EMS Merino wool socks. Last winter when we had extreme temps in Boston, REI Expedition Merino wool socks were perfect. Of course a lot depends on how you're shod ;-) I usually winter-commute on platforms with Skechers sport shoes and EMS Merino wool.

srf

Wool socks from REI and shoe covers keep you warm, but IMHO shoe covers can be a pain to fit and tend to wear out too quickly. Ordered a pair of weatherproof cycling shoes on EBay, going to see if that works better; and cheaper in the long run.

serotta

Oh yeah, Woolie Boolies are the way to go. From 24 to 32 I use toe warmers or complete covers. From 18 to 23 I use a baggie over the Woolie Boolies, then the shoe, then the covers. Under 18 I use copious amounts of Bailey's in my coffee and I look out the windows between cups. Sometimes I even walk out in the garage and look at my rollers.

oboeguy

Smart Wool rocks. I also like my Thorlo socks. Both have been nice to have under the booties. Haven't double-up yet, but that's because I don't go for very long rides in the cold (maybe 30 miles tops?).

fb444

Why mess around with thick socks and boot covers in the winter. For less than 50 bucks you can pick up a pair of AXO Vertigo shoes from Cambria bike. Granted they are meant for MTB but if you are expecting snow and ice (Michigan winter) they also offer good grip.