Originally Posted by
erig007
Yep, to keep your insulation layer dry but not only it also prevent heat loss via insensible (and sensible) perspiration and more effects that don't really apply to feet
(insensible perspiration: perspiration that evaporates before the body can detect it as moisture)
Vapor Barrier Liners: Theory & Application
http://andrewskurka.com/2011/vapor-b...y-application/
To prevent too much sensible perspiration from happening my rule of thumb is to use
VB socks from 20F and below but it can varies with metabolism, where the VBL is used etc...
Excellent write up, thanks for the link. I had not heard / read it explained so well in the past.
Erig007 - I have been thinking about a pair of Steger's for a long time. I have always just muddled through .......... maybe I just need to pull the trigger and spend the money. I ride with flat pedals so they should work. Do you wear a size up? Only problem is that I like to try boots on first and I am not going to Ely any time soon.