Originally Posted by
PatrickGSR94
Well I also want to continue my January streak, since I hardly commuted at all in January of last year. This year I'm 4 for 4 so far. I've mentioned it before but my problem is being out sub-freezing temperatures for 80+ minutes at a time (15.5 miles) and my toes going numb. I've tried all manner of combinations of materials and setups on my feet but toes still freeze.
Constricted blood flow can obliterate the effectiveness of layers if it makes them tighter, which is why extra or thicker socks never worked for me. We need the blood flow to keep extremities warm. Best for me have been the thicker neoprene shoe covers, and I can put something between those and the shoe as well.
Also, I mention because people sometimes dispute me on this so I think it's not generally known, keeping the lower legs warmer (to keep the blood warm) helps with the feet. Ditto wrists and forearms.