Bike Forums

Bike Forums (https://www.bikeforums.net/forum.php)
-   Commuting (https://www.bikeforums.net/commuting/)
-   -   Cold Weather Boots (https://www.bikeforums.net/commuting/1091253-cold-weather-boots.html)

Colorado Kid 12-10-16 12:44 PM

Cold Weather Boots
 
The early morning temps. are sometimes brutal! What I'm thinking of using are ECW boots. (A.K.A. Bunny Boots.) I think they are rated at -30F or below. I doesn't get that cold here in Boulder but I was wondering, do they make good Winter Commuter shoes?

CliffordK 12-10-16 01:42 PM

A little déjà vu?

Follow up with the post you already started before starting a new one.
http://www.bikeforums.net/winter-cyc...her-boots.html

SalukiJim 12-11-16 07:32 AM

Believe it or not..
 
One tip I tried recently is to wrap some aluminum foil around the front part of your foot. It's a great insulator! Just be sure to wrap the foil in between a couple of layers of saran wrap because the foil tends to shred up quite a bit

MattDwyerva 12-11-16 08:00 AM

I noticed that if I wear my PI AmFib tights, my feet are warmer than if I wear other tights. I wear sobike benk winter pants over the tights in cold weather. I use garneau high vis winter shoe covers as well below 40F. When desperate, I wear foam socks, but very sweaty then.

Bizman 12-11-16 11:38 AM

I use lake 302 winter boots with good results by themselves down to about 25 F.

If I need more protection I use plastic bags (2-4 per foot depending on how cold and how much wind) on the outside of the boot held in place with rubber bands. This works really well, is cheap, and they are recyclable.

When conditions get worse I use my Neo Overshoes that I insert my Lake 302 boots into (now wearing 2 pair of boots).

When the worst conditions are are here I use the Lake winter boots, Neo Overshoes and turn my Hotronics foots warmers on that are already installed in my Lake Boots. My feet are always warm in any conditions!

fietsbob 12-11-16 11:50 AM

I got Some really warm Insulated rubber boots in Alberta , in the winter, there..

They? China.. is where things get made .. for consumers..

noglider 12-14-16 01:42 PM


Originally Posted by SalukiJim (Post 19244377)
One tip I tried recently is to wrap some aluminum foil around the front part of your foot. It's a great insulator! Just be sure to wrap the foil in between a couple of layers of saran wrap because the foil tends to shred up quite a bit

Really? I'm going to try this. Maybe I'll put the foil in a sandwich bag.

kellichou 12-14-16 02:13 PM

I have the Columbia Bugaboot, which is lightweight, super warm, and I love it.

Mine must be a women's version, which I can't find on Columbia's site. My boot looks similar to the picture, but it has purple laces. It's also great for snowshoeing.

SalukiJim 12-18-16 06:37 PM


Originally Posted by noglider (Post 19251243)
Really? I'm going to try this. Maybe I'll put the foil in a sandwich bag.

Check out this link:
https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=...lklLy56UdFO47A

noglider 12-18-16 07:50 PM

Good video, [MENTION=450482]SalukiJim[/MENTION]. Thanks.


All times are GMT -6. The time now is 09:12 PM.


Copyright © 2026 MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands. All rights reserved. Use of this site indicates your consent to the Terms of Use.