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loky1179 01-13-14 09:58 PM


Originally Posted by Leebo (Post 16407612)
What are use using on your feet? I like insulated winter boots and flat pedals. For the clippy types, shimano, northwave, and 45 north have insulated winter clipless boots.

I'm using platform pedals now, and just got some BIG sorel boots, with room for three pairs of wool socks and I can still wiggle my toes. I can keep my feet warm for an hour and a half. It is the last hour that kills me. I tried some new chemical warmers, and they seemed to work better. My "Little Hotties" give out after an hour and a half; these "Hot Spot" warmers were still going strong hours after my ride. I also got some aerogel insoles, and they seemed to help. I survived a 3 hr ride at -14°F, so I guess I shouldn't complain.

The problem is not lack of insulation, the problem is pressure on my feet squeezing all the blood out. I know I should "spin" more, but have you tried spinning while riding Sorels? The boots alone weigh 5 or 6 pounds. If I get off my bike and walk it for a half mile, my toes warm up, even though my heart rate goes way down. But stopping and walking makes my commute even longer . . .and I might even start to get Angry at Winter!

Next thing I'm going to try is some energy bars made of that Purina Ape chow. Ape Chow . . . mmmmmm. Makes me warm just thinking about it.

erig007 01-13-14 10:10 PM


Originally Posted by loky1179 (Post 16408868)
I'm using platform pedals now, and just got some BIG sorel boots, with room for three pairs of wool socks and I can still wiggle my toes. I can keep my feet warm for an hour and a half. It is the last hour that kills me. I tried some new chemical warmers, and they seemed to work better. My "Little Hotties" give out after an hour and a half; these "Hot Spot" warmers were still going strong hours after my ride. I also got some aerogel insoles, and they seemed to help. I survived a 3 hr ride at -14°F, so I guess I shouldn't complain.

The problem is not lack of insulation, the problem is pressure on my feet squeezing all the blood out. I know I should "spin" more, but have you tried spinning while riding Sorels? The boots alone weigh 5 or 6 pounds. If I get off my bike and walk it for a half mile, my toes warm up, even though my heart rate goes way down. But stopping and walking makes my commute even longer . . .and I might even start to get Angry at Winter!

Next thing I'm going to try is some energy bars made of that Purina Ape chow. Ape Chow . . . mmmmmm. Makes me warm just thinking about it.

Layer with some wool felt liners instead of 3 wool socks to keep the blood flowing inside your feet. One wool socks with 1 or 2 layers of wool felt liners.
If it was me I would focus on having some room to let the blood flowing and would focus on adding several insoles (wool, reflective aluminum, aerogel...) + the plastic bag socks (vapor barrier)
In my case for long rides i wear vapor barrier socks in my mukluks so that the length of the ride has nearly no impact on my feet comfort. I did a 12hr ride the other day at 0F with one 1/2hr part walking and pushing the bike in 3 feet deep snow and my feet were comfy all day long.

Leebo 01-14-14 09:05 AM

I have large( size 15 ) feet. Right now I'm using NEOS overshoes, a liner with some support, and my inserts from my sorrels with thick and thin sock. Works great. bulky but not heavy and very warm. 3 hours at 14 F.


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