Go Back  Bike Forums > Bike Forums > Commuting
Reload this Page >

Footwear

Search
Notices
Commuting Bicycle commuting is easier than you think, before you know it, you'll be hooked. Learn the tips, hints, equipment, safety requirements for safely riding your bike to work.

Footwear

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 11-03-14 | 01:21 PM
  #1  
Thread Starter
Senior Member
 
Joined: Mar 2014
Posts: 2,306
Likes: 22
From: Mooresville, NC (Charlotte suburb)

Bikes: Cannondale Synapse, Trek 5000 TCT, Giant OCR

Footwear

Now that it's getting colder, what type of footwear are you using under (or over) your shoes?

Sorry, couldn't resist the sister thread to Headwear.

I get cold toes on the way in. On the coldest days, I have used the toe warmer packs. Today was 31/32F for my ride in and my toes started getting cold around the halfway point. I wiggle them some, but mostly just suffer. Is there a better solution?
mgw4jc is offline  
Reply
Old 11-03-14 | 01:35 PM
  #2  
linnefaulk's Avatar
Senior Member
 
Joined: May 2014
Posts: 1,845
Likes: 9
From: florida

Bikes: 1990 Trek 820, 1995 Trek 1220

I wear Rocky Gore-Tex socks. They block the wind.
linnefaulk is offline  
Reply
Old 11-03-14 | 01:53 PM
  #3  
Senior Member
 
Joined: Aug 2012
Posts: 1,850
Likes: 0
From: Lancaster, PA, USA

Bikes: 2012 Trek Allant, 2016 Bianchi Volpe Disc

Once it gets consistently below freezing, I switch to wearing wool socks and hiking boots. Keeps my toes warm down to about 15F.
spivonious is offline  
Reply
Old 11-03-14 | 02:56 PM
  #4  
rumrunn6's Avatar
Senior Member
15 Anniversary
Community Builder
 
Joined: Jul 2008
Posts: 30,447
Likes: 4,541
From: 25 miles northwest of Boston

Bikes: Bottecchia Sprint, GT Timberline 29r, Marin Muirwoods 29er, Trek FX Alpha 7.0

you know you can re-use most chemical warmers, just put them in an airtight plastic bag, they will shut down, then when you need them again just take them out and give them a little air most are good to go again. thicker hand warmers last longer and can be re-used more easily
rumrunn6 is offline  
Reply
Old 11-03-14 | 03:10 PM
  #5  
Senior Member
 
Joined: Oct 2004
Posts: 947
Likes: 0
From: Montreal, Quebec

Bikes: Litespeed Ultimate 2006, Litespeed Pisgah , Specialized Roubaix 2008, Trek Madone 2011

Originally Posted by linnefaulk
I wear Rocky Gore-Tex socks. They block the wind.
I've been riding the past week in 6 to 10C wearing Gore Tex socks and Gore Toe Covers on my road shoes. Keeps me warm and dry.
jimblairo is offline  
Reply
Old 11-03-14 | 03:50 PM
  #6  
scoatw's Avatar
Senior Member
 
Joined: Aug 2007
Posts: 1,536
Likes: 4
From: central ohio

Bikes: 96 gary fisher 'utopia' : 99 Softride 'Norwester'(for sale), 1972 Raleigh Twenty. Surly 1x1 converted to 1x8, 96 Turner Burner

At those temperatures I wear Keen sandals with socks and Louis Garneau shoe covers. I wear those to about 28f or so. Once the temps start getting consistently cold I switch to LL Bean Snow sneakers. They keep my feet warm to about 0f, give or take.
scoatw is offline  
Reply
Old 11-03-14 | 03:52 PM
  #7  
jwarner's Avatar
Fahrradfahrer
 
Joined: Sep 2014
Posts: 367
Likes: 1
From: Anchorage, Alaska

Bikes: n+1

Good hiking boots and BMX-style platform pedals. I escalate from there as the weather gets colder.
jwarner is offline  
Reply
Old 11-04-14 | 04:27 AM
  #8  
TransitBiker's Avatar
contiuniously variable
10 Anniversary
 
Joined: Apr 2014
Posts: 2,280
Likes: 9
From: Southeastern Pennsylvania

Bikes: 2012 Breezer Uptown Infinity, Fuji Varsity

https://www.bikeforums.net/commuting/...nter-gear.html

- Andy
TransitBiker is offline  
Reply
Old 11-04-14 | 08:17 AM
  #9  
GeneO's Avatar
Senior Member
Titanium Club Membership
15 Anniversary
 
Joined: May 2010
Posts: 2,528
Likes: 152
From: midwest

Bikes: 2018 Roubaix Expert Di2, 2016 Diverge Expert X1

At those temps a thick Merino wool sock over a thinner summer sock in regular clipless riding shoes is enough for my toes to keep warm.
GeneO is offline  
Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
Dreww10
Winter Cycling
20
11-23-14 07:52 AM
riko
Fifty Plus (50+)
9
01-16-13 02:45 PM
bnelson
Winter Cycling
9
12-17-10 04:36 PM
oboeguy
Commuting
21
12-12-10 01:39 AM
FreddyV
Road Cycling
42
01-13-10 11:07 AM

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are Off
Pingbacks are Off
Refbacks are Off



Contact Us - Archive - Advertising - Cookie Policy - Privacy Statement - Terms of Service -

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