I have the same issues with my feet. I wear Uggs boots which are suede lined with shearling with one or 2 layers of wool socks. I have been told electric socks are good but haven't tried them.
For the core, my back and arm pits would sweat with a jacket so I use a windblock like the Riv lobster bib or something like that in the front leaving my back open except for the layers I'm wearing. In the 40°s I wear a short sleeve wool sweater w/2 prs of wool arm warmers with the wind block. I add leg warmers on top if pants. And on my hands, leather shearling gloves with the Riv overmitts. I am cold for 1 1/2 miles or about 10 min but am warm after that. If my arms start to sweat I can peel a layer of arm warmers down. If I make a stop in a store, I push the arm and leg warmers down. I also have ear covers that are like triangles to cover my ears. Hats make me sweat but I do wear one in the 30°s. I always have the possum nack gaiter too. But all these little things pack down small if I have to stuff them in the bag. I take my gloves inside so they can keep warm on the next leg of the ride. On Thursday, January 27, 2022 at 7:50:34 AM UTC-5 ascpgh wrote: > As an unreformed connected foot/pedal rider due to results of injury and > recovery. I have a pair of Lake brand cold weather riding shoes that look a > bit like a cross country ski "boot" that I've had for decades. They aren't > waterproof but not on my problem list these days. The fit feels sloppy > because I can get lots of sock into them ad the straps don't create > constrictions which makes them less than ideal for more serious or long > rides in warmer temps.. > [image: E3600B58-E41D-4E30-A439-483D3BA41AAA_1_105_c.jpeg] > > Andy Cheatham > Pittsburgh > > On Thursday, January 27, 2022 at 3:07:08 AM UTC-5 Kushan wrote: > >> Hi all - >> >> Daily temperatures have been dropping to lower 40s F here in Seattle. I >> am finding that my usual California winter riding apparel isn't working out >> well in these conditions. I wanted to get some suggestion on a couple of >> problem areas: >> >> - How do you keep your feet warm? I have been using thick merino wool >> socks and mountain biking shoes >> <https://www.rei.com/product/144906/pearl-izumi-x-alp-flow-mountain-bike-shoes-mens?CAWELAID=120217890006420810&CAGPSPN=pla&CAAGID=104474362029&CATCI=pla-580970790450&cm_mmc=PLA_Google%7C21700000001700551_1449060002%7C92700056047375725%7CNB%7C71700000066356832&gclid=Cj0KCQiA_8OPBhDtARIsAKQu0gYKr3u3g3jJtUFMpyHdzwK8gsHvUgTv2LHg-935Gc5sKxvRxwn1uJUaAuQAEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds>. >> >> After about an hour or so in 40-degree, no sun weather, my feet are >> starting to get cold (no rain involved). After about two hours, I am >> starting to feel numbness in my toes. I would like to go for longer (5-6 >> hours) ride. >> >> - Based on some older threads here, I am using full-sleeve merino shirt >> <https://www.rei.com/product/192913/rei-co-op-merino-185-long-sleeve-base-layer-top-mens-tall-sizes> >> >> with a breathable jacket >> <https://www.rei.com/product/169110/pearl-izumi-quest-barrier-convertible-cycling-jacket-mens>. >> >> While this keeps my upper body warm, I have two problems - the jersey is >> soaking wet with sweat after two hours. This is on a mostly flat roads >> where I would generally be dry in warmer weather. The other problem is that >> after the ride, the skin on my upper body is red. It feels somewhat similar >> to how the uncovered areas of skin (such as face) turn red after being out >> in cold for long. I don't have the problem with skin redness when I wear >> the same jersey (but no jacket) in a bit warmer weather (50s or 60s). So >> it's hard to determine whether my upper body is too hot or too cold. >> >> I know this is highly personal and specific but I would really appreciate >> any advice on what I can do or try. Don't want to stop/cut back on riding >> during winters. >> >> Best >> Kushan >> > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/b03a197a-ae5d-4272-95db-055414502d0cn%40googlegroups.com.
