My latest choice are a set of Merrill hiking boots with wool socks.
Heaviness varies with the cold. Have a couple pair of "heavy duty"
wool work socks (aka railroad socks) that are decent. Otherwise it's
often merino snowboarding or skiing socks. The boots were recommended
at my local REI by an
On Oct 15, 9:21 am, jandrews_nyc wrote:
> wondering if there are any recommendations for
> shoes to bike in...clip free of course, that are warm and not super
> heavy and not offensive.
Here in New England, I like any leather shoe with waterproof gunk on
it, and wool socks (smartwool is good)
In the winter I use a pair of Montrail "Approach" shoes. Rock
climbers use these to hike up to cliffs, before changing to climbing
shoes. They are heavier and warmer than sneakers but lighter than
hiking shoes. The sole is quite stiff and has a very shallow waffle
pattern. Buy a size that will
On Thu, Oct 15, 2009 at 7:58 PM, Angus wrote:
>
> The only two things I have learned:
>
> Do use "chemical toe warmers" and wool socks.
> Don't wear Chuck Taylor All Stars...way too much airflow for winter
> riding.
>
> Angus
>
> On Oct 15, 8:21 am, jandrews_nyc wrote:
>> There was recently a po
I have to second that plastic shopping bags with thick wool socks over
them work really well. I usually wear some sort shoe that does not
allow much airflow for the outside layer. Lightweight leather hiking
shoes work well. Sorels are nice too, but I find the sole to be too
bulky for my liking wh
I try to ride a few times a week in the winter well below freezing
(down to about 10 degrees). My feet always seem to be colder with
clipless pedals-- i attribute this to the smaller surface area. Extra
socks are not helpful if they make your foot cramped in the shoe.
Plastic shopping bags work su
The only two things I have learned:
Do use "chemical toe warmers" and wool socks.
Don't wear Chuck Taylor All Stars...way too much airflow for winter
riding.
Angus
On Oct 15, 8:21 am, jandrews_nyc wrote:
> There was recently a post about sneakers for cycling in...now that its
> getting chilly.
On Thu, Oct 15, 2009 at 9:55 AM, jandrews_nyc wrote:
>
> Right, Good Point...as far as defining Cold..
> I am cold now, and it's only 50 degrees!
> I will probably ride (in NEW YORK CITY ) through the holidays but I
> usually put by bike away in Jan and Feb
> I'm interested in longer rides on tho
I think if you live in the northern US or Canada right now
everyone's freezing !!
It's just too cold too fast. It seems just a few weeks ago I was
riding in the 70's here in Ohio . now it's 40.
Come February though that 40 degrees will look sweet, as we have
our "winter blood" .
I
Right, Good Point...as far as defining Cold..
I am cold now, and it's only 50 degrees!
I will probably ride (in NEW YORK CITY ) through the holidays but I
usually put by bike away in Jan and Feb
I'm interested in longer rides on those cold but sunny days where one
could have an enjoyable day trip
Define Cold though ..
I'm not a fan of cold weather but I wear the same shoes and
socks from about 30 degrees to 100. If I need some extra warmth below
that . plastic bags do the trick(over my socks, under shoes). The
feet can get a little moist, but it doesn't matter because no c
I find that inserting plastic bags into the toes of any shoe work
really well once it gets below 30. Bags in mittens work as well.
On Oct 15, 10:02 am, Ken Yokanovich
wrote:
> I own a pair of North Face Snowcat boots. They are comfortable for
> riding down to about 10 degrees. (I have a REALLY
I own a pair of North Face Snowcat boots. They are comfortable for
riding down to about 10 degrees. (I have a REALLY HARD time keeping my
feet warm.) I have big feet so being able to get the size 14 was a
major reason for me to get them. I have enough room to run Smart Wool
Merino wool hunting
On Oct 15, 2009, at 8:21 AM, jandrews_nyc wrote:
> There was recently a post about sneakers for cycling in...now that its
> getting chilly...I"m wondering if there are any recommendations for
> shoes to bike in...clip free of course, that are warm and not super
> heavy and not offensive.
Uggs s
For winter commuting here in Chicago, I have a one size up pair of
flat soled sneakers under which I wear extra thick Filson merino wool
socks.
Probably would not be ideal for extra long fitness rides. I walk with
weights and run in the winter for fitness. Biking rides longer than
45 minutes at
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