Your latest bike purchase?

[dkel]

No more cold feet:


No more saddle bag that won't fit my stuff and occupies the space where my tail light goes:

[TwoWheelsDC]

No more saddle bag that won't fit my stuff and occupies the space where my tail light goes:

Hmmm...I may have to look into this. The saddle bag on my new all-weather commuter causes the same problem.

[dkel]

Hmmm...I may have to look into this. The saddle bag on my new all-weather commuter causes the same problem.

This is what I got. Cheap. Possibly too simple. Doubtless not weather resistant. Better than what I had before, for my purposes.

[vern]

No more cold feet:


No more saddle bag that won't fit my stuff and occupies the space where my tail light goes:

I'd like to know what you think of the shoe covers after you use them in the coming mid-week. My current covers are nearing replacement so I'm looking at options. I'm currently using some Garneau's but I'm not pleased by how quickly the velcro fasterners have begun to tear away from the bootie, so I won't re-purchase them.

[dkel]

I'd like to know what you think of the shoe covers after you use them in the coming mid-week. My current covers are nearing replacement so I'm looking at options. I'm currently using some Garneau's but I'm not pleased by how quickly the velcro fasterners have begun to tear away from the bootie, so I won't re-purchase them.

I'll let you know. They're the first booties I've ever had, so even if I think they're great, it may mean nothing, since I have no standard for comparison.

[hozn]

I'll let you know. They're the first booties I've ever had, so even if I think they're great, it may mean nothing, since I have no standard for comparison.

Are you wearing those over sandals -- or did I miss you mentioning that you had found shoes?

In my experience PI covers are pretty good. I had one set that started breaking apart near laces after a few uses, but I think that was a fluke / bad model. I have some pretty ragged ones that I've had for a few years and some newer "wxb pro someting-or-other" ones that seem decent too. Not as warm as my boots, but good for me down to upper 20s (for an hour or less).

[PotomacCyclist]

I have a pair of neoprene bike shoe covers. I think the brand is Descente. The big problem I've had is that they can't cover up the cleats and the holes in the bottom of the bike shoe. That's always going to be one of the biggest problems with keeping your feet warm on cold winter rides.

Maybe the solution is to have a neoprene insole, but that is going to be thick, so the shoe would need to have more space than usual. Or you could use thin socks with the insole.

I don't know if any company sells neoprene insoles. I found this old thread on BikeForums.net:

http://www.bikeforums.net/winter-cyc...t-insoles.html

Someone posted a link to Aerogel insoles. They aren't bike-specific but they could work with some trimming.

http://workingperson.com/polarwrap-i...fm-250375.html

[mstone]

The suggestion I've seen (but haven't tried) is to cut up one of those mylar emergency blankets and put that between the insole and sole. I've got a set of boots on the way because I've found dealing with shoe covers to be a pain.

[Vicegrip]

I have a pair of neoprene bike shoe covers. I think the brand is Descente. The big problem I've had is that they can't cover up the cleats and the holes in the bottom of the bike shoe. That's always going to be one of the biggest problems with keeping your feet warm on cold winter rides.

Maybe the solution is to have a neoprene insole, but that is going to be thick, so the shoe would need to have more space than usual. Or you could use thin socks with the insole.

I don't know if any company sells neoprene insoles. I found this old thread on BikeForums.net:

http://www.bikeforums.net/winter-cyc...t-insoles.html

Someone posted a link to Aerogel insoles. They aren't bike-specific but they could work with some trimming.

http://workingperson.com/polarwrap-i...fm-250375.html

this was the key improvment I did last year. I had a pair of cycling shoes that became too large after a while and found that 2 shoe liners worked wonders to keep always cold feet warm. Two liners and one or two layers of neoprene shoe covers worked from cool to Polar Vortex. Too tight shoes make for cold feet too so adding thick liners to a snug shoe might not help.

[ian74]

[QUOTE=dkel;103436]No more cold feet:


I got the same booties for Christmas and have to say they are a nice accessory. I went out for a two hour ride when it was in the low 30s and my feet were comfortable, where as with toe covers only my toes would have been cold and painful.

I did ride in them last week to work in the morning, when it was in the upper 20s and after my hour commute, my feet were still cold and achy, but not nearly as bad as if riding without them. It was more tolerable. I have them on my shoes, and I also have toe covers underneath them. I did notice that when I got to work and took of my socks they were soaked with sweat. I figured that is why my feet got so cold. It's funny, my feet never felt hot, so I can't figure why I had sweated so much.

I can't wait to test them out later this week when the temp drops. I do have to admit I feel like they look silly. Like cycling in moon boots.

Let us know how they work for you. I'm still looking for the magic bullet to solve my cold toe problems.