cold toes

[KathiCville]

All of the above are great ideas, particularly the point about blood circulation.........Last winter I wore SealSkinz socks made with a fleece liner. They made a big difference when worn over a wool sock in my roomy winter riding boot. (The winter boot is a size larger than my warm weather shoe, to allow for layering.)

If your shoe has enough space at the toes, you can add a Heat Grabber or other small chemical warming pack. (@$1 pair) Let them heat up for 5 minutes or so before you put them in your shoes. If you ride less than 3 hours, they'll be good for at least a second ride. Just take them out of your shoes and immediately wrap them tightly in foil to cut off the air supply so they'll cool down to 'dormancy.'.....The packs work well in gloves, too. Don't use them directly on your skin. Have at least a thin layer between you and the pack.

Have fun!! Winter riding is great when you're dressed for it!

[Pedal Wench]

If you ride less than 3 hours, they'll be good for at least a second ride. Just take them out of your shoes and immediately wrap them tightly in foil to cut off the air supply so they'll cool down to 'dormancy.'.....

I had no idea!!! That's brilliant! I wonder if foil until they've cooled enough, then another layer of plastic to keep it airtight. I've hesitated using them on shorter rides because I didn't want to waste them. (Although, I've been known to keep them stuck on my toes for the drive home. And an few hours after that...) This is probably the best tip of the day!

[ASammy1]

I got my toe warmers here on TE. http://www.teamestrogen.com/prodDS_19033.html

They make a big difference.

[sundial]

Last winter I used bootie covers (not the kind for my hiney ) but this year I bought Specialized Defrosters. They are windproof and waterproof. I think next year Specialized will offer these in ladies sizes but since I wear a 43 I can get by with the men's.

[PinkBike]

nothing nothing nothing

no matter what - i have wool socks, neoprene socks, toe covers, shoe covers - and i still get frosted toes.

i'm thinking of asking santa for the specialized bg defroster shoes, thanks for the suggestion!

[chris Williams]

thank you ladies...I tried sandwich bags last Sunday...lol... and about 1/2 hr into the ride my feet were numb. I'm going to buy wool socks and toe covers tomorrow... Oh and I ride with clips....still getting use to them... feel right over last week....

[fidlfreek]

I also vote for PI Calietoes.

Careful though, they do tear pretty easily when you go down under the bike...slips are normal in wet/winter...lucky they're cheap

[KathiCville]

I had no idea!!! That's brilliant! I wonder if foil until they've cooled enough, then another layer of plastic to keep it airtight. I've hesitated using them on shorter rides because I didn't want to waste them. (Although, I've been known to keep them stuck on my toes for the drive home. And an few hours after that...) This is probably the best tip of the day!

Glad the tip was useful! I'm sure I picked it up here on TE last winter when I was desperate for ways to keep my digits warm! :-) And, yes, I DO often stick the foil-wrapped packs into a plastic bag or a small tin with a tight lid. (I should have said that in my first post.) The key is to store them in something air-tight as soon as possible.

Also, if I'm at all dubious about whether I can really get a full second ride out of a pair, I'll use them for walking my dog. (Hour or less.) That way, if the packs don't have a lot of oomph left in them, I'm not stuck part way through a long ride with cold fingers.....