Electric socks?

PatriciaK

PatriciaK

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Region
USA
City
Pacific Northwest and Piedmont Triad
Looking for some so i can ride in colder weather - my toes (especially) and feet start to get numb when the temps get down into the 40s. I'm overwhelmed at Amazon - anyone have recommendations? I especially need heat in the toe area, and am going not to have to use those one-use throw away things...
 
PatriciaK said:
Looking for some so i can ride in colder weather - my toes (especially) and feet start to get numb when the temps get down into the 40s. I'm overwhelmed at Amazon - anyone have recommendations? I especially need heat in the toe area, and am going not to have to use those one-use throw away things...
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Have you considered toe covers?



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You could also try something like and make sure to order a size up, so it fits over your shoes.


I use something like this and it has served me well in the Chicago winters (like 20 below 0)and I do cycle regularly in the winter. I once tried to bike 10 miles without using those and my toes were numb and it was painful.
If you spend 30 mins browsing through different options, I am sure you will find one.


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I have SOREL hi-top faux fur lined, vulcanized rubber sneakers. Got 'em at Dicks Sporting Goods. So far I've ridden down to 30 degrees and my feet have stayed warm. I also ride for a hour at a time. Bonus is they (SOREL) claim the shoes are very water resistant, but I have yet to test that part. In the past I had good luck with the above mentioned toe covers. Motorcycle shops like Cycle Gear sell FreezeOut liners that work pretty well. They also had heated socks at one point but I think they plugged into the bikes power supply.
 
Ex snowmobile rider here. We used to wear boots that kept us snug in sub zero temps. Have you looked at what's available for those people? Would anything like that work? Dunno, just wondering....
 
I've donated more of the toe covers than I care to admit to the Chicago Lakeshore Trailside on winter nights. They do work well if you take more care than I do to keep them fitted.
 
With my La Free, I have to be careful about shoes because the front fender is really close to my toes when turning. I'm afraid that big insulated boots might be too much and I'd be hitting them all the time. That's why I'm interested mostly in the electric (battery operated) socks 😉. I also think it's more an issue with my feet than the actual temperature - they just get cold really easily.
 
Bama socks

I think you live on the wet side? You might try these. I tried to try them inside my rubber calks but my boots were too tight. Western WA loggers swear by them. They just would not fit inside my boots and I was disappointed. Anyway, the point is, they keep your feet dry inside rubber boots and have a bit of insulation to help.
 
I purchased a pair of electrically heated socks (Black Friday sale), but I've only worn them once because it hasn't been cold enough. I did wear them one day, but I ended up turning the power off half way through my ride. It warmed up enough that the electrically heated function was no longer needed to keep my feet warm.

I like them, but I wonder how they'll hold up after multiple washings. Yes, I know they can be washed, but compared to heated gloves my heated socks will probably need to be washed a lot more.
 
Also consider neoprene socks, without batteries:

www.rei.com

NRS HydroSkin 0.5 Wet Socks | REI Co-op

Protecting your feet and keeping them warm without the soggy bulk of regular socks, NRS HydroSkin® wetsocks are the ultimate wet-shoe liner. And, hey, they work great with sandals, too.
www.rei.com www.rei.com

Campmor used to have fantastic ones for about $8.
 
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