Help me keep my feet warm!!

[jimo746]

Now that winter is rapidly approaching I am becoming increasingly aware that my Specialized cycling shoes are really for warm/dry weather use only.
Years ago I wore Sidi Dominators which seemed to offer more weather protection than my current shoes, after yesterdays ride my toes were bloody freezing!

So do I go for a seperate pair of winter shoes? If so, what?

Or do I go for some kind of winter sock or overboot?

Whatever I get will be used for MTB off & on road, and I don't want to spend vast amounts of cash either.

 

[saltyman]

Seal skinz mid length thermals will keep you warm and dry!

 

[markoc]

Seal skinz mid length thermals will keep you warm and dry!

My immediate thoughts when I saw the topic. I picked some up a year or so ago and they're great.

 

[jimo746]

Really? I know a few people who have used Sealskinz gloves for non-mtb duties and were not particulary impressed.
I'll have a look and keep an open mind though...

 

[dbmtb]

Assos Merinos socks or whatever they call them these days.
Embrocation/Heat balm
I have a pair of Shimano winter boots but it's not necessary half the time when your socks are right. Some waterproof shoe covers to keep the rain/wind out would be a good idea though....

 

[Khane]

bought myself a pair of specialized defrosters last winter and they are awesome.

bone dry feet even in the worst rain, and toasty warm no matter how cold.

i payed £100 for 'em and have got to say they are by far my best cycle related purchase in years.

 

[cyfa2809]

you can buy click heats specifically for your feet

 

[Andy B]

Seal skinz mid length thermals will keep you warm and dry!

Yup I used to suffer with cold feet until I tried them.

 

[rosstheboss]

Endura mt500 overshoes are awesome too

 

[hamster]

Another vote here for Sealskins. Even if it's hacking down so much with rain that it runs down your legs and fills them up, it's nice warm bathwater inside!