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Neoprene cycling overshoes

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Dvorak Nov 2015 9:59am, 28 Nov 2015 11,015 posts	Quote Pin Dvorak I'm sure a few people must use these, any thoughts? After about 45 minutes of winter riding, my toes are frozen and I'm wondering if these might be a solution? While we're there, what about merino socks? I'm prompted by some deals at PlanetX (lots of tubes going cheap, as well). planetx.co.uk
Dochart Nov 2015 10:38am, 28 Nov 2015 804 posts	Quote Pin Dochart lurks Last year I used plastic freezer bags over my socks. Made a big difference but there must be a better way...
eL Bee! Nov 2015 11:13am, 28 Nov 2015 19,999 posts	Quote Pin eL Bee! I have those overshoes - do a decent job of keeping the worst of the cold out, but not the wet - and the PlanetX merino socks are my staple cycling sock. Both excellent and the deals mean that you can get loads.
eL Bee! Nov 2015 11:14am, 28 Nov 2015 20,000 posts	Quote Pin eL Bee! Vrap also uses Sealskinz socks which work mostly like a wetsuit sock - water gets in and warms
Velociraptor Nov 2015 11:53am, 28 Nov 2015 33,046 posts	Quote Pin Velociraptor I get very cold feet and in winter I wear merino socks, Sealskinz socks, my cycling shoes (a size too big) and then Neoprene overshoes on top. I think plastic bags tied just above my knees between the Sealskinz and the shoes might be a useful addition
rf_fozzy Nov 2015 11:57am, 28 Nov 2015 7,396 posts	Quote Pin rf_fozzy Sealskinz plus planet x neoprene overshoes work well for me. It's a question of getting your other layering right as well - tights, jacket, baselayers, gloves etc
F ing Fleecy Nov 2015 12:04pm, 28 Nov 2015 24,962 posts	Quote Pin F ing Fleecy Merino socks are amazing for running too, in any weather. Such a miracle material!
Dvorak Nov 2015 12:21pm, 28 Nov 2015 11,021 posts	Quote Pin Dvorak 20000 posts for El Bee! Thanks so far, keep the thoughts coming.
peachy Nov 2015 12:48pm, 28 Nov 2015 1,774 posts	Quote Pin peachy I use BBB neoprene overshoes . Keep my feet toasty and dry
Gymfreak Nov 2015 6:16pm, 28 Nov 2015 8,861 posts	Quote Pin Gymfreak I have tried all of the above texchniques and nothing works for my feet when it's really cold/wet other than heated motorbike liners that you can charge up and they last 6 hours. Plus the merino socks/winter boots plus overshoes. Normal cycling shoes definitely don't cut it, winter boots are quite a bit warmer