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flamin lib (1000+ posts) Mon Dec-28-09 10:37 PM
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What's the best way to keep feet warm?
when I ride my motorcycle and at temps below 40f my feet get cold. The rest of me is just fine, have gloves and jacket and foul weather wind proof pants so it's all good 'cept for the feet.
I've learned that cotton socks are a bad thing and that wool is preferred. What about "sock liners" and such? Don't plan to ride much past 35f or so
X_Digger (1000+ posts) Tue Dec-29-09 12:45 AM
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1. Thought about hot socks or heat packs?
What kind of boots are you wearing, and when's the last time you treated them to some sealant? Also cuff keepers to keep your pants against your ankles, or stuff them down in your boots.
flamin lib (1000+ posts) Tue Dec-29-09 05:11 AM
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2. Really don't want to go to extremes as I'll only ride a little in these conditions.
Hoping for advice on what sort of socks work best and if there is a "liner" or something to wick sweat away and keep the feet dry. There's enough room in the boots for quite thick socks and the boots are quite water proof.
I think I'm on the right track with wool socks but looking for affirmation and perhaps some tweaking.
conscious evolution (1000+ posts) Tue Dec-29-09 05:08 PM
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3. wool or wool blend socks are the best way.
Smartwool makes good cold weather socks.REI also has a line of socks that are pretty good.
Both Smartwool and REI are a little on the pricey side ($10.00-20.00 a pair) but they are worth it.They tend to last for several years too.imo,you get your moneys worth.
SteveM (1000+ posts) Sat Jan-02-10 03:12 AM
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5. I use a poly liner with a thick wool blend over that...
I also use a sealer, rubbed into the leather to break the wind (the outdoor wind, not mine). Since I hunt a lot, which involves walking and sitting and consequent changes in body temp, I pay attention to the lacing of boots/shoes: I keep them rather loose to allow breathing and to discourage sweat from forming. If you use foot wear daily, and the shoe gets wet with perspiration, stuff them with newspaper and they should be mostly dry by morning.
flamin lib (1000+ posts) Mon Jan-04-10 09:16 AM
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6. I hunt too and those are really good ideas. I'll be lacing the boots tight for riding 'cause ventilation at the mid thirties with a 70 mph chill factor is something to be considered!
ManiacJoe (1000+ posts) Thu Mar-04-10 02:49 PM
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7. Is there anything you can do to make your helmet warmer?
When your brain gets cold the feet and hands are the first places it steals warm blood from. A very thin wool hat might help if you can fit it into the helmet.
old mark (1000+ posts) Sat Mar-06-10 11:01 AM
THE OLD PRIMITIVE
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8. I used to hunt in very cold weather with just heavy leather boots, but 2 pairs of socks - cotton next to my feet, and insulated socks on top of them. Keeps you very warm - nothing makes you uncomfortable more than cold feet.
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The stuff they can't figure out on their own.
Hey wear extra socks and use duct tape on your pant bottoms.
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Smartwool socks are awesome and they do last forever.
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If you are motionless long enough in really cold weather, nothing will keep your feet warm unless it's chemical or electrical.
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The coffee maniac primitive was on the right track . . .
ManiacJoe (1000+ posts) Thu Mar-04-10 02:49 PM
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7. Is there anything you can do to make your helmet warmer?
When your brain gets cold the feet and hands are the first places it steals warm blood from. A very thin wool hat might help if you can fit it into the helmet.
One loses a lot of body heat from the head. Keep the brain warm, and it doesn't restrict blood flow to the extremities.
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I've gone riding in near-freezing temperatures and didn't have an internet forum to ask how to dress myself. I'm lucky to be alive.
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I've gone riding in near-freezing temperatures and didn't have an internet forum to ask how to dress myself. I'm lucky to be alive.
Healthy blood vessels . . . :tongue:
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Getting caught in a hailstorm... THAT was uncomfortable.
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DUmmie cold foot solution: Just before mounting motorcycle, soak clothes and shoes in gas from the knees down...light and ride.
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Getting caught in a hailstorm... THAT was uncomfortable.
You remember that Dallas Cowboys game about 15 years ago with the ice storm.... "No Leon No!". Well I was riding in the bed of a pick-up through that storm, without a coat or even long sleeves. It was stupid, of course, but I survived.
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One loses a lot of body heat from the head. Keep the brain warm, and it doesn't restrict blood flow to the extremities.
Now that is something I did not know. It makes perfect sense, but I've never thought about that before. And I hate hats of any kind on my head. When I used to go snow skiing a lot, I rarely ever wore anything on my head, just ear muffs. No wonder my feet & hands were always cold.
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Now that is something I did not know. It makes perfect sense, but I've never thought about that before. And I hate hats of any kind on my head. When I used to go snow skiing a lot, I rarely ever wore anything on my head, just ear muffs. No wonder my feet & hands were always cold.
Yeah.
It's pretty well known in Nebraska, and I myself have known it since I was a little lad, but I never started wearing a hat (and gloves) in cold weather until, uh, this past winter.
I was aware of the hazards, but damn, I hate the feeling of being bundled up as if swaddled.
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You remember that Dallas Cowboys game about 15 years ago with the ice storm.... "No Leon No!". Well I was riding in the bed of a pick-up through that storm, without a coat or even long sleeves. It was stupid, of course, but I survived.
I don't remember the game, but that does sound painful. I was outside with only a t-shirt on at the time.
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I don't remember the game, but that does sound painful. I was outside with only a t-shirt on at the time.
My hair was encrusted with ice.
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Yeah.
It's pretty well known in Nebraska, and I myself have known it since I was a little lad, but I never started wearing a hat (and gloves) in cold weather until, uh, this past winter.
I was aware of the hazards, but damn, I hate the feeling of being bundled up as if swaddled.
I always had a head full of huge curly hair (think Dottie West style).
I guess that always kept my head warm enough when skiing. :-)
(http://z.about.com/d/countrymusic/1/G/B/-/1/justdottieagain.jpg)
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flamin lib (1000+ posts) Mon Dec-28-09 10:37 PM
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What's the best way to keep feet warm
For you? Gasoline and a lit match.
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Yeah.
It's pretty well known in Nebraska, and I myself have known it since I was a little lad, but I never started wearing a hat (and gloves) in cold weather until, uh, this past winter.
I was aware of the hazards, but damn, I hate the feeling of being bundled up as if swaddled.
I vaguely remember this
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=91JcuWgSH4s starting at 53 seconds :-)
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flamin lib (1000+ posts) Mon Dec-28-09 10:37 PM
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What's the best way to keep feet warm?
Is this a male or a female? A motorcycle rider who goes by the name of "flamin lib" is causing cognitive dissonance with me.
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Hey
dummie
Replace the beatnick sandals with wool socks and good riding boots
And no they are not covered under the healthcare bill
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I've gone riding in near-freezing temperatures and didn't have an internet forum to ask how to dress myself. I'm lucky to be alive.
Is it any wonder these nimrods want the government to take care of them? Most of them couldn't find their rectums with a funnel.
If enough of us ever decide to "go Galt," their asses will be as dead as fried chicken.
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"I've gone riding in near-freezing temperatures and didn't have an internet forum to ask how to dress myself. I'm lucky to be alive."
:-)
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"I've gone riding in near-freezing temperatures and didn't have an internet forum to ask how to dress myself. I'm lucky to be alive."
:-)
....and even then, still the DUmp has the collective intelligence of the villiage idiot.