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Puddle Jumper
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Hendersonville, TN | Hey Guys,
I left Nashville Friday after work and it was 73 degrees, when I arrived in Asheville, NC 4.5 hours later it was 42 degrees; my question is what kind of footwear do you guys use to keep your toes and feet warm? I had my long johns, leather chaps, vest, jacket, gloves, leather boots with wool socks, full face helmet, and neck gaiter on...I was just a little chilly at 42 degrees but my feet were very cold...any recommendations? Thanks!! |
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Cruiser
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Lusby,Md | electric socks |
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Visionary
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New Bohemia, VA | I've never tried electric socks but I have used those little hand warmer, or foot warmer deals from wal-mart. I place them in the boot under my toes, which is what bothers me the most and I find I can ride hours with that set up even at 19 degrees. |
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Iron Butt
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Richmond, Virginia | inexpensive quick fix. put your socked feet inside a plastic bag before you put on your boots. It blocks any air and also traps the bodies heat. If that doesnt keep you warm, before you add more clothing, add the lower wind deflectors i guarantee you, you will be
P L E N T Y warm. |
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Iron Butt
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Rockford, IL | I'll second the hand warmer thingies from WalMart. They are available almost anywhere though. Heck, I've even seen them at some fuel stations. They are cheap and they work very well. I use them all the time all winter, keep my feet cozy for quite a few hours. Probably longer than electric socks, which won't take long for the battery to die. The plastic bag method is also pretty effective. |
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Cruiser
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Sparta, WI | Put moisture obsorbing thin socks under your wool socks. They are extremely thin and can be found at most out door sporting goods stores (like Cabela's). They make all of the difference. The wool makes your feet sweat when you are warm and then when it cools down the sweat turns cold. |
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Visionary
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New Bohemia, VA | Minnow - 2008-11-05 11:44 AM
Put moisture obsorbing thin socks under your wool socks. They are extremely thin and can be found at most out door sporting goods stores (like Cabela's). They make all of the difference. The wool makes your feet sweat when you are warm and then when it cools down the sweat turns cold.
Thanks Minnow! If anyone would know, A Cheesehead would!  |
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Puddle Jumper
Posts: 29
Hendersonville, TN | Thanks for the advice; I'm looking forward to trying it out this weekend...suppose to be in the high 30's in the evenings, and since I usually ride a Big Dog, I haven't rode in anything under 50 degrees, that's why I have a Vision...more riding time!! |
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