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ISO: As-thermal-as-possible winter booties
Posted: Mon Feb 01, 2016 3:12 pm
by Claire
I think it's time. My crappy old, fixed-too-many-times winter booties have about had it. Other than the fact that I've had the closure repaired three times and it's failed again, I do love these old Garneau gems. Does anyone have any suggestions for VERY warm, neoprene booties? (I have "issues" with circulation - consider me special-needs.)
The ones I have are probably 6mm neoprene with a slightly fuzzy inner and they fit nice and snug. I'd like something comparable. Perhaps now is the time to find some good end-of-season deals?? Feel free to weigh in with your online and LBS suggestions.
Thanks!
Re: ISO: As-thermal-as-possible winter booties
Posted: Mon Feb 01, 2016 3:54 pm
by John D
ClaireM wrote: The ones I have are probably 6mm neoprene with a slightly fuzzy inner and they fit nice and snug. I'd like someone comparable.
I'm confused - shouldn't this be posted on the new Tripleshot "Personal Ads" sub-forum?
Sorry - couldn't resist.
Re: ISO: As-thermal-as-possible winter booties
Posted: Mon Feb 01, 2016 4:40 pm
by Claire
Hey - I didn't even know about that sub-forum. Thanks for the heads-up. Anyone 6mm thick with a fuzzy interior is welcome to apply.
... I changed that unfortunate typo. Thanks, John.
Re: ISO: As-thermal-as-possible winter booties
Posted: Mon Feb 01, 2016 6:47 pm
by LouiseF
John - Thank you for the giggle. I needed that. Its been a long week(end).
Claire - your description of your booties and your circulatory shortcomings (glad you at least have
some)
, matches my own. I just switched over to a pair of pearl izumi booties with I don't know how thick, but pretty thick, neoprene with fuzzy interiors. Can't say they help at all (and I've done no long rides whatsoever of late to even really push their limits). I've even tried your hotshots inside them but I think I bought a dysfunctional box.
Let me know if you find something that works.
Yours with freezing feet too....
L.
Re: ISO: As-thermal-as-possible winter booties
Posted: Tue Feb 02, 2016 11:03 am
by ghomer
Claire - I'd spring for these:
http://www.goreapparel.com/gore-bike-we ... d=xsellPDP
It's what I'm on, and I have no complaints.
Geoff
Re: ISO: As-thermal-as-possible winter booties
Posted: Mon Feb 08, 2016 9:28 am
by Claire
Louise - I think the splurge option would be the super-cold-weather winter shoes that some people ride with (Michael Lawless among them).
But, rather than prolong the suspense, I'll just post this update that I got a pair of Specialized booties that are very similar to my dead ones. Maybe slightly less fuzzy on the inside, but nice thick neoprene and a zipper on the side, which seems smart. I think Neil rides with them too. $80 retail at OBB.