Yeah, you can try taping the vents from the inside with duct tape. Also tape over the clear holes from the inside, they basically just let moisture right in. Outside taping works better but looks ghetto and with leave residue/ruin the material.Super helpful thanks. I have SH-M089L shoes, really like them for warm weather riding, they are really well ventilated (hence my concern). Not sure how much thicker wool socks are and if they'll fit. Checking out those gloves now, I have a shitty pair of Nashbar's from BITD, an upgrade may be imminent lol
Thanks, actually considered/considering buying a slightly larger shoe for winter riding...If your socks are thick and shoes tight, you’ll cut off blood flow and end up with cold feet. Make sure you have some wiggle room in your shoes for the extra insulation.
Thanks, wish that was an option, but I tried flats this summer, absolutely HATED them ... so I've gotta live with holes in the shoes, lol! Might be able to seal them up a bit with duct tape like stb222 recommended...For warm feet, start by making sure you're using flat pedals. Clips transmit heat from the balls of your feet into the pedals with awesome efficiency.
It ain't air movement, it's metal cleat, bolts, and plate. Duct tape won't do squat.Thanks, wish that was an option, but I tried flats this summer, absolutely HATED them ... so I've gotta live with holes in the shoes, lol! Might be able to seal them up a bit with duct tape like stb222 recommended...
Said plate is 1” x 1”, that isn’t exactly going make your foot freeze.It ain't air movement, it's metal cleat, bolts, and plate. Duct tape won't do squat.
Said plate is 1” x 1”, that isn’t exactly going make your foot freeze.
If it is a concern, you can put foil on the bottom of your insole or get some like this:
Again, you need some volume to use these.REDhot
Dial up the comfort, warmth and control this season with dual thermal layers and a shape that can help stabilize your foot for better edge control.www.superfeet.com
Some of the electric stuff is starting to look interesting
Damn those look SUPER interesting, and appear to be about the same shape and size of the inserts my shoes have in them now...Said plate is 1” x 1”, that isn’t exactly going make your foot freeze.
If it is a concern, you can put foil on the bottom of your insole or get some like this:
Again, you need some volume to use these.REDhot
Dial up the comfort, warmth and control this season with dual thermal layers and a shape that can help stabilize your foot for better edge control.www.superfeet.com
Damn those look SUPER interesting, and appear to be about the same shape and size of the inserts my shoes have in them now...
Here they are on Amazon, which I'd prefer because I can return them easily ... but they are more expensive than the manufacturer's site. Don't see that often!
My only concern with this approach would be that my mesh uppers would make any benefit from these essentially useless.
Still considering options. Super helpful info though, thanks all!
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BOOM. Perfect. Thanks!add in shoe covers to the order.
Amazon.com: ROCKBROS Cycling Shoe Covers Winter Shoes Cover Warmer Water Resistant Thermal Bike Shoes Cover Windproof Bicycle Overshoes Shoescover for Men Women: Clothing
Amazon.com: ROCKBROS Cycling Shoe Covers Winter Shoes Cover Warmer Water Resistant Thermal Bike Shoes Cover Windproof Bicycle Overshoes Shoescover for Men Women: Clothingsmile.amazon.com
they are inexpensive - and also think of them as "disposable" - mtb really beats them up.
From the motorcycle side of things I can say the electric world is a godsend and worth looking into. It’s really changed my outlook for comfort. I have some electric gloves and wow the difference is amazing. 50 on a moto can be pretty damn cold, especially on the hands at highway speeds. Since you’re just sitting there, there’s no core body heat moving to the extremities.PS: Some of the electric stuff is starting to look interesting