Foot warmers

Have discovered an achilles heel (and toes) in my winter biking wardrobe. I
have a vauge recollection of some re-suable gel filled feet warmers that
could be heated in the microwave or with boiling water.

Anyone knowst of such a thing?

 

I remember seeing the little sachet type ones, but not anything that was
specifically meant for putting into boots. The ones I know of can't be
microwaved though, as the trigger for the heating reaction is a small
metal plate. (I remember, as my Dad decided to try to microwave one, after
I specifically said not to!)

 

Yeah, they're quite common - best place to look would be a ski or
outdoor shop. They're generally little pounches about two inches
square and can be set off by bending a metal disc inside, which
generates enough local heat to start the reaction.

They stay hot for an hour or so, IIRC, depending on ambient temp. and
can be restored, as you say, by getting them very hot and letting them
cool gently.

 

If you want a more long-term option, you can get Giali heated socks, or
the Klan wrap-around grip heaters work brilliantly if you put them in
your boots under the insole. The good thing about the Klans is you can
put them pretty much anywhere; boots, grips, pillion grab rail, down yer
trousers etc.

 

Unfortunately I've already got a heated jacket and grips which is all the
battery can cope with.

Thanks for the tips so far but am still searching for a website or such that
stocks these things. A brand name would be a big help.

 

http://www.snowandrock.com/products...ode=CMWAB&Pd_ProductGroups=Winter+Accessories

OK, this is not the re-usable type you're looking for, but may well
fulfil your requirements...

 

I think you can get battery powered heated socks as well. I've heard of
such things being used by diabetics and people with circulatory problems
in their feet. They usually run off small batteries - rather than being
attached to the bike (for obvious reasons).

 

flashgorman wrote

Fucking wuss.

 

If I was a fucking wuss, I'd be in the car.

<thinks>
Hmmmmmm. Not a bad idea.
</thinks>

 

To be honest mate, I've tried them all and the best thing you can wear
on your feet are thermal socks.

 

In uk.rec.motorcycles, flashgorman said:

Get some super thick wooly socks. The ones firemen wear.

 

But ask them first.

 

In uk.rec.motorcycles, Alan.T.Gower said:

That's true. I bought mine online, I didn't want to get burned ;-)

 

Hot Pads or some such. Ski shops and some sports shops sell them.

 

Try a big fuckoff pair of waterproof German Para boots and a pair of
nice thick heat-retentive fleece socks. If you squeeze your feet into
your existing boots with (for example) a second pair of socks on, then
there is no air circulation space, your blood circulation slows due to
your feet being squashed and your feet get cold.

I'm not quite sure how you expect to fit these heat pads into your
boots - surely they are going to make it a bit odd to walk in, and
compromise feel and security on the bike?

 

You could always buy a bike with foot warmers already fitted, of
course.

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No no. Buy a pair of those nice Hunter style wellies. Get them two sizes too
big. Before you go out in the morning step into them then fill the gap with
freshly boiled porridge.

 

Using the patented Mavis Bacon "Hunt&Peck" Technique, Hog

With salt, of course?

 

OF COURSE

 

oh I don't know. Salt on porridge is, of course, just right. But
honey's nice too.