Boots. (Socks?) Help me out.

[z3dsp33d]

I am planning to ride all winter. I have a pair of Doc Martens pictured. Tips? Recommendations? Sales pitch?

[sdog30]

Is this real?

[z3dsp33d]

Is this real?

Are we on the internet?

[Not Sure]

Gather round folks, this might become something.

[snwbrdr435]

i heard newspaper works the tits

[z3dsp33d]

i heard newspaper works the tits

Very multi purpose tool, the news paper is.

[sdog30]

Wool socks.

[Chippertheripper]

http://www.thewarmingstore.com/heate...l#.UnLqYbK9KK0

Look, I found some heated socks on the internet. Yay.

[Rosco61]

http://www.revzilla.com/cold-weather...cle-boot-guide

http://www.revzilla.com/gerbings-heated-clothing

[scubasteveRR]

I think you're going to freeze your toes off unless you have some sort of warming socks.

I also think it's definitely a sub par move on your part, but it takes all kinds to make the world go round...

[Manny]

Wirelessly posted

When you loose feeling in your toes I'm sure the fun will just be starting!

[z3dsp33d]

http://www.thewarmingstore.com/heate...l#.UnLqYbK9KK0

Look, I found some heated socks on the internet. Yay.

Oo, I like the looks of those Grabber heated sox.

[CBR929RE]

Wool socks.

with the newspaper?

[RandyO]

I wear Sorels (real Canadian Sorels by Kaufman, not the new Chinese Sorels by Olympia)

never had cold feet, even in temps to -25°f (on my bike) or down to -48°f (not on bike)



standard blue felt liners are good to -40, synthetic liners good to -100

[Pigman]

I wear Sorels (real Canadian Sorels by Kaufman, not the new Chinese Sorels by Olympia)

never had cold feet, even in temps to -25°f (on my bike) or down to -48°f (not on bike)



standard blue felt liners are good to -40, synthetic liners good to -100

I have a set and Best winter boots ever....been in -10 with them and still toasty warm toes.

[MattR302]

Buy another set of those Doc Martens a few sizes bigger and double-bag your feet

[BMMCBR]

I remember when I wore boots like that.





And then I fucked my ankle up.

[scubasteveRR]

to be honest, I think the least of your issues will be your cold feet, if you don't have the proper tires you're not going to get far enough to have cold feet, you'll be on the ground...

[z3dsp33d]

to be honest, I think the least of your issues will be your cold feet, if you don't have the proper tires you're not going to get far enough to have cold feet, you'll be on the ground...

I was going to start a separate thread for that very subject. But let us divulge into this subject here.

I know I will need tires with "winter cuts," Maybe blocky/knobbie too? I am oblivious when it comes to motorcycle tires but I have a knowledge of bicycle tires that will guide me a bit.

Keep in mind I would like to ride something like a sport bike/naked this winter.

[mzdagrl]

FWIW, it's going to be slippery - you'll want something with a bit more ankle protection (like, any) when you bin it.

[RandyO]

to be honest, I think the least of your issues will be your cold feet, if you don't have the proper tires you're not going to get far enough to have cold feet, you'll be on the ground...

sport touring or sport tires are fine for fair weather winter riding (free of snow accumulation or freezing rain) I do recommend dropping pressure a couple psi to help keep them warmer

knobbies will only get you so far in snow conditions and don't help a whole lot on ice, and in the case of icy conditions, I recommend studs, either Aerostitch studs or drill stud pockets and insert automotive studs

do not use screws on the street

[RandyO]

FWIW, it's going to be slippery - you'll want something with a bit more ankle protection (like, any) when you bin it.

Sorels do not offer much ankle support, but they do have good protection

[z3dsp33d]

sport touring or sport tires are fine for fair weather winter riding (free of snow accumulation or freezing rain) I do recommend dropping pressure a couple psi to help keep them warmer

knobbies will only get you so far in snow conditions and don't help a whole lot on ice, and in the case of icy conditions, I recommend studs, either Aerostitch studs or drill stud pockets and insert automotive studs

do not use screws on the street

So I can use either Aerostich or automotive studs on the street?

[gadget]

MY advice is, make an offer to Randy to haul firewood for a day in exchange for a primer on how to ride in the winter, Grit style.

[mzdagrl]

Sorels do not offer much ankle support, but they do have good protection

Agreed. Doc martens do not.