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Re: Too Darn Hot
Posted: 7 Jun 2013, 1:56pm
by RickH
Mick F wrote:These are my old shoes...
Boiling hot in hot sunshine even though they have mesh panels and (removable) insoles.
They look as though they have about the same amount of mesh as mine, maybe I have cooler feet.
For white, well ventilated (lots of mesh plus a small vent in the sole near the toe) & not too pricey
these look as though they might be worth a try.
Rick.
Re: Too Darn Hot
Posted: 7 Jun 2013, 2:21pm
by NUKe
What about cutting bits of the old shoes out to make your own sandals, failing that some of the high end race/tri shoes are more mesh and a lot lighter which may help
Re: Too Darn Hot
Posted: 7 Jun 2013, 2:22pm
by rjb
Or even these from sports direct -
http://www.sportsdirect.com/muddyfox-rb ... oes-144026they must have a store near you so you can inspect them first. Be careful because some of there shoes have the Velcro strap closing on the inside which then catches the crank arm when pedalling.
I have a pair that are white all over. They are very well ventilated compared to my previous shoes. Are they cooler - only to the eye
although the extra ventilation does make a difference to comfort.
Re: Too Darn Hot
Posted: 7 Jun 2013, 2:34pm
by Mick F
RickH wrote:For white, well ventilated (lots of mesh plus a small vent in the sole near the toe) & not too pricey
these look as though they might be worth a try.
Rick.
They say "Shimano" on them!
I would never be seen in those!
Mind you, they look just the ticket.
BTW,
Just come in from the garden.
I'm so glad I'm not cycling today. Look at our thermometer not five minutes ago.
Outside the front porch, north facing, in the shade.
Re: Too Darn Hot
Posted: 7 Jun 2013, 2:35pm
by bensonboo
I know that "Keen" do sandals for bikes, I'm not sure if they're spd only though.
http://www.keenfootwear.com then visit the "GB" page and it's under "pedalling" I think.
Re: Too Darn Hot
Posted: 7 Jun 2013, 2:40pm
by Antan1
If your feet are hot your not going fast enough to cool them down
26 degrees here yesterday, made a nice change to have cooler weather for once.
Rob
Re: Too Darn Hot
Posted: 7 Jun 2013, 3:41pm
by Gearoidmuar
For years I've worn my cycling shoes one size bigger than my ordinary shoes. I find these more comfortable from the heat point of view.
Re: Too Darn Hot
Posted: 7 Jun 2013, 4:53pm
by al_yrpal
Its always the same, people move to Cornwall and then moan about the weather
. Its usually about the mizzle!
Must be a first!
Three pints in the pub should cure it
Al
Re: Too Darn Hot
Posted: 7 Jun 2013, 7:11pm
by chris_suffolk
Only one more day of sunshine needed, until they will enforce the long overdue hosepipe ban due to lack of rain.........
Re: Too Darn Hot
Posted: 7 Jun 2013, 10:41pm
by JohnW
Re: Too Darn Hot
Posted: 8 Jun 2013, 12:23am
by 7_lives_left
Has anyone with sandals ever suffered from sunburn?
Re: Too Darn Hot
Posted: 8 Jun 2013, 12:50am
by JohnW
7_lives_left wrote:Has anyone with sandals ever suffered from sunburn?
Yes - and as recently as Monday of this week.
Re: Too Darn Hot
Posted: 8 Jun 2013, 7:13am
by TonyR
Mick F wrote:I'm now asking if using white shoes would be better.
Loose fitting black shoes actually.
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/10846843
Re: Too Darn Hot
Posted: 8 Jun 2013, 7:15am
by TonyR
7_lives_left wrote:Has anyone with sandals ever suffered from sunburn?
Yes I've suffered from sunburn a few times in my life and yes I have sandals. Does that answer your question?
Re: Too Darn Hot
Posted: 8 Jun 2013, 8:09am
by anniesboy
I assume everyone is referring to hot feet as a result of sun / temperature. (As Mick stated)
However it is well worth "googling" or other search engines, for cyclists hot foot ,you will see some thoughts that might be worth a look.
