BEST THERMAL SOCKS

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[XAP]Bob
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Re: BEST THERMAL SOCKS

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I've used supermarket bags in the past.

Both between two socks and between the shoe and overshoes. They do a very good job of keeping your feet dry, and making you feel foolish when you put them on/off - so long as you don't get too hot...

Although I don't tend to suffer from cold feet, so maybe it's best to ignore me ;)
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Re: BEST THERMAL SOCKS

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Go to Poundland and buy a Thinsulate Beanie hat.
Cut the Thinsulate out, cut it in half and wrap it round your toes before you pull your socks on.

You can even sew it into the wooly socks.
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Re: BEST THERMAL SOCKS

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With this thread in mind I did some tests this morning. I was going out for a ride so put on one Aldi MTB shoes and one Exustar.
This did not even last until I got outside the leather one came off, it was colder.
Then I tried one shoe with the normal insole and the other 99p Memory Foam one. I went outside to get the bike out and sort it out, soon I was back in to fit the other foam insole in.
The difference was really noticeable in a few minutes.

I was wearing expensive wool walking and my feet were warm. So I tried tightening the laces really tight on one shoe and sure enough I slackened them after a few minutes.

I did think about trying one over boot and one cotton sock, with the other foot good wool sock and no over boot. But did not bother today maybe another time.

I can not recommend 99p Memory Foam insoles enough for keeping the feet warmer.
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Re: BEST THERMAL SOCKS

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shimano mw80s + m+s wool socks
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I saw Hunter boot socks. Quite thick and 'luxurious'... :D
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Re: BEST THERMAL SOCKS

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Rabbie was there before ye:

Wha' hameward limps wi' frozen tarsal
Grant, dear Lord, a Christmas parcel
Freighted nae wi' prawn nor lox
But grateful, blessed, Thermal Socks.

Awa' wi frawpit Jezebels
Wha daub their napes wi' whorish smells
An' drape their frames wi' silly rocks
Gi'e us a brace o' Thermal Socks.
Have we got time for another cuppa?
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