Question for cyclists about socks!

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Autumnleaves Apr 2013 3:59pm, 8 Apr 2013 2026 posts	0 Autumnleaves OH cycles, but suffers a lot from cold feet during longer rides - he has tried various thermal socks and has waterproof overshoes without success - as his Birthday is approaching I'm willing to try and find him something else to try, has anyone any suggestions? Thanks x
hammerite Apr 2013 4:02pm, 8 Apr 2013 18406 posts	0 hammerite Defeet Woolie Boolies. Excellent kit. Other option for deep mid winter riding is a pair of Goretex cycling boots. They work better than overshoes, but also cost a fair bit more.
icemaiden Apr 2013 4:09pm, 8 Apr 2013 3697 posts	0 icemaiden I'm using Oxford Motorbike bootees inside my shoes. bikermart.co.uk A stage up from Sealskinz.
Autumnleaves Apr 2013 4:14pm, 8 Apr 2013 2027 posts	0 Autumnleaves Thanks very much - helpful suggestions both
Carlos Fandango Jnr Apr 2013 4:22pm, 8 Apr 2013 130 posts	0 Carlos Fandango Jnr I think the old boys used to use a combination of clingfilm and tinfoil, sometimes polythene bags on really cold days. Not much of a gift though!
Oysterboy Apr 2013 4:23pm, 8 Apr 2013 6025 posts	0 Oysterboy I usually just wear two pairs. Maybe buy him two pairs
Autumnleaves Apr 2013 4:26pm, 8 Apr 2013 2028 posts	0 Autumnleaves He was talking about plastic bags yesterday - and he's tried 2 pairs OB!!
Velociraptor Apr 2013 4:37pm, 8 Apr 2013 24751 posts	0 Velociraptor Pedals that are heated by energy generated by turning the cranks. The harder you cycle, the warmer your feet are. Or these: littlehottieswarmers.com
West Yorkshire Plodder Apr 2013 4:53pm, 8 Apr 2013 2223 posts	0 West Yorkshire Plodder Does he wear shorts? Maybe treat him to some windproof full length leggings? If his extremities are getting cold it might not be those parts of his body that are the problem.
halfpint Apr 2013 4:56pm, 8 Apr 2013 14761 posts	0 halfpint I resorted to sandwich bags a while back and I have to say they worked a treat