spokesNspin

Winter time is coming and the temperatures are getting colder for riding.  As I have written before , finding the best combination of clothing is a struggle.  My hands and feet are the biggest problem.  

I have tried many things for the feet.  I have booties.  I have a pair of shoes that are extra large so I can wear thick wool socks. Today I tried a new experiment for my feet.

I have this theory that clipless pedals make for colder feet than a platform pedal.  There are many possibilities for this.  Today I tested my theory.  I have Shimano PD-M324 pedals on my commuter bike.     They are “clip in” on one side and a flat platform on the other.  They are very handy when you want to jump on your bike for a quick errand or ride without specialized shoes.

Today I put a shoe with cleats on my right foot and a shoe without cleats on the left.  It is not as difficult as you might think to ride this way.

My right foot was definitely colder than the left.   One problem with my test was that the shoes are not exactly the same.  I think there is a possibility for more airflow into the shoe I was wearing on my right foot.

I am not considering buying a new pair of shoes for this test.