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From: diegob@cca.UUCP
Newsgroups: net.bicycle
Subject: re: COLD TOES
Message-ID: <1214@cca.UUCP>
Date: Thu, 3-Jan-85 10:42:52 EST
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Posted: Thu Jan  3 10:42:52 1985
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I'm responding to Bill's inquiry about cold toes while riding.  I
suspect that shoe fit may have a lot to do with the trouble.  You see,
when you ride in warmer weather with light socks, the rather
snug-fitting European-lasted shoes are normally comfortable.  However,
when used with heavier socks, the tighter fit tends to restrict
circulation and allows the temperature of the feet to drop.  So much
so, in fact, that one experiences the kind of sharp biting pain even in
the relatively mild San Diego winters.  Also, your foot may have grown
a half size or so since you bought your last pair of cycling shoes.  (I'd
been wearing 11 1/2B for about 20 years, but suddenly last year I went
up a half size.)  I strongly urge that you go to a  (any) shoe dealer
or bike shop and get a proper fitting.  If a larger shoe is indicated,
that will probably resolve the "cold toes" problem.

		diego@cca