cold feet?

anyone go out in freezing weather? how exactly are you keeping your feet warm?

I fish this time of year on Lake WA.  I like a heavy wool sock and these neoprene socks http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0010FD812/?tag=alldaysforblo-20 (all inside of my neoprene booty).  Outdoor Emporium in  Seattle sells them.

Toe Warmers between my two pairs of wool socks and under my booties.

http://www.amazon.com/Grabber-Toe-Warmers-40-pairs/dp/B002PDBUOU

Tight socks and booties in cold weather equals cold feet.  Keep both lose and your feet will stay warmer.

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Wool socks inside my dry suit booties, wearing Neoprene boots seems to keep my feet warm. But I haven't been out  in temps below 25 degrees or so.  My big cold issue is keeping my hands warm while fishing.

My feet are frozen all day, ive just become immune to the tingle.

cohman i am almost there but i worry about frostbite....i have worn 1 and 2 pair of wool socks then drysuit then a pair of nrs hydroskin socks then into a pair of teva booties i think they are 3mm neoprene. my foot is 9 1/2  my booties are size 12,(i think the biggest boot size i can find is 13?) maybe stuffing too much into booties as they do feel tight. demonick has your feet ever been too warm/hot with the warmers? also i am going to try a bigger size bootie in 6mm neoprene? electric socks? temps right now are around 25 here in the dalles. possible may head out shortly for some trout at rowland but dreading frozen feet again.

Tight socks and booties in cold weather equals cold feet.  Keep both lose and your feet will stay warmer.

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-Allen

I have a big problem with my toes being cold.[ work, hunting, kayak fishing ect..]
I use toasty  toes with a thick pair of socks. That usually solves my cold feet.



Tim

I use a pair of NRS neoprene socks over Mysterioso fleece booties over synthetic polar socks In side my drysuit, then I wear a loose fitting neoprene water shoe over that. Most importantly all layers need to have room for collective heat.


-Rodney-

Tight socks and booties in cold weather equals cold feet.  Keep both lose and your feet will stay warmer.

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-Allen

Keep your feet loose. When feet are tight constricted it slows down blood flow, which in turn makes for no warm blood flow. Leave room to be able to wiggle your toes and roll your ankles, this will keep the blood flow up which in case will keep your feet warm.

Several people have said that in order to keep your feet warm, it helps to keep whatever is on your feet loose.  I totally agree.  In addition, I feel that layers of dry insulation inside my dry suit socks keep my feet much warmer than layers of wet footwear outside my dry suit socks.  In cold weather, cold clammy wet suit booties act like a swamp cooler and make my feet colder.  I don't regard my wetsuit booties as insulation; I wear them to protect my dry suit socks as I walk from the water to my vehicle. 

For example, Dampainter said:

i have worn 1 and 2 pair of wool socks then drysuit then a pair of nrs hydroskin socks then into a pair of teva booties i think they are 3mm neoprene. my foot is 9 1/2  my booties are size 12,(i think the biggest boot size i can find is 13?) maybe stuffing too much into booties as they do feel tight.

Dampainter, I suggest that you stop wearing the hydroskin socks outside your dry suit socks, and instead put another loose fluffy layer of socks inside your dry suit socks.

I have a question for those of you who have chronically cold hands and feet:  do you have Raynauds phenomenon?  If your hands or feet get white and bloodless when exposed to anything cold, even at room temperature, you may have Raynauds phenomenon.  Google it.  This is a condition in which the blood vessels in your hands and feet constrict when exposed to even mild cold.  About five percent of the population has Raynauds.  For some pictures of what it looks like, see https://www.google.com/search?q=raynaud's+phenomenon+pics&tbm=isch&tbo=u&source=univ&sa=X&ei=5BLKUtXHBsn2oAS3-4LIDg&ved=0CCkQsAQ&biw=1920&bih=934 .  Once you know what to look for, you can spot many people who have this problem.

Fortunately, there is an easy and safe cure for Raynauds:  Several widely used and safe drug pressure medications such as Nifedipine will dilate your blood vessels and keep your hands and feet red and warm, if taken about half an hour before you go out in the cold.  Discuss this with your doctor.  I have several friends who are active in cold weather sports such as kayaking, high altitude climbing, and skiing, and have had bad cases of Raynauds all of their lives, but have been able to control the problem and continue to pursue those sports with the help of these drugs.

I have a question for those of you who have chronically cold hands and feet:  do you have Renauds phenomenon?  If your hands or feet get white and bloodless when exposed to anything cold, even at room temperature, you may have Renauds phenomenon.  Google it.  This is a condition in which the blood vessels in your hands and feet constrict when exposed to even mild cold.  About five percent of the population has Renauds.  For some pictures of what it looks like, see https://www.google.com/search?q=raynaud's+phenomenon+pics&tbm=isch&tbo=u&source=univ&sa=X&ei=5BLKUtXHBsn2oAS3-4LIDg&ved=0CCkQsAQ&biw=1920&bih=934 .  Once you know what to look for, you can spot many people who have this problem.

Fortunately, there is an easy and safe cure for Renauds:  Several widely used and safe drug pressure medications such as Nifedipine will dilate your blood vessels and keep your hands and feet red and warm, if taken about half an hour before you go out in the cold.  Discuss this with your doctor.  I have several friends who are active in cold weather sports such as kayaking, high altitude climbing, and skiing, and have had bad cases of Renauds all of their lives, but have been able to control the problem and continue to pursue those sports with the help of these drugs.

Great point! I'm glad someone brought this up. I had a friend with this condition and it is kind of surprising how common it is. Most people that have it don't even know and they just "don't like cold sports" or whatever.

As you pointed out, it is easy enough to manage the symptoms. Also, in a pinch, don't forget that there's a very common, easy to get "OTC" vasodilator...