cold wet feet

[Hoff]

Let's say hypothetically, that there is an outdoor tournament in a few
weeks, and it is played in a place where snow fall is not uncommong.
What would you suggest for keeping your feet warm AND dry? Obviously
bring many pairs of socks, but are there socks that small enough for
cleats and keep your feet dryer if there is snow on the ground?

[Samantha]

It's not going to be easy...but LLBean and some other companies offer
socks like these:
http://www.llbean.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/CategoryDisplay?storeId=1&catalogId=1&langId=-1&categoryId=47379&sc1=Search&feat=sr

Check them out, they may help....

[Tim]

Put your feet in plastic bags, then put them in your cleats. Change
your socks and the bag every game or two (depending on the quality of
your bags).

On Jan 26, 8:12 am, "Samantha" <SGStov...@gmail.com> wrote:
> It's not going to be easy...but LLBean and some other companies offer

> socks like these:http://www.llbean.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/CategoryDisplay?store...

>
> Check them out, they may help....
>
> On Jan 26, 9:02 am, "Hoff" <MaedleL...@googlemail.com> wrote:
>
>
>
> > Let's say hypothetically, that there is an outdoor tournament in a few
> > weeks, and it is played in a place where snow fall is not uncommong.
> > What would you suggest for keeping your feet warm AND dry? Obviously
> > bring many pairs of socks, but are there socks that small enough for

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[Justin]

from my experience playing Live Freeze or Die (Feb in NH):

1. Make sure your socks aren't so tight to restrict toe movement.

2. Beware of heat from your feet melting the snow, getting your cleats
wet in contact with the snow. That can lead to frostbite more quickly
that anything else.

3. Cleats can be dangerous when there is ice. Sometimes a light
weight hiking shoe has the same or better traction. Bring this is a
backup in case you need it.

I've never tried the plastic bags but other people do and it seems to
work.

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[BladingSawBladeWithBladesComingOutOfItAndStuff]

wool socks! even if they are wet, they keep your feet dry.

[Luke Smith]

On Jan 26, 6:02 am, "Hoff" <MaedleL...@googlemail.com> wrote:
> Let's say hypothetically, that there is an outdoor tournament in a few
> weeks,

yes, i'm with you.

>and it is played in a place where snow fall is not uncommong.

OK, sure such a thing must happen.

> What would you suggest for keeping your feet warm AND dry? Obviously
> bring many pairs of socks, but are there socks that small enough for
> cleats and keep your feet dryer if there is snow on the ground?

i, i don't understand. 'snow frisbee.' 'is there a dog involved?'

[lyn...@hotmail.com]

The plastic bag routine works better for me if I put sox on first,
then the bags (bread bags are the right shape), then another pair of
sox. That way, I keep the plastic off my skin, and the outer sox keep
me from sliding around in my cleats. I've also tried neoprene sox,
with mixed success.
Lynn

[faddy]

time to change the strings on the bass yet??

they are rather stout, no??

whatup?flea??

On Jan 27, 12:48 am, "Luke Smith" <l...@shiftyeye.com> wrote:
> On Jan 26, 6:02 am, "Hoff" <MaedleL...@googlemail.com> wrote:
>
> > Let's say hypothetically, that there is an outdoor tournament in a few

> > weeks,yes, i'm with you.
>
> >and it is played in a place where snow fall is not uncommong.OK, sure such a thing must happen.

>
> > What would you suggest for keeping your feet warm AND dry? Obviously
> > bring many pairs of socks, but are there socks that small enough for

> > cleats and keep your feet dryer if there is snow on the ground?i, i don't understand. 'snow frisbee.' 'is there a dog involved?'

[terri.j.]

Unless you have goretex cleats (and even then), your feet will get at
least damp, either from outside moisture (eg melted snow) or from your
own sweat, especially if you use plastic bags. Having played a fair
amount in snow now, I find wool/wicking socks best as they keep feet
warm through inevitable dampness. (I am personally a huge fan of smart
wool https://www.smartwool.com/default.cfm socks for their superb fit
and quality materials; polarfleece works but I find the fit sloppy.)
Frequent sock-changing can be a pleasant experience, especially if you
can do it quickly, and can help you monitor your toe health. Too tight
socks or cleats will limit the circulation to your toes, increasing
their chill / potential for frostbite. Make sure you have a warm,
looser, dry pair to change into after the game... and don't forget to
lay out in the snow!

[Elizabeth D Murray]

Speaking as a former Smartwool superfan I have to say I've found a new love.
Patagonia's hiking socks are a little slice of heaven on your feet. They
come in several weights, but I think the light and mid are probably best
with cleats. The heayweights are very thick- more for mountaineering.

http://www.patagonia.com/web/us/product/collection.jsp?OPTION=COLLECTIONS_DI
SPLAY_HANDLER&catcode=MAIN_SP07_US.CLOTHING_GEAR.MENS.ACCESSORIES.SOCKS

:Elizabeth

On 1/27/07 8:23 PM, in article
1169958207....@l53g2000cwa.googlegroups.com, "terri.j."

[Luke Smith]

switched to acoustic. look for me on mtv unplugged, after 'fatclub'.
same ol, same ol.
birth, school, work, death (song by the godfathers)
sleep, eat, exercise, eat, work, eat, work, eat, work, eat, exercise,
eat, hobbies, eat, sleep.

oh, cook, buy food, do dishes.
sheesh.

i found this plastic thing with my keys and wallet in it. i vaguely
remember that i used to use it for something... can't... remember...
too cold out.

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