I’m at an age in my life where I don’t give a monkey’s uncle what someone else thinks of what I am wearing. I am going to wear what is appropriate for the weather and what is comfortable for me. Besides, I am PAYING to ride in a clinic. I’ll wear what I want.
So OP, you wear what you need/want to wear and don’t think twice about it.
Battery powered warming insoles? I have a pair that uses a remote so you can discreetly “turn on your feet” or adjust the heat setting on the go. They don’t get blazing hot but seem to do the trick. I’ve worn them at 35 in my regular boots and they kept me comfortable. They are rechargeable and last a relatively long time per charge since you can turn them on and off as needed.
Right there with you, I have issues from an accident, that age isn’t helping, so now I’m all about what keeps me safe and comfortable. You simply cannot get the best out of a learning experience if you are suffering pain or discomfort.
I bought one of these Zippo hand warmers. It was prominently displayed at the checkout line in Lowe’s or maybe Home Depot. About $30, an impulsive purchase. It morphed to a smart decision the first time I tried it. It is easy to charge, has on/off control, and lasts about 3 hours. I kept it in a pocket. I always found my hands were a bigger problem than my feet.
Day one I made the mistake of wearing my regular boots, I thought the alpaca socks COULD keep me warm enough. They did not. I didn’t fall, but I wanted to cry by the end up my ride and it took me hours to defrost my plate lol.
Day two I went winter boots and felt much better about life in general. No one gave a damn, including myself, because my toots were warm and toasty and I was comfortable.
There is one quick sign that your “winter” footwear isn’t. Your feet shatter when they hit the ground when you dismount.
Agreed! And shattering my foot is not a feeling I want to feel again. Once was enough lol
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