Merino time

Once upon a time… there was an ice age. A cold period in which a woolly mammoth could retain its warmth thanks to, you guessed it, woolly hair. Now it is not really an ice age and the question is what kind of harsh winters await us. With climate change, the temperature is rising, which is not exactly conducive. However, the temperature does start to drop a bit in mid-October. It is slowly getting colder and that is also noticeable on the bike. Every now and then a cyclist shoots past in short-short clothing. Substitute goosebumps immediately occur. While you yourself are probably nodding your head in long trousers and a thick jacket; this time not only to greet but also to express your disbelief a little – short-short?! –

The only reassurance you can find is in the lower regions. Because with warm feet you can generally get through the winter. The cold days are more comfortable and bearable if your feet are warm in any case.

In principle, there are many ways to keep your feet warm. From primitive to home-made and extremely professional. There is always a happy medium to be found. There are special winter shoes on the market that are an all-round replacement in cold conditions. Less rigorous are thick overshoes, then you can continue with your summer shoes. With less thick overshoes or in the absence of these covers, applying a piece of silver foil or plastic bags to the feet before stepping into the shoes can also do the insulating work well. However, in all cases, good circulation is important. Blood can flow around and some space to allow the warm air to swell is essential.

As a basis, you can at least take into account which socks you wear. The Merino wool sock is not much thicker than the regular sock, but due to the specific properties of the wool it is a lot warmer. The Offroad sock with a few more thickenings can also provide the warmth you are looking for. Perfect for temperatures around 20 degrees and far below.