Cold feet

[Sjoesten]

I need to get some better solution for my cold feet.
I am diving in 4 degrees Celsius almost all year. So always in a drysuit. Using a merinowool base layer. For now Waterproof 300g under suit and Santi heated vest.
On my feet 2 layers of woolsocks and a pair of homeknitted socks. And my feet get uncomfortable cold when diving longer dives.

Please give me your best advise, been looking on the Santi socks, and fourth elements. Or are there other I don’t know about that are really warm ?

 

[NudiBoop]

I went through this myself, here's the changes I made...
1. Tossed the rock boots and got booties a full size too large

That's it, that's the whole change I made.

My rock boots were large enough (even though sized correctly) that I really had to jam them into the fin. I believe that this lead to compression of whatever sock(s) i was wearing and the resulting cold feet I always had. With the booties being narrower, they fit the fins better (which are now WAY easier to put on and take off - bonus!) and my toes are... not toasty? But way warmer than before.

 

[landphil]

I run fourth element arctic socks with a thin merino base layer. They are good down to around 9-10c. But I would want something warmer, like the hotfoot pro (although, I don't know anyone who's used them) to get down to 4c

 

[Ontwreckdiver]

Just a thought, maybe you are wearing too many socks and your feet are sweating and that is why they getting cold?

 

[landphil]

I went through this myself, here's the changes I made...
1. Tossed the rock boots and got booties a full size too large

That's it, that's the whole change I made.

My rock boots were large enough (even though sized correctly) that I really had to jam them into the fin. I believe that this lead to compression of whatever sock(s) i was wearing and the resulting cold feet I always had. With the booties being narrower, they fit the fins better (which are now WAY easier to put on and take off - bonus!) and my toes are... not toasty? But way warmer than before.

I've definitely had some cold feet when I got overly aggressive tightening the laces on my rock boots

 

[NudiBoop]

If you're really struggling, I have some WarmBac neoprene socks that I ordered when I was trying to solve my cold toes issue. I keep meaning to get around to putting them up for sale here, but haven't gotten around to it.

Warmbac Wetsocks, long - Starless River

For those who get cold feet, or have sensitive shins, or wear ankle boots - or just like a bit of luxury! Identical to the warmbac short wetsock, but with extended panels that extend the cover to just below knee length. Nicely cut, so that even those well - blessed in the calf department...

starlessriver.com

 

[Sjoesten]

I went through this myself, here's the changes I made...
1. Tossed the rock boots and got booties a full size too large

That's it, that's the whole change I made.

My rock boots were large enough (even though sized correctly) that I really had to jam them into the fin. I believe that this lead to compression of whatever sock(s) i was wearing and the resulting cold feet I always had. With the booties being narrower, they fit the fins better (which are now WAY easier to put on and take off - bonus!) and my toes are... not toasty? But way warmer than before.

My boots are in a good size, and my fins are not squeezing:/. I think I need some more insulation. I want to have one pair of wool and something warmer than the homeknitted socks . They are not so compact.

 

[Sjoesten]

I've definitely had some cold feet when I got overly aggressive tightening the laces on my rock boots

I am not a fan of that thing… it always come loose anyway. I just close i because it is flapping around

 

[Sjoesten]

I am not a fan of that thing… it always come loose anyway. I just close i because it is flapping around.

 

[ChrisMBC]

I will say, over-compression is absolutely possible. I counterintuitively find my feet to be warmer when I wear one pair of socks rather than two (I have neoprene socks on the drysuit and use boots).

I also personally find that wool isn’t ideal for socks inside a drysuit, as it doesn’t wick as aggressively as I need. I find that high-pile (‘fuzzy’) synthetic socks work best for me.