I am always struggling with cold feet and recently scored a pair of Ranarok shoes/boots for a steal (should be here tomorrow). I'm in MI so they should serve me well for fall and spring riding, but I have Land Run next week and I'm curious if anyone has any experience with the boot. As of right now temps are looking to be 30 or so to start with a high in the low to mid 50's. The boots would be great for the first part of the day, but I'm a little worried about overheating in the afternoon and I haven't been able to find much about a max temperature. I've found quite a bit on the older model Japanther, but those were quite a bit heavier and I think they had a little more insulation. Anyone have any experience or thoughts?
My experience in similar conditions with a similar level of boot (Mavic) is that hot feet are much easier to tolerate. While frozen toes are miserable, hot ones are just sweaty. You could mitigate it a little by being able to expose you calves later, so maybe something like knickers with light tights or pants over them could work.
Thanks... I overheated once wearing my Wolfhammer's and it's an experience I don't want to repeat. Of course it was my own fault as the temp got up to 30 during the ride, I was just stubborn and wanted to try out my new boots. I'm planning on bibs, knee warmers, and probably the Ragnaroks. Rides that start below freezing and end in the 50's are always though ones to dress for.
I often use my MTB to ride on the mountant road, so I like to use boots that have steel shank in. They protect my feet from sharp objects on the road. The primary purpose of a steel shank in boots is to protect the wearer’s feet. It helps stabilize the outsoles of a boot so you can walk or run with a good balance while using it during work. They are also a good choice for winter.
At around 150 lbs for my height, and with age I'm sensitive to cold but body parts staying cold if it's aerobic activity is usually with temperatures lower than the OP mentions. @Jack1112 has a good point where I'll ride with some Gore lined light hikers with flats that seem to regulate temperature better than some footwear. It it's not very wet I'll also wear Five Ten Freerider Pro series with sticky flats.
YMMV, but if rides are going to be in upper 30s to lower 50s, too much clothing or wrong clothing get me miserable fast.