Essential winter clothing?

I only aspire to be as mentally tough as you ultra folk, alas I am weak. I ordered a couple of pads and some deep winter socks. Will report back.

I'm saying this a lot more nowadays "I'm getting too old for this shit" as justification for actually buying clothes that are suitable for the temperatures and durations I'm riding in.
Unfortunately it also coincides for me stopping commuting and stopping riding much long shit at all so now I don't need them. #turbobro

Any suggestions for properly warm socks that don't have any wool or other animal products in them?

Anyone tried any reflective foil type insoles?

Yep, didn’t do anything

Good to know

I’m sort of looking, what do you want for them?

Get something made by primaloft or polartec.

I just googled and saw these. Not tired but they're polatrec streach fleece. I know sandling and have some of their stuff.

https://www.toros-outdoors.de/es/product/sandiline-polartec-socks/?gclid=Cj0KCQjwtrSLBhCLARIsACh6RmiRwaqbI2yMSHYzP1QTYhan-0ekLlon4pGU_jRg-9ifFBrhtZeCKW4aAr8FEALw_wcB

Another option that look nice
https://www.trekkinn.com/outdoor-mountain/lorpen-ski-polartec-socks/72567/p

Thank you!

My woolie boolies are a bit holie. Seem to remember someone recommending an alternative quality Merino option-but cant find it now. Anyone remember before I buy the same again.

As a frequent buyer of wool socks, the Woolie Boolie are hard to beat in terms of close knit/density, and therefore fitting in cycling shoes. But also interested to hear of alternatives.

Not necessary an essential, but I really enjoy my Arcteryx Stryka fleece. It has a nice long cut, and a comfy stretch to it. Works equally well as mid layer as an outer one when the weather is nice.
The"ninja style" hoodie is not something I used much, but is a nice thing to have.

Good write up; https://www.gearpatrol.com/outdoors/a403314/endorsement-arcteryx-stryka-hoodie/

I believe it now goes under the name Rho LT; https://arcteryx.com/de/en/shop/mens/rho-lt-hoody#search=1

Darn tough socks... https://www.lfgss.com/comments/15810596/

Ah, thanks. Just bought some on ultralight gear.com and will see how they go.

They are really nice. I bought 2 pairs a few months ago and really prefer them to woolie boolies. I love how the sole and heel are much thicker than the rest

Anyone have any recommendations for fun n cool neck warmers? Cool pattern or print and bright colours for winter viz

A bit late, but Galibier firefeet socks are great. A bit thinner than woolie boolies, if you want a little more space in your shoe.

Galibier usually have a good variety off buffs etc

Good knowledge to have.

Pretty impressed with the DarnTough ones. The Standard thickness seems about right - similar to woolie boolies but cheaper. Will see how they last. Also got some of their extra cushion hiker socks which are very warm and almost like having slippers on. Bit thick for tighter fitting bike shoes but are a delight in my walking boots. Got some for me dad for Christmas too.

A friend of mine makes these which are cozy: https://www.bknit.co.uk/shop

Cool site and product shots they've got there!

Bought a Galibier Route Softshell jacket the other day - seems to be a good alternative for my 7 year old Gabba imo (without spending 200quid on a Perfetto...)

A question I've been desperately trying to answer myself. I have a pare by Prendas that are passable and I've just bought the Albion winter socks but have yet to actually try them out. Also saw these from gore the other day but £40 is a ludicrous amount to spend on socks

Those are very sick! Will cop one in the new year after the Christmas spends are finalised

Cross post from the stylish cycling kit thread. I'm after some bib tights, don't need to be fancy at all, just be able to stand up to being worn and washed a lot and ideally not cost too much. Any suggestions? Don't need to be crazy warm and would ideally have some padding but not loads.

Lusso , they lasted me years.