I wear medium-weight ski socks, but when the temperatures drop to below about -20 C / -4 F, the cold affects the feet (especially the toes). I know there are air-activated heat pads for the toe area, and I've seen battery-operated electrically heated socks (but these are usually designed for hunting or wading). What's the best solution for keeping feet warm whilst skiing in very cold temperatures? Thank you.
2006-12-02 14:07:28 · 8 answers · asked by MJQ 4 in Sports ➔ Winter Sports ➔ Snow Skiing
I know how you feel...I ski about 5-12 hrs a day most days, and I have race boots with thin liners. For me, thick socks are enough ( I use Wigwam wool socks). I have heard that the BootGlove is also very effective. It as a thick "sock" that covers the outside of your boot and provides better insulation. There are also a number of electric heaters for boots, but they are too bulky and awkward for me.
2006-12-03 02:16:07 · answer #1 · answered by pctorab 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The air-activated heat pads are the best! Just place them on top of your socks and you'll have warm toes all day. I use them for skiing and triathlons too, after swimming in cold water; sometimes my feet go numb on the bike and with the warmers they always stay warm. I have poor circulation in my feet and that's usually the first part of my body that gets cold. They also work great as hand warmers.
2006-12-05 15:30:14 · answer #2 · answered by Rob 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
man I feel you I had my boots moldeed to my feet and I can't wear socks with them. most days I don't notice but every now and again the toes go numb. I like wig wam socks they arethinnner but good also check out the da kine brand ski socks they are thin but seem to work well
2006-12-04 22:07:19 · answer #3 · answered by cadegoat 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
really thin cotton dress socks or no socks, just a very light layer of talcam powder.
you'll get more control on your skiis and the circulation in your feet won't be so restricted.
If your feet are freezing at -20, your boots aren't fitting right.
I've skied over 1000 days in the Canadian Rocky/Selkirk/Coastal mountains and my hands always froze before my feet.
2006-12-05 05:12:17 · answer #4 · answered by CamP 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
first thing you can get heated soles for your boots but if you dont want to pay for that than you can get heavy weight smart wool socks
2006-12-03 20:02:25 · answer #5 · answered by kevin d 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
better put some charcoal in to your socks to keep warm your feet :)
2006-12-06 20:56:22 · answer #6 · answered by luvu4ever14344 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try wool socks!
2006-12-02 22:16:01 · answer #7 · answered by justmedrt 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The heat pads are cheap and work real well.
2006-12-07 16:43:09 · answer #8 · answered by ladsmrt 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋