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Ski Boot Warmers!!

Fri, 26 Aug 2011 18:53:30 GMT

Thinking of buying some Ski boot warmers, as I hate cold feet and when I went for a boot fitting the fitter told me my thick thermal socks would have to go if I was getting a pair of fitted boots.

I am thinking boot warmers are the only answer but was wondering how effective they are and which are the best ones??

any advice given is very greatful

Re:Ski Boot Warmers!!

Fri, 26 Aug 2011 21:46:21 GMT

You shouldn't need boot warmers. Thinner socks don't necessarily mean colder feet.

I'm sure Wickers will be along soon to tell you all about Merino wool. :wink:

Re:Ski Boot Warmers!!

Sat, 27 Aug 2011 05:10:33 GMT

There are two types of boot warmers. Battery powered heated footbeds, or disposable charcoal toe warmers.

The charcoal toe warmers give about three to four hours of great warmth and are a good way to go if you only need them for a couple of weeks a season.

The battery systems give a little less heat and last for two to five hours depending on the setting, and are expensive. If you are having footbeds made, you would need to have the heating element cut into the new footbed.

I find it easier to have charcoal toe warmers in my ski bag for when it's very cold, rather than deal with the hassle of remembering to charge batteries.

Re:Ski Boot Warmers!!

Sat, 27 Aug 2011 08:07:44 GMT

thanks for the advice!! expensive is not good as I have a pair of boots to buy my Mrs for christmas on top of a Ski trip to Cervinia at Christmas, I been told that it is very cold their (-25) this is why I am a little worried as last year I lost the feeling in my feet and is was only - 10,

Last year I had such shit conditions and ski hire that I am determined to get it all right for this trip, thats why I have gone for the height and pritty snow sure slopes of Cervina / Zermatt.

God I can't wait to hit the slopes, T minus: 3 months 29 days until I do!!

Re:Ski Boot Warmers!!

Sat, 27 Aug 2011 08:24:16 GMT

A few folks who have to stand in their ski boots (instructors are a prime candidate) get cold feet. If your boots fit you properly, and are not wet inside -25 is no big deal, as you are moving. I suffer from cold feet, except when skiing )

Your fitter will advise you more accurately, but generally:

The correct socks for the boot, fresh every day.

Dry the liners daily, use the drying bags that are readily available. Dryzone's can be purchased in most ski stores.

Don't leave the shells outside overnight!

Make sure that no water has collected under the boot shell baseboard.

Ensure your feet are warm and dry before the start of the ski day.

I've skied Cervinia at Christmas. It was lovely, memories of sitting in the sunshine for lunch up the mountain with our coats off.

Hold off spending around GBP100 on Hotronics until you know for certain that you need them. Once you are fitted for boots, there is unlikely to be enough space for Charcoal Baggies!

Re:Ski Boot Warmers!!

Sat, 27 Aug 2011 18:12:40 GMT

bandit wrote:

Hold off spending around GBP100 on Hotronics until you knowor certain that you need them. Once you are fitted for boots, there is unlikely to be enough space for Charcoal Baggies!

I'd agree with not buying battery warmers until you are sure you will need them. As for enough space for toe warmers (not hand warmers), there is normally enough space even in tightly fitted boots. I didn't think there would be in my boots, but found there was. I know many people with fitted high performance boots, who will find room for the toe warmers when they need to. There is nearly always a small pocket of space above the base of the toes.

Re:Ski Boot Warmers!!

Sun, 28 Aug 2011 21:15:38 GMT

Why would any one want boot warmers, mrs w uses these foot warmer pads and I give her hell, perhaps find a warm weather sport would be my suggestion.

Re:Ski Boot Warmers!!

Mon, 29 Aug 2011 19:18:46 GMT

I smoke, eat to richly, drink a little too much but never suffer from the cold. It needs to be 10 below with wind before I'll consider a hat. I'll only wear goggles when my tears freeze and judging by the whiff of my boots my feet don't suffer either. I'm with Wickkers on this one.

Re:Ski Boot Warmers!!

Mon, 29 Aug 2011 21:43:25 GMT

All of the above are great "comments" !

Of course no skier should have thick wool socks!

Cold feet often is due to other matters such as;
-poor blood circulation ( Often many skiers go overboard with boots and buckles)
-poor preparation ( never leave boots in car)
-mine are on a boot heater unit that self starts at 4 AM thus slowly heats up boots for 2 hours!
-poor fitting
- poor heat retention at core area

As noted if you do have poor blood circulation the heat pads do wonders!

May I suggest two more heat pad in pockets near thighs since major blood vessels bringing hot blood to toes pass along in that region!

May I suggest also a ultra warm "vest type " polar just over underwear ! You have lots of freedom but get very warm chest! ( please no comments about this )

Now for the last "suggestion" !!! Get some Dr. Schols foot powder ! Sprinkle inner boot liners before placing feet in ! You will note a difference!

Hope this helps!

Cold Feet !

Re:Ski Boot Warmers!!

Tue, 30 Aug 2011 13:27:31 GMT

Hi

Loads of good advice, I work in a ski shop I would say the best thing to do is keep your boots inside in the warm, maybe not the porch/hallway if not the warmest place in the chalet.

We had a wall mounted boot warmer which was used by our chalet guests but never found we need to use it ourselves.

Good socks - Falke or Icebreaker

Best wishes & good skiing

Helen

Re:Ski Boot Warmers!!

Tue, 30 Aug 2011 14:13:31 GMT

Helen,,et al,,,,,

One comment if you do not mind.

I do not place my boots on boot heater at 4 am starting time becaus I have cold feet but for toasty warm feel. Most modern boots have a wonderful property that most skiers are not aware of!

The "padding' in the boot liner is made of such great material that it "molds" when heated! That is it "cuddles", caresses the feet once they are in ( if warmed up ) !

I have had several operations which makes my feet: different sizes, very very sensitive and tend to swell ! Person who have had cancer or those who had heart by-pass know what I am talking about!

Those soft warm liners make my ski day heaven!

One hint. In my country persons who work outdoors in -40c weather buy these boot warmers. They are not expensive and are digitally control in terms of temperature and time duration! I read you are in a ski shop. I am sure no ski shop in England has these heaters and they are much much better than any ski related boot heaters. Send me your email address via PM and I will give you the name of the company and the marketing Directors name!
PS I do not work for the company!

I did forget one "hint" to cold feet skiers in the past post. Here it is.

Do NOT buckle up tight your boots in chalet 30 minutes before you ski!

I often see persons getting ready at base lodge. Bundle up. Buckle up very tight boots then wait in line for 20 minutes standing still !

Two things happen!

They sweat inside chalet or in tram etc,,,
Their feet slowly get numb with little blood going to toes!

I never put on ski jacket until last second!
I never but never buckle up ski boots until I have done at least two easy runs down easy easy sections!
The toes have had a chance to say, "hello' to boot liner. They have found their little "niche" and my skiing easy allows my heart to pump "extra warm blood" to these toes!

Voila,, Warm Ready for some serious skiing!

Never take my boots off all day!

Hope this helps you cold feet !