Comments on: How to Keep Your Feet Warm and Toasty /docs/how-to-keep-your-feet-warm-and-toasty/ Not just another WordPress weblog Mon, 22 Mar 2010 15:28:28 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.7.1 hourly 1 By: Andrew Schaad /docs/how-to-keep-your-feet-warm-and-toasty/comment-page-1/#comment-3814 Andrew Schaad Wed, 24 Feb 2010 14:58:18 +0000 /docs/?p=537#comment-3814 Lyn K, I would recommend SmartWool, Hot Chillys, or Under Armour as good options for thinner ski socks. Lyn K,

I would recommend SmartWool, Hot Chillys, or Under Armour as good options for thinner ski socks.

]]> By: Andrew Schaad /docs/how-to-keep-your-feet-warm-and-toasty/comment-page-1/#comment-3736 Andrew Schaad Wed, 24 Feb 2010 13:30:45 +0000 /docs/?p=537#comment-3736 Walter, There are a number of potential issues that could be causing the pain you’ve been feeling. The first is that your boots are over tightened and you’re cutting off the proper circulation to your feet. Obviously, there’s no way for me to know this for certain, but I wanted to put it out there for you to be aware of it as a potential cause. Another cause could have to do with your socks. You mentioned that you now switch out your socks during the course of the day. What type of socks are you using? If you’re using your everyday cotton socks, this could be a cause of the problem. Cotton socks do not help control moisture in the foot (e.g., they don’t wick sweat away). Any sweat created from movement/natural heat of the foot will simply freeze and make your feet colder. Socks like those made by SmartWool or Hot Chillys do a great job of moving moisture away from the feet and keeping the feet/toes warmer. If you don’t have a pair of socks like these, I would recommend doing so. I own several pairs and they are amazing. I was shocked at how much of a difference they made when I first got mine. Finally, you may just need a boot heater attachment or some toe warmers. Every skiers needs are different, and may be that you just haven’t found the right combination for you. I hope this helps you. Best of luck. Walter,

There are a number of potential issues that could be causing the pain you’ve been feeling. The first is that your boots are over tightened and you’re cutting off the proper circulation to your feet. Obviously, there’s no way for me to know this for certain, but I wanted to put it out there for you to be aware of it as a potential cause. Another cause could have to do with your socks. You mentioned that you now switch out your socks during the course of the day. What type of socks are you using? If you’re using your everyday cotton socks, this could be a cause of the problem. Cotton socks do not help control moisture in the foot (e.g., they don’t wick sweat away). Any sweat created from movement/natural heat of the foot will simply freeze and make your feet colder. Socks like those made by SmartWool or Hot Chillys do a great job of moving moisture away from the feet and keeping the feet/toes warmer. If you don’t have a pair of socks like these, I would recommend doing so. I own several pairs and they are amazing. I was shocked at how much of a difference they made when I first got mine. Finally, you may just need a boot heater attachment or some toe warmers. Every skiers needs are different, and may be that you just haven’t found the right combination for you.

I hope this helps you. Best of luck.

]]> By: Walter /docs/how-to-keep-your-feet-warm-and-toasty/comment-page-1/#comment-3636 Walter Wed, 24 Feb 2010 11:37:34 +0000 /docs/?p=537#comment-3636 Sometimes when is really cold, during skiing, a feel a lot of pain in my toes...sometimes a have to rip the boots out...then is a relief....its awful...now a use one sock in the morning...and a new pair in the afternoon...it really got better....Do you think this pain its because it gets frozen?? Walter Sometimes when is really cold, during skiing, a feel a lot of pain in my toes…sometimes a have to rip the boots out…then is a relief….its awful…now a use one sock in the morning…and a new pair in the afternoon…it really got better….Do you think this pain its because it gets frozen??
Walter

]]> By: Lyn K /docs/how-to-keep-your-feet-warm-and-toasty/comment-page-1/#comment-3362 Lyn K Mon, 22 Feb 2010 19:40:14 +0000 /docs/?p=537#comment-3362 Thin socks were recommended in your article. Can you recommend a brand name? Thin socks were recommended in your article. Can you recommend a brand name?

]]> By: penny /docs/how-to-keep-your-feet-warm-and-toasty/comment-page-1/#comment-2912 penny Thu, 11 Feb 2010 06:39:28 +0000 /docs/?p=537#comment-2912 may i suggest something that that actually works for me....rub NIVEA cream (in the blue tub) on your feet prior to putting on your ski socks.....it helps to insulate like bear grease worked for the native americans...it also makes your feet very nice at the end of the day......it's also recommended to use on your face! may i suggest something that that actually works for me….rub NIVEA cream (in the blue tub) on your feet prior to putting on your ski socks…..it helps to insulate like bear grease worked for the native americans…it also makes your feet very nice at the end of the day……it’s also recommended to use on your face!

]]> By: Mike /docs/how-to-keep-your-feet-warm-and-toasty/comment-page-1/#comment-1934 Mike Fri, 08 Jan 2010 04:23:21 +0000 /docs/?p=537#comment-1934 I ski nights in Minnesota so there are very few nights that my feet don't turn nearly white with cold. Boot Gloves do work pretty well but limit adjustibility of buckles while skiing. Cayenne pepper also sort of works but don't touch your eyes, mouth or nose after. I ski nights in Minnesota so there are very few nights that my feet don’t turn nearly white with cold. Boot Gloves do work pretty well but limit adjustibility of buckles while skiing. Cayenne pepper also sort of works but don’t touch your eyes, mouth or nose after.

]]> By: Cindi /docs/how-to-keep-your-feet-warm-and-toasty/comment-page-1/#comment-1884 Cindi Tue, 05 Jan 2010 23:33:45 +0000 /docs/?p=537#comment-1884 Have you tried Boot Gloves or ThermoFeet Heat Reflectors? Was wondering if either of these work. Have you tried Boot Gloves or ThermoFeet Heat Reflectors? Was wondering if either of these work.

]]> By: terry M. /docs/how-to-keep-your-feet-warm-and-toasty/comment-page-1/#comment-1876 terry M. Tue, 05 Jan 2010 16:19:33 +0000 /docs/?p=537#comment-1876 Great, I will be trying any and all these sggestions, my cold feet are getting really bad for me. Thanks Great, I will be trying any and all these sggestions, my cold feet are getting really bad for me. Thanks

]]> By: Jay /docs/how-to-keep-your-feet-warm-and-toasty/comment-page-1/#comment-386 Jay Wed, 21 Oct 2009 21:34:44 +0000 /docs/?p=537#comment-386 I have skiied for 30 yrs, for many of them, I have had cold feet. Besides the hat thing, drying my boots every evening, using the best socks I could find, keeping my boots warm before I go out, and I have done the cheyenne pepper, powder, etc.... the one tip that has made a DRAMATIC DIFFERENCE.... spray my feet with an anti-perspirant before skiing. That keeps my feet dry, and warm, in almost any temperature I go out in. Night and day difference (but keep doing those other items as well). I have skiied for 30 yrs, for many of them, I have had cold feet. Besides the hat thing, drying my boots every evening, using the best socks I could find, keeping my boots warm before I go out, and I have done the cheyenne pepper, powder, etc…. the one tip that has made a DRAMATIC DIFFERENCE…. spray my feet with an anti-perspirant before skiing. That keeps my feet dry, and warm, in almost any temperature I go out in. Night and day difference (but keep doing those other items as well).

]]> By: Jennifer /docs/how-to-keep-your-feet-warm-and-toasty/comment-page-1/#comment-262 Jennifer Thu, 08 Oct 2009 20:08:26 +0000 /docs/?p=537#comment-262 Great article- thanks for the tips! I have also heard of a little more holistic and green alternative to the hand/foot warmers is to take a pinch of Cheyenne pepper and place it in your sock for additional heating and warmth. I have not tried it yet but will this winter....I'll let you know how it goes! Great article- thanks for the tips! I have also heard of a little more holistic and green alternative to the hand/foot warmers is to take a pinch of Cheyenne pepper and place it in your sock for additional heating and warmth. I have not tried it yet but will this winter….I’ll let you know how it goes!

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