Ski boot heaters

Thanks for all your help!

So the ski boot cover/gloves sound like a good idea - however if your feet are already cold im guessing they don't warm them up. Do they really keep your feet at a normal temperature from when you put the boots on?

Unfortunately I have never really been skiing in temperatures colder than -15C and yet still got cold feet. As i say it has been much better with proper fitting ski boots but still not great. I seem to remember having the same problem with snowboard boots as well and there even more comfy! However i very rarely get cold feet any other time.

Maybe keeping the heating insoles I have and adding the boot gloves would be the way to go?

Making sure your boots and feet are warm when you put the boots and boot gloves on is the key here. It is far easier to stay warm instead of getting warm.
Start with warm dry boots, I blast them with a hairdryer before I put them on if I'm wearing them from the hotel room, wear 1 pair of wool socks only. Or I half fill a couple of bottles with hot water and insert them in my boots and use my ski socks like a stopper in the ankle of the boots for the trip to the mountain so I can put toasty boots and socks on just before we get going.
The boot gloves then act like double glazing to keep the heat in and cold out.
Are you keeping your core warm enough? Your body will prioritise your organs above your extremities. If your body thinks your brain,kidneys,heart,lungs etc are cold then it sends less blood and heat to your feet and hands. Do you have decent base layers? Do you avoid cotton? Is your ski wear insulated enough? Are you wearing a helmet or beanie that keeps your ears warm? :-)

Unless you ski in very cold conditions frequently, or have a medical condition, the battery boot heaters are an expensive precaution. Charcoal toe warmers work very well and are comfortable in all but the tightest fitting boots. I have Thermic boot heaters, but seldom use them. It's easier to use the charcoal toe warmer for the odd occasion I need to supplement the boot gloves.

lilywhite wrote: Or I half fill a couple of bottles with hot water and insert them in my boots and use my ski socks like a stopper in the ankle of the boots for the trip to the mountain so I can put toasty boots and socks on just before we get going.

That's a neat trick. I have never thought of doing that and will definitely give it a go this season.

Another bizarre tip related to lilywhite's comment about core temperature, is watching what and when you eat. Try to eat some granola or some oats in the morning. this will slowly release energy throughout the day. Also, try to eat well before starting to ski in the morning. Your body prioritizes blood flow. You will find your extremities get slightly colder for a short time after eating in cold weather as the blood flow is prioritized to the stomach for digestion.

Great thread. I suffer from cold feet and trencher suggested the boot gloves. I am getting a pair for Christmas. Will tell all when i return :-)

Thank you for all your help! I will definitely try warming boots/socks up before going out and then getting some boot gloves to keep the heat in!

I think i am keeping my core warm haha usually wear thermals etc - its only ever my feet that are cold, normally warm enough in general so hopefully that will do the trick :)

Thanks for all the advice!!

I had some atomic boots with thermic Warners. They were absolute rubbish.

Take my advice and just make sure your boots fit properly, and that you keep them warm overnight before skiing the next morning.

Just got home after a week skiing. I bought myself a pair of boot gloves before we left and they were fantastic! Made sure my socks were warm and put the hairdryer in my ski boots before putting them on and put the gloves on straight away. No cold feet all week it was brilliant! They were pretty easy to get on and off and could still easily adjust your boots through the day without fully removing them. Would definitely recommend!

Thanks to everyone for all your advice :)