Keep my feet warm while skiing

[milotv34]

you can call me a pussy if you want. youd probably be right. but im not sure if its my boots just being a little too small... or if i just have naturally bad circulation, but my feet are just always cold. it can be sunny and 35 degrees and i wont be able to feel them. any help would be appreciated

 

[Voyage86]

getting no bitches is same old same old so go for the heated socks. check your boot liners though. some have a slot right above the heel for a heating thing to slide into to.

 

[milotv34]

getting no bitches is same old same old so go for the heated socks.

tru

 

[Raf.Diaz.]

Hike a rail 10 times! Thats how i deal with that

 

[WGalinski]

I want to say I’ve tried out nearly 20+ different blends of wools/rayon/cotton/polyester/nylon ski socks over the years and an 80/20 blend of alpaca wool and nylon beats any other sock I’ve used for heat while skiing. They even allow my feet to breathe a little. I’ll rock a 100% alpaca wool sock as well but its too damn hot in my ski boots for most occasions.

 

[Non_State_Actor]

I want to say I’ve tried out nearly 20+ different blends of wools/rayon/cotton/polyester/nylon ski socks over the years and an 80/20 blend of alpaca wool and nylon beats any other sock I’ve used for heat while skiing. They even allow my feet to breathe a little. I’ll rock a 100% alpaca wool sock as well but its too damn hot in my ski boots for most occasions.

Where do you get nice thin alpaca socks? Any brands to check out?

 

[johnblaze]

Heated liners

 

[WGalinski]

Where do you get nice thin alpaca socks? Any brands to check out?

Brands producing socks with more than 50% alpaca fiber is nearly non existent. You’ll have to do some research (also reach out to local alpaca/sheep farms) and make sure to check on the material composition.

I’ve bought mine from a nearby alpaca farm and the farmer gets all their stuff produced at a textile factory once a year after shearing so when things sell out, they’ll be out of it for a year.

 

[Zurg]

Try keeping your core warmer. Also try taking 2-3 laps, then going into the lodge and taking your boots off for 5-10 minutes, then continue with your day. Whenever my ladies feet are cold going into the lodge (even though it suckkkkks) usually helps out a ton.

 

[C.R.E.A.M]

Try keeping your core warmer. Also try taking 2-3 laps, then going into the lodge and taking your boots off for 5-10 minutes, then continue with your day. Whenever my ladies feet are cold going into the lodge (even though it suckkkkks) usually helps out a ton.

Gotta keep the lady happy

 

[powpatrol]

if you are willing to lose steeze points, boot gloves are very effective

 

[drifts]

try thinner socks, thicker ones might be helping your already small boots cut off circulation.

make sure your liners and boots are pre heated, I put mine in the passenger side by the foot heater vent in my car and blast it uncomfortably hot for the last 10 minutes of my drive

Also one thing I do is not wear my ski socks on the way to the mountain because your feet will sweat (even if you don’t notice it) and get your socks damp before you even get on the hill, I pull off my regular socks and let my feet air dry before I put on fresh ski socks every time now and it’s helped a lot.

if all that doesn’t help you just gotta accept the boot glove and a heated insole/sock

 

[dkels]

I second anyone recommending the thinnest socks possible. The ski boot liner provides 10x more insulation than any thick sock could, so your insulation gains are very miniscule by using thick socks. The key functions of a sock are to wick away moisture, prevent chaffing with the liner, and allow good circulation (which thick socks can actually hinder). Beyond that, ensuring you are wearing the right base layer + mid layer + shell combo to keep you core (upper body) warm is key to keep your extremities (hands and feet) warm. It can be a bit of an investment but I highly recommend making every piece of clothing that touches your skin some form of merino wool. One last thing might be to try using a footbed as these can help ensure your foot is sitting correctly in your boot for good circulation and they will help your skiing performance overall. Outside of the gear world, taking a 10 minute break in the middle of the day inside a lodge with your feet completely out of your boots will help restore circulation and heat in your feet and can definitely help you get a few more hours of skiing in. Heated socks and liners would be my last resort after all of these other remedies have failed. They will work but are quite expensive and will likely just mask the root cause of the problem. Hope this helps!

 

[WGalinski]

make sure your liners and boots are pre heated, I put mine in the passenger side by the foot heater vent in my car and blast it uncomfortably hot for the last 10 minutes of my drive

This is a great piece of advice. Grew up playing hockey in minnesota and sometimes my teammates would whine about their feet being cold- because their stinky equipment and skates would be out in their parents freezing garage on a freezing night.

So make sure your boot liners are at least a comfortable room temperature **and dry** once you put them on otherwise you’re essentially trapping your feet in a refrigerator that your body heat will need to fight against.

**This post was edited on Jan 5th 2024 at 12:34:19am

 

[Zurg]

try thinner socks, thicker ones might be helping your already small boots cut off circulation.

make sure your liners and boots are pre heated, I put mine in the passenger side by the foot heater vent in my car and blast it uncomfortably hot for the last 10 minutes of my drive

Also one thing I do is not wear my ski socks on the way to the mountain because your feet will sweat (even if you don’t notice it) and get your socks damp before you even get on the hill, I pull off my regular socks and let my feet air dry before I put on fresh ski socks every time now and it’s helped a lot.

if all that doesn’t help you just gotta accept the boot glove and a heated insole/sock

https://www.amazon.com/XCMAN-Integr...F/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1LQCVHNH304VI&keywords=boot+warmers+12+v&qid=1704518838&sprefix=boot+warmers+12+v%2Caps%2C169&sr=8-1

Got this as well and it is great

 

[Oetk]

try thinner socks, thicker ones might be helping your already small boots cut off circulation.

make sure your liners and boots are pre heated, I put mine in the passenger side by the foot heater vent in my car and blast it uncomfortably hot for the last 10 minutes of my drive

Also one thing I do is not wear my ski socks on the way to the mountain because your feet will sweat (even if you don’t notice it) and get your socks damp before you even get on the hill, I pull off my regular socks and let my feet air dry before I put on fresh ski socks every time now and it’s helped a lot.

if all that doesn’t help you just gotta accept the boot glove and a heated insole/sock

all of this. And make sure your boot isn't too tight in any area (instep) that's cutting off circulation. You can put your boots on at home for 20 min and sit in a chair, when you take them off look and feel your feet to see if you have cold spots/pain.