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Maximumsushi
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I'm over it. I live in a very cold place and I hate skiing with cold feet.

Most of the heated socks options are $500CAD. This seems a bit insane to me today when battery run gizmos are better and cheaper than ever. That said, has anyone tried the cheap options available on Amazon? They are about 10% the price. I'm going to assume battery life sucks, no temperature settings, and they die immediately in really cold temps.

Also, does anyone know if any heated socks companies offer industry proforms?

Thanks for your help
Jan 18 2024 12:24PM
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unijibs
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cold is a mindset
Jan 18 2024 12:37PM
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WittyCong
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Are your boots properly fitting? I've skied -40 with wind chill up in Tremblant and I never had an issue with my feet being cold, other parts of my body yes, but not my feet. Are your boots too tight? Are they too big or old? There's so many factors to look into. A heated sock is only a bandaid for a bigger issue.
Jan 18 2024 1:07PM
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Maximumsushi
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Dude, I'm not asking about boot fitting advice. I'm asking about heated socks. I have issues in one of my feet due to some hardware from a break.
WittyCongAre your boots properly fitting? I've skied -40 with wind chill up in Tremblant and I never had an issue with my feet being cold, other parts of my body yes, but not my feet. Are your boots too tight? Are they too big or old? There's so many factors to look into. A heated sock is only a bandaid for a bigger issue.
Jan 18 2024 1:16PM
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camtashcroft
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If your feet are numb you can't feel em
Jan 18 2024 5:10PM
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nmwninjart
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I broke down this year and bought some mainly just to try them out.
I found an open box deal on Hotronics Thin surround on Ebay for $75. I found an older model of the batteries for about $80 also on Ebay. I've only used them once so far. They aren't "thin" my poor feet were squished but they weren't cold! I had the batteries on 2 and they lasted for about 5.5 hours on an 8F day.
Jan 18 2024 8:02PM
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elm.
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I did some heated footbeds and rigged the battery to the back of my boot. They were off of amazon and i’ve had them for like 6 years. The batteries are a pain. Moved them to my snowboots.

best luck i’ve had is using intuition liners and keeping them plugged into my boot drier right up until i leave. Then putting them on the ground in my car and blasting foot heat. I’ve heard people put a warm nalgene in them. They also have plug in boot driers that work in your car.
Jan 18 2024 8:24PM
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Headache
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Have you tried bootgloves? They keep my feet warm below 20C
Jan 18 2024 11:26PM
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dwt802
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HeadacheHave you tried bootgloves? They keep my feet warm below 20C


Honestly wouldn’t be a horrible option for you, my friend got some and said they’re actually warm as fuck…
Jan 19 2024 1:03AM
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Substitute
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I've been a fan of the Hotronic S4 insole heaters. I have issues with my feet getting very cold (not a fit issue, I'm a bootfitter). I prefer the insole mounted heaters simply because I can wear socks that actually fit, and don't create any fit issues. The new version of the Hotronic XLP heaters look sweet too, and they do offer a pro deal, probably just need to reach out to the rep. Otherwise, S4 heaters are on sale most places.
Jan 19 2024 9:47AM
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Maximumsushi
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Awesome everyone, thanks for the helpful replies. I'm going to look into the heated footbeds and boot gloves. These actually sound like great options.

Preferably, I would like something that would last a long time. These are mostly for long days when I'm in the back country or heliskiing with work. It's not really possible to go into the lodge and warm up so longevity is the name of the game.
Jan 19 2024 10:44AM
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SofaKingSick
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SubstituteI've been a fan of the Hotronic S4 insole heaters. I have issues with my feet getting very cold (not a fit issue, I'm a bootfitter). I prefer the insole mounted heaters simply because I can wear socks that actually fit, and don't create any fit issues. The new version of the Hotronic XLP heaters look sweet too, and they do offer a pro deal, probably just need to reach out to the rep. Otherwise, S4 heaters are on sale most places.


this and bootgloves? seems like the ticket. i had no idea heated socks were so expensive
Jan 19 2024 10:47AM
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MaximumsushiAwesome everyone, thanks for the helpful replies. I'm going to look into the heated footbeds and boot gloves. These actually sound like great options.

Preferably, I would like something that would last a long time. These are mostly for long days when I'm in the back country or heliskiing with work. It's not really possible to go into the lodge and warm up so longevity is the name of the game.


Mine last several hours, on setting two or three. Often when touring I have them on setting one, or just off, or just leave the batteries at home. It depends on how cold it is, fresh snow, etc. My pinky toes still get cold on the coldest of days resort skiing, but they make life bearable.

I've had the same set for 3 years, and just broke a wire. Not a big deal.
Jan 19 2024 11:21AM
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hamsauce
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Id stay away from heated socks. Unless you have top of the line, they take forever to warm up. And they will die halfway through the day. Also they cause your feet to sweat, which makes your feet freeze, which makes you even colder. I ride really thin socks so my feed can breathe. Make sure to not cut off circulation. Been fine in -30 for a full day skiing
Jan 20 2024 3:07PM
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jompcock
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I bought the cheap amazon heated socks and cut the heating elements out of the socks. I just pull the elements over my ski socks and they're warm af.
Jan 20 2024 5:30PM
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nmwninjart
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jompcockcut the heating elements out of the socks. I just pull the elements over my ski socks

Can you take a picture of what this looks like?
Jan 20 2024 7:46PM
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