Heated socks

[Tyjay]

Any one have any experience with battery operated heated socks
I have problems with feet getting or toes getting real cold during rides
tried merino wool socks which help a bit but not great for me

Iv suffered with cold feet for years so nowt new

Cheers

 

[p3eps]

I got heated insoles a few months ago - but haven’t tried them as I haven’t been on my bike for almost 4 months due to various surgeries. The battery is built into the insole, and you turn them on / off via a remote control. Sound like a good idea for keeping toes warm.

Hoping to get back on the indoor bike in the next week or 2… but it’ll be warm again by the time I get outdoors!

 

[Tyjay]

I got heated insoles a few months ago - but haven’t tried them as I haven’t been on my bike for almost 4 months due to various surgeries. The battery is built into the insole, and you turn them on / off via a remote control. Sound like a good idea for keeping toes warm.

Hoping to get back on the indoor bike in the next week or 2… but it’ll be warm again by the time I get outdoors!

Might have a look at the insoles

Although the socks are only about £8 from AliExpress
But good to know about the insoles although winters coming to an end

 

[Mikerb]

I use the Hot Hands foot warmers, but the trick with any solution is to ensure the shoe/boot you use is both waterproof and insulated............and if possible warmed up before use because whatever sourcee of heat you use a lot of it spent merely warming all the materials in the shoe. Use whatever heat source in a warmed shoe and wear the shoe well before you start to ride. I find the Hot Hands stay hot for a bout 8 hours.

 

[Tyjay]

I use the Hot Hands foot warmers, but the trick with any solution is to ensure the shoe/boot you use is both waterproof and insulated............and if possible warmed up before use because whatever sourcee of heat you use a lot of it spent merely warming all the materials in the shoe. Use whatever heat source in a warmed shoe and wear the shoe well before you start to ride. I find the Hot Hands stay hot for a bout 8 hours.

Seen those the other day for £1 each was
Gonna try them but forgot to go get some after the cinema
I’ll give them a go when I’m out on wed and Thursday

 

[mike_kelly]

I use a pair of Aliexpress heated socks and gloves and they both work well for me. Although my joints are not in love with 5 F any more.

 

[Tyjay]

I use a pair of Aliexpress heated socks and gloves and they both work well for me. Although my joints are not in love with 5 F any more.

Do you notice the battery pack that slots into the socks
is it heavy or unobtrusive

thanks

 

[mike_kelly]

They are all different but mine have a little pocket at the top that holds the battery. Not a problem at all.

 

[irie]

Have Five Ten Freerider EPS Mid Flat MTB insulated (Primaloft) boots which together with merino wool socks keep me warm and dry through winter. Also have fugly but practical Vaude gaiters for when gets really wet/muddy.

 

[Tyjay]

Have Five Ten Freerider EPS Mid Flat MTB insulated (Primaloft) boots which together with merino wool socks keep me warm and dry through winter. Also have fugly but practical Vaude gaiters for when gets really wet/muddy.

I use 5ten trail cross gortex so feet never get wet with some endura merino wool socks
wore them for first time the other day (socks) but toes still got cold. Not as bad as usual
ill find something that works eventually probably next winter

 

[irie]

I use 5ten trail cross gortex so feet never get wet with some endura merino wool socks
wore them for first time the other day (socks) but toes still got cold. Not as bad as usual
ill find something that works eventually probably next winter

Have used foot warmers like this in ski boots, might work for you.

Amazon: TerraTherm foot warmers

 

[Tyjay]

Have used foot warmers like this in ski boots, might work for you.

Amazon: TerraTherm foot warmers

Ahh I had some similar from home bargains a couple years ago they were 89p
but never got round to trying them
don’t sell them any more which is a shame cheap enough to test

 

[Bndit]

I have Term-ic heated socks, have ridden two winters with them now and they are best thing I have for winter riding. Therm-ic specialist in outdoor products: socks, gloves, clothing.. I bought cheapest model with 1200 batteries without remote control around 140€ from some sale. These are whole plastic socks so no wool or merino, but I don`f have sweaty feet so they are comfortable. They are also tight so if you have big calfs they are not for you. It`s quite a hassle to use them because no remote and stuff but I have learned the right level of heating for my rides so I don`t have to adjust them while I am riding. My winter rides are typically 1.5-3 hours and these makes them comfy…and possible

 

[Bear-uk]

I use them hot hands/feet pads but find them ok for hands but not powerful enough for my feet whilst riding.
I once used them on a cold ride and left them stuck to my feet for the journey home. After about 5 miles in the car I had to pull over and remove them as my feet were on fire
I won't do that again

 

[Mikerb]

As above there are heated socks that work but they are very expensive. The cheap ones on ebay or Amazon etc are a waste of time. They need a lithium battery with significant capacity and that alone is an expensive item.

 

[p3eps]

I use the Hot Hands foot warmers, but the trick with any solution is to ensure the shoe/boot you use is both waterproof and insulated............and if possible warmed up before use because whatever sourcee of heat you use a lot of it spent merely warming all the materials in the shoe. Use whatever heat source in a warmed shoe and wear the shoe well before you start to ride. I find the Hot Hands stay hot for a bout 8 hours.

I used these for years - and they’re pretty effective.
Cost about £1.50 for a pair. Stick them in (double sided backing) to the insole of your shoe at the toe end… and let them do their job.
Quite difficult to get out sometimes when they’re done as they end up solid and well stick down! Not sure I’d like them in a walking shoe - but fine for cycling since your toes don’t move much.

These are the insoles I got:

Heated Shoe Insoles Rechargeable Inserts Foot Warmers

Say goodbye to cold feet. Experience ultimate comfort with the Ortorex rechargeable inserts! They'll keep your feet cosy and protected from freezing temperatures. Simply recharge, and you're ready for the next chilly day. Three temperature modes. You can choose between 40°C, 50°C, and 60°C to...

ortorex.uk

£35, but if you use code “S1NP”, you’ll get 15% off (if it still works?).

You have to cut them to size - which makes me wonder how much heat will be at the toes since this is the bit you cut off. Clearly no element at the end!

 

[p3eps]

This post has made me go dig them out, and fit them to my shoes. Remote CONTRAL - must be local!!

I took out the existing insole, to make sure I cut it to the right size. I will put the original somewhere safe, and just try using the heated one.

My 5:10's are a UK 9.5, but have always felt like a small fit - hence why the insole probably matches a 9. The heated insole fits perfectly.

50-55°C on the top setting. I have a heated mat on my desk at work, which goes up to 65°C. Even at it's low setting of 35°C, it feels warmer than these insoles do. I'm going to borrow a thermal imaging camera from work and see how hot they actually get. It's only the front part of the sole that warms up - not the long skinny bit!

Good job I'm intending putting them in Gore-Tex shoes. Did someone mention soaking them isn't a good idea (4 times in a paragraph!)?!

 

[Boracho Muchacho]

Any one have any experience with battery operated heated socks
I have problems with feet getting or toes getting real cold during rides
tried merino wool socks which help a bit but not great for me

Iv suffered with cold feet for years so nowt new

Cheers

A cautionary tale about heated socks.
Last winter I was driving down the street and I came upon my elderly neighbor's caregiver sitting in the middle of the road with one boot on and the other off of his foot in flames on the street. He was wearing heated socks that had caught fire. He had full thickness 3rd degree burns on his lower leg and foot that will likely end up being amputated. He got his socks as a gift from the family he was working for. They bought them on Amazon.

 

[Bndit]

A cautionary tale about heated socks.
Last winter I was driving down the street and I came upon my elderly neighbor's caregiver sitting in the middle of the road with one boot on and the other off of his foot in flames on the street. He was wearing heated socks that had caught fire. He had full thickness 3rd degree burns on his lower leg and foot that will likely end up being amputated. He got his socks as a gift from the family he was working for. They bought them on Amazon.

Well since He/She lives in USA He/She`s now one legged millionaire.

 

[Boracho Muchacho]

Well since He/She lives in USA He/She`s now one legged millionaire.

I'm not sure it's worth it. I should have mentioned that I have, and still do, use heaters for my ski boots so I am definitely not anti heater.

 

[JohnR]

Any one have any experience with battery operated heated socks
I have problems with feet getting or toes getting real cold during rides
tried merino wool socks which help a bit but not great for me

Iv suffered with cold feet for years so nowt new

Cheers

I enjoy a number of winter outdoor activities. Cycling of course, but hiking and hunting for 50 years, as well. I have tried heated socks. For years I couldn't understand why my feet got so cold! While hunting I had the most high-tech socks and heavy, sub-zero F boots I could buy. Feet still got cold. I bought heated socks. Feet still got cold. Through a lot of research, I read accounts from people surviving much harsher conditions than I, in the mountains of Pennsylvania.

The trouble all along was sweat. I have never had sweaty feet, but any amount of moisture in an enclosed space gets cold. The moisture gets cold fast, then your feet get cold. Heated gloves usually work great because most take their gloves off from time to time. Most never take their shoes and socks off until they are done for the day. That thin layer of moisture never dries out.

For me, the best solution has been medium weight merino wool socks and normal riding shoes that are 1/2 size larger for winter riding. You don't want to compress the insulation properties of the wool. For long rides in sub-freezing temperatures, I have taken my shoes off during a break to let the moisture dissipate. It's worked for me, YMMV.

Best of luck!

 

[Tyjay]

I enjoy a number of winter outdoor activities. Cycling of course, but hiking and hunting for 50 years, as well. I have tried heated socks. For years I couldn't understand why my feet got so cold! While hunting I had the most high-tech socks and heavy, sub-zero F boots I could buy. Feet still got cold. I bought heated socks. Feet still got cold. Through a lot of research, I read accounts from people surviving much harsher conditions than I, in the mountains of Pennsylvania.

The trouble all along was sweat. I have never had sweaty feet, but any amount of moisture in an enclosed space gets cold. The moisture gets cold fast, then your feet get cold. Heated gloves usually work great because most take their gloves off from time to time. Most never take their shoes and socks off until they are done for the day. That thin layer of moisture never dries out.

For me, the best solution has been medium weight merino wool socks and normal riding shoes that are 1/2 size larger for winter riding. You don't want to compress the insulation properties of the wool. For long rides in sub-freezing temperatures, I have taken my shoes off during a break to let the moisture dissipate. It's worked for me, YMMV.

Best of luck!

Thanks got some good ideas to try
Hopefully help my feet haha
Won’t stop me never has but the idea of non cold feet esp toes is my ultimate goal

Thanks for all the info, ideas chaps
Given me plenty of things to try

 

[OTB Bob]

Do you notice the battery pack that slots into the socks
is it heavy or unobtrusive

thanks

I put my socks on then my Lycra liner which holds the batteries in place so they don't slide down or move.

 

[Utah Rider]

This is a very expensive option, but say goodbye to cold wet feet. Hotronic heated insoles, 45th Nrth boots. This morning 11F or -11c. Toasty feet.

 

[jeanmarc]

In Quebec, I've been using Pro Merino Heated Socks all winter, they work well for me. I also use the Hot Hands pads in my gloves.
Fieldsheer Heated Apparel. Stay warm, stay comfortable.

 

[72dan]

Any one have any experience with battery operated heated socks
I have problems with feet getting or toes getting real cold during rides
tried merino wool socks which help a bit but not great for me

Iv suffered with cold feet for years so nowt new

Cheers

I get wool socks from this company in Vermont, Darn Tough, they are expensive but fitting, very well made and the warmest.