Cold feet

So, like many others, I suffer from cold feet. In my case, it is caused from having polio and also from a terrible back that makes the toes somewhat numb but not totally numb. Even inside the house, my wife goes barefoot year around while even many times in the summer I have the foot heater under the desk turned on to keep my feet from freezing. At night, we have, rather than a mattress warmer, a foot warmer. It comes up to almost knee height. It gets turned on a couple hours before I hit the sack and then turned down after a while after going to bed.

For outdoors, I have a couple pair of boots, 1600 grams of thinsulate plus felts and another 2000 grams of thinsulate. Even in 50 degree weather when I am sitting still, it takes only a very short time for my toes to get cold even though I keep wiggling them to keep blood circulating. Speaking of this, every doctor and nurse have been surprised at how good the circulation is in my feet. But they still get cold. Yes, I've tried the toe heaters and hand warmers and such and even tried the new Thermacell heated insoles. Nothing seems to work.

I've been checking into some new boots but still unsure what to get. What appears best so far are some of the boots from Baffin which are rated to -148 degrees. But I think those ratings are all marketing hype and no way are they accurate.

Any suggestions?

 

I don't have the cold feet situation yet, I'll be but 43 tomorrow.... But, if you're looking at Baffin- anything named after those islands may be accurate, 'cos that area ain't nothing but a rock with some mines on it, and only open a few months a year- our service manager went up there in July to look at some our transformers onsite, and it didn't get above 30F with 40 mph sustained winds.... Imagine temps in spring or fall up there, let alone dead of winter-
I'd give them boots a serious looksie
I hope you find something that works for you

 

I am plagued with cold feet too, but it is from blood vessle spasms, so more towards cirulation. For me, all the layers in the world do not help, I have to literally warm my feet first, THEN use good footwear.

Dennis, not sure if you have tried this, I saw a thin foil sole insert awhile back, it worked on the same idea as emergency space blankets for heat reflection. I did not try them because of my first paragraph. Thought I might throw it out for you, they were inexpensive.

 

Well, this sort of leaves me out in the cold...

 

Will, I've tried the insoles, even the thermacell rechargeable ones and have tried 2 pair of electric socks. Disappointed with all.

I see Cabela has some new heated stockings but they are extremely expensive. Not sure if I want to try them or not. Worst part is they run the battery down very quickly, especially if using on high setting.

Guess I'll stick with the chemical hand and toe warmers for now. But I keep hoping...

 

Dennis, have heard of the home made neck warmer, old stretchy sock with real rice (not minute rice), stick in the microwave? I wonder if Judy could fashion something for your boots, of course more like sorels. Crazy idea I thought I would throw out there......

Also, I have bought microwave slippers in the past, similar idea, put insoles in microwave, then back into slipper. They worked pretty good but were not very practical for walking on....... (I do not use them anymore)

Oh, one other thought, I have a pair of crocs boots, of course more fashion than arctic, but wow the thick sole on them really helps me feet!! I also have a pair of arctic Merrell boots, the sole is not thick enough, the ground sucks the warmth right out.

 

I was looking at the socks but found several bad reviews on them. Mostly that they don't hold up long and are uncomfortable with large seams, etc. They are pricey but if they work...

 

And he was right. I rarely go without a hat.

 

Dennis, I wanted to mention if the thermacell inserts work somewhat for you, I see excellent prices on bulk batteries often, I could alert you. 9V, right?