Posted: 1/4/2012 9:00:38 AM EDT
Can someone direct me to some really good heated socks? I don't know any thing about them 
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Unless you have some physical/medical condition that requires heating your feet, I would suggest wearing high-quality sox––mebbe two pair–– and water proof/resistant boots to match the foot+sox. No offense, but keeping your feet dry is the first thing, and insulated an close second. You'll go broke on buying batteries for your sox, even if re-chargeables. You gotta re-think fundamentals, guy. |
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Unless you have some physical/medical condition that requires heating your feet, I would suggest wearing high-quality sox––mebbe two pair–– and water proof/resistant boots to match the foot+sox. No offense, but keeping your feet dry is the first thing, and insulated an close second. You'll go broke on buying batteries for your sox, even if re-chargeables. You gotta re-think fundamentals, guy. This. My feet always get cold, even in spring and early fall. I have a few hundred dollars worth of 100% wool and merino wool blended socks (no cotton!!). I usually double up on wool socks in the winter and weather 400 gram thinsulate boots outside down to single digits without issue, provided I'm moving around enough. Do yourself a favor and try good quality all wool socks first before you get the battery ones a try. |
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I don't think there is such a thing. (personally). Dry feet are warm feet. If you are *really* having a problem that can't be addressed by socks and looser fitting boots, then you should talk to your doc about circulation issues. Walk in uninsulated boots, when your are standing change out all of your socks (and into other boots if you can). Personally, I can't wear insulated boots for anything but standing in a blind or something similar. I winter backpack, so carrying another set of boots is pretty much out of the question, but I have some real neat, lightweight overboots that are made for ice fishing that I use in camp. They just weigh ounces. |
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I've tried a couple of different socks (but will look further). The boots are good, but I couldn't help but notice in two range outings in 37-41 degree days after about 6 hours of range time (fairly static) my feet started to feel cool. Not cold, but cool, like if it was much colder or if I stayed out longer, I might start feeling it. I'm going on a hunting trip in Feb, and just want to get this covered (literally) prior. I was hoping heated socks (a luxury item for the S-forum) would allow me not to worry.
Here are the boots rated to -35 http://www.rei.com/product/772901/keen-summit-county-winter-boots-mens Does putting talcum powder, then the socks help? |
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I've tried a couple of different socks (but will look further). The boots are good, but I couldn't help but notice in two range outings in 37-41 degree days after about 6 hours of range time (fairly static) my feet started to feel cool. Not cold, but cool, like if it was much colder or if I stayed out longer, I might start feeling it. I'm going on a hunting trip in Feb, and just want to get this covered (literally) prior. I was hoping heated socks (a luxury item for the S-forum) would allow me not to worry. Here are the boots rated to -35 http://www.rei.com/product/772901/keen-summit-county-winter-boots-mens Does putting talcum powder, then the socks help? Get good wool socks and at least 600g thinsulate boots. |
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Does putting talcum powder, then the socks help?  back at ya
Sorry, I did not mean to be an ass. A good wool sock and boot with a Gortex liner will let your feet breath and will generally keep them dry. I would not recommend using talcum powder. |
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I don't really run with anything different for cold weather as i do summer with the exception of socks. Summer gets normal cotton crews in my USMC Temperate weather boots (gore-tex uninsulated) Winter gets a pair of wool socks. Depending on how cold it is is how thick of a pair of socks I wear i have about 3 different weights of wool socks. If it gets really cold and I'm sitting around, 2 pair of socks will work, but normally aren't needed. Also, a second pair of boots helps, if possible. I have a cheap pair of gore-tex USGI combat boots (yes they'll work just fine) for backups.
DRY DRY DRY, and change your socks when you stop, or go to bed. I have Waldo to thank for that tip 
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Does putting talcum powder, then the socks help? back at ya
Sorry, I did not mean to be an ass. A good wool sock and boot with a Gortex liner will let your feet breath and will generally keep them dry. I would not recommend using talcum powder. No problem, appreciate the clarification. I have some REI Expedition socks coming my way. I am worried about doubling socks as far as restricting circulation, but luckily I have another month to test drive various socks. |