can you tell me if these are warmer than wool socks? I'm going skiing &amp; have raynard's disease so my toes turn completely white &amp; loose all feeling
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I also have Raynauds - I have worn them snow shoeing and was very happy with them - I used an inner "liner" and was very toasty. No cold feet. Good luck
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no! These are great!!! Only problem is they have to much glue on them and they are wearing out my socks! But have to wear them in cold weather as my feet have been frost bit before. Not so much glue ,,, PLEASE!
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It is my understanding that diabetics are advised NOT to use heated pads or blankets on their feet. I would check with your doctor or endo.
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In my experience the ToastiToes do not work well. They are too hot for direct skin and not warm enough with socks. The sole warmers worked much better. The ToastiToes were okay for wearing in my sleeping bag at night as my sleeping bag is very warm. I have cold toes all the time. The heat is directly on the area of the patch.
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OK .. socks are socks...My family say my toes are like ice cubes. Nothing warms my feet and toes except the bags filled with Corn...corn bag warmers...you put them in the microwave....or you can put them in the freezer for cold pack.....I have three....in the winter I keep them warmed up and they warm my feet... I also take them to bed...If my feet are cold...I cannot go to sleep...The only other thing are Uggs..house shoes....expensive but worth it...Good luck...LI Googled corn bags for warmth.....
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Hiked in Utah when temp was around 80...my feet did not sweat. Love these socks! Took quite a long hike: no blisters!!!
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I wore Feetures fitted socks under them. I would think wool over them might hold water in, but I'm not sure.
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I am sure they will make your feet sweat if you don't wear socks as they are not lined with anything. I have only had mine this winter and don't know how they will be in warmer weather. Although awkward to put on I am very pleased with mine so far and they are relatively comfortable to wear.
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I can only answer from a road cycling perspective as I got these for riding in colder weather. However feet moving for running is a different matter than feet moving on pedals. I was "okay" at 40 degrees F, although I would've liked my feet to have felt warmer.
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I wish I could tell you. Mine are not super tight & it's been super cold where I am & I have found them to be good. Granted--on one case I did add hand warmers but it was 4-degrees & windy.
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I have sensitivity to wool, and I have absolutely no problems with this socks. In fact I went and bought three more pairs after the first ones.
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Haven't experienced that...but then I'm always wearing shoes when I'm outside! Through my shoes, they don't feel any hotter than anywhere else on my property (driveway, slate sidewalks, etc.) BTW, they went through their first winter in great shape (and it was one unusual winter around here...coldest in decades, so temperature on my feet wasn't a consideration from November through April!) ...still look like I just installed them yesterday (I covered my 300 square foot deck with them). They were a bit expensive, but the finished look is worth it in my opinion. Even my neighbors and friends are impressed. Haven't experienced that...but then I'm always wearing shoes when I'm outside! Through my shoes, they don't feel any hotter than anywhere else on my property (driveway, slate sidewalks, etc.) BTW, they went through their first winter in great shape (and it was one unusual winter around here...coldest in decades, so temperature on my feet wasn't a consideration from November through April!) ...still look like I just installed them yesterday (I covered my 300 square foot deck with them). They were a bit expensive, but the finished look is worth it in my opinion. Even my neighbors... » Read More Haven't experienced that...but then I'm always wearing shoes when I'm outside! Through my shoes, they don't feel any hotter than anywhere else on my property (driveway, slate sidewalks, etc.) BTW, they went through their first winter in great shape (and it was one unusual winter around here...coldest in decades, so temperature on my feet wasn't a consideration from November through April!) ...still look like I just installed them yesterday (I covered my 300 square foot deck with them). They were a bit expensive, but the finished look is worth it in my opinion. Even my neighbors and friends are impressed. « Show Less
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I think they are. I have worn Eddie Bauer wool socks before I got these socks and I think these are much warmer. I love mine!
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What? there is no battery. These are socks that are very thick and dense. Soft and extremely warm. I have diabetes and my feet are always unbearably cold. These socks are a lifesaver. I have three pairs of my own, and I purchased two pairs for my son. The socks are worn by me 24/7 , and they seem to last forever. I don,t recall when I got my first pair, but I think it was last winter , and I can,t tell that pair from the others.
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i am not sure,but i don't advise buying these,they are not that good for warming your feet. i bought down slippers,and they keep my feet nice and toasty on days when i can't warm up
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Actually...I don't agree. Wool has a special quality--it is breathable. If you are going to Norway in winter and your guide advised you to gear up with all wool clothing, I would take heed. I highly recommend that you do so. I have spent winters working in Antarctica and the program issues wool socks to employees because wool cannot be beat for performance in cold/wet conditions. Not only does wool breathe, if it gets wet it continues to keep you warm. So, if you sweat you won't get cold. With any other fabric that is not the case. Nothing can replace a good pair of wool socks. And Darn Tough socks are top-of-the-line wool socks. I highly recommend you get a pair (or five!) before you go to Norway for the winter. You won't regret it. (p.s. i am in no way affiliated with DT socks, i'm just a sock aficionado who knows how hard it is to find good socks).
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These are 2 mm and you probably could wear them inside your boots but, I would opt for a really good pair of wool socks instead. I would think your feet would sweat while snowshoeing and I don't think these would be good. Why? Well your sweat would be trapped inside then chill you down. Wool would wick away the sweat while keeping you warm. good luck