mustski
Angel Diva
Those actually look really good on that boot! I think the company should make them in white for those of us who have black boots. It’s a sharp combination!
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Cold feet
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Chuyi
Ski Diva Extraordinaire
I got mine after they went around the US. But it's glued on & they look like they would rip if I take them off for spring skiing
santacruz skier
Angel Diva
May order the magenta....
santacruz skier
Angel Diva
Are these really hotronics ? Website doesn't indicate that.... but still I have the magenta in my shopping cart.
I bought some Hotronic XLP heat socks. The "thin" ones. If these are thin I can't imagine how thick the regular ones are. These are twice as thick as my regular Smartwool ski socks. The calf is super tight it's like they don't know that there's people out there with big calves too. The heating element is obviously a little thicker in that area. Of course the element seam lands right on top of my bunion because this model it goes over and under the toes. I don't have a whole lot of hope for these right now. I haven't tried them in my ski boots yet as it hasn't been cold enough to need them yet. It was 50° and raining today!
mustski
Angel Diva
No. They are made by hotronics, l but they are a neoprene toe insulator. I have not tested them below 19°F but have not needed to turn my boot heaters on yet. At lower temps, I expect to use them together. They have been keeping my toes warm despite my poor circulation.
@MissySki I considered that issue briefly but, in all honesty, I have skied well into July numerous years and never have experienced overly warm feet. I don’t thing they will create a problem come July because my feet will still be in the snow - more so in the soft spring stuff.
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edelweissmaedl
Angel Diva
I’ve just skied with mine for 5 days now. We had highs in the upper 30’s to mid 40’s. I still needed my boot heaters in addition on all but the last day. The top layer is already separating near the lower edge and has been for a few days now. Will try to snap a pic once we are back home. I plan to see if I can contact customer service this week. Otherwise I’m going to need to doctor it up with some superglue…..
mustski
Angel Diva
Wow. Mine are solidly on there and I’ve skied 14 days or so with them.
Calinca
Certified Ski Diva
HI Everyone I've also have a tendency of cold feet as well as numness. In my case is a feet/bootfiting issue the pressure on my dorsal feet (nerves and circulation). No heated socks worked, I almost got burn as I had the socks on maximum heat and just couldn't feel my feet (thats how num I was). My solution, was a better fitting boot (hard to find) and some zipfit linners with thin socks, but I still need to unbuckle at lifts.....
sbf2023
Certified Ski Diva
Good to know!
I skied in 9° F and brutal wind today for 4 hours! I never make it that long in those temperatures. Today was the first time trying out the socks. They worked. I had them on 2 and the batteries lasted probably 5.5 hours. ( I left them on when I went grocery shopping after skiing and during the drive home.) They definitely squeezed my toes but stayed thawed the whole time. I did get numb towards the end of the 4 hours but that was from too tight. My heels started to hurt/ get cold as the seams for the heat elements went across the heels to go up along side the ankle. The socks were really hard to put on, but once they were settled I didn't notice the tightness in the calves or the batteries. I had boot gloves in the car but ended up not needing them. My feet were fairly comfortable temperature wise. I had the lower two buckles barely latched .
TrixieRuby
Certified Ski Diva
Well, this seems to be the boot thread, and the best thread for my question, so here goes: I think my ski boots are 'packed out"--it is hard for them to feel snug, even with the buckles tightened. How do I know if I should get new boots or just new liners?
scandium
Ski Diva Extraordinaire
I'm sure you'd be more than welcome to start your own thread!! You could do a shell check on your boot and see how much space you have as a start point - if you have a lot of space (I think more than an inch in length is considered too much, but that's just according to my fitter), then perhaps a new boot is more in order than new liners?
MissySki
Angel Diva
Go to your fitter and ask.. they’ll examine the shell and let you know of it is worn out or not (assuming it is the right size/shape for your foot). If the shell is still in fine condition and fits your foot well then they can give recommendations for a new liner (if available) and/ or an aftermarket option of liner like Intuition, Zipfit, Boot Doc, Sidas, etc. (which they may or may not carry/deal with certain ones of these). This all assumed you have liked your boot too, otherwise could be time to look for a new pair as well. Not sure how ling you have had them and how many ski days are on them.
lisasouthbayla
Certified Ski Diva
Thinking about adding boot heaters or heated socks. What brand has a thinner heated sock?
mickey823
Diva in Training
Chiming in to say boot heaters as well! I have hotronics brand, bought from and installed by my bootfitter. They said they'll move easily into new boots some day as well. Never had the battery go out on me no matter how high I crank them!
edelweissmaedl
Angel Diva
Lenz 6.1 seems to be thinnest.
arbusch
Ski Diva Extraordinaire
The bootcaps look like a better option for more touring boots than neoprene boot gloves which really limits unbuckling the boots touring and getting snow trapped in the glove touring. Trapping in heat from my toe warmers better. Raynuad's makes it really challenging keeping my feet warm backcountry skiing. So excited to try these.
