I've seen them recommended here and there over the years, but do they actually keep your feet warmer and are they easy to use? Before I drop yet more money on something ski-related, I'd love a good recommendation from the wise divas! Cold feet are such a bummer and I'm eager to do what I can to fix them.
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Do boot gloves work?
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MissySki
Angel Diva
So do you have Hotronics or any other aftermarket heated elements or socks? I ask because I do in fact think that boot gloves work, but for me they take the edge off when it’s super super cold and/or windy on top of the Hotronics (which are fantastic and I literally couldn’t ski without them because my feet turn into blocks of ice without them.). I don’t think bootgloves would be enough for me without Hotronics on most cold days in New England, but that is for someone like me with extremities that just do not tolerate the cold.
No, I figured I'd try gloves (if they're decent) first because I have such tricky feet (wide, high arch, large calves) that I'm hesitant to mess with anything inside the boot, although it's not like I have such an amazing, perfect boot fit right now anyway...
You have boot heaters installed in your custom footbeds. I tried the boot gloves for awhile, but ended up with the heaters. Sometimes you need both.
Only thing about the boot glove is the elastic band. If you do a lot of walking with the glove on, it will wear and eventually tear the band. And if you need to fiddle with your buckles, it's really hard to do.
Only thing about the boot glove is the elastic band. If you do a lot of walking with the glove on, it will wear and eventually tear the band. And if you need to fiddle with your buckles, it's really hard to do.
HikenSki
Angel Diva
We have the Seirus Boot Masque. It is like the Boot Glove but the strap goes under the arch and isn't exposed to the ground when walking. My husband and I both have them. I've found them to provide a little extra warmth but the biggest benefit for us both is helping to keep snow melt out of the boot. Water has no way to work its way through the overlap seam. We've found our feet stay dryer, and thus warmer. Only drawback, as mentioned above, is needing to adjust top of foot buckles as they are not easily accessible.
MissySki
Angel Diva
Ohhh I had no idea there was a competitive product on the market now, will have to compare sometime. I actually stopped using Bootgloves at one point because I was busting that darn strap underfoot left and right (and it was just from skiing on my bindings I guess because I used to use my cat tracks constantly at that time so I wasn’t walking on them!), I was so mad because that one piece is such a known design flaw they never fixed. I went back though because I do like the product.. for some reason I haven’t torn the pair I have yet, perhaps because I usually only wear them on more select days than I used to or maybe it’s made better now.. Love that this other brand fixed the design issue!!
I didn't know there was a competitive product, either! Good to know. The front strap of the Boot Gloves does tend to wear out over time; I think having it under the arch makes a lot more sense.
My feet are cold all the time and I've found the only thing that really works are Hotronics boot heaters. That said, I think the Boot Gloves amp things up a bit when it's brutally cold. Yesterday, for example, it was -20°F with the wind chill, and I used both Hotronics AND Boot Gloves. My feet were warm the whole time I was out. Maybe it's because they help cut the wind? I don't know. I also think they help keep my boots dryer -- and hence warmer -- when the snow is deep.
My feet are cold all the time and I've found the only thing that really works are Hotronics boot heaters. That said, I think the Boot Gloves amp things up a bit when it's brutally cold. Yesterday, for example, it was -20°F with the wind chill, and I used both Hotronics AND Boot Gloves. My feet were warm the whole time I was out. Maybe it's because they help cut the wind? I don't know. I also think they help keep my boots dryer -- and hence warmer -- when the snow is deep.
MissySki
Angel Diva
Not advocating for this specific site since I don’t know it, but here is the product so you can search from other sources too if you'd like.
https://skibarn.com/products/seirus...k1QCw2rg8alvSuRZsraC2KsRVWUspNGxoCBtkQAvD_BwE
https://skibarn.com/products/seirus...k1QCw2rg8alvSuRZsraC2KsRVWUspNGxoCBtkQAvD_BwE
contesstant
Ski Diva Extraordinaire
I have a Boot Glove competitor from Japan. I can't remember what they are called. I haven't used them since I got Hotronics.
I found them! https://global.rakuten.com/en/store/auc-sonoda-sports/item/maski2/
There is a ski instructor on staff here who is from Japan who my (now) husband gets them from. They also attach under the arch so you aren't walking on them. They are easier to find in itty bitty sizes. I gave them to my daughter since I don't use them any more. They are a better product also because of the zipper, which allows access to the lower boot buckles.
So to answer the question, they work a bit but not great.
And if you want a laugh, read the reviews on the page I posted.
"About payment, credit card, or bank transfer and be happy."
I found them! https://global.rakuten.com/en/store/auc-sonoda-sports/item/maski2/
There is a ski instructor on staff here who is from Japan who my (now) husband gets them from. They also attach under the arch so you aren't walking on them. They are easier to find in itty bitty sizes. I gave them to my daughter since I don't use them any more. They are a better product also because of the zipper, which allows access to the lower boot buckles.
So to answer the question, they work a bit but not great.
And if you want a laugh, read the reviews on the page I posted.
"About payment, credit card, or bank transfer and be happy."
HikenSki
Angel Diva
Here’s a pic of my 27.5 size boots in the Seirus covers. I’m at the limit of the size s/m. The l/xl that fit my husband’s 28.5 were too big. Smaller boot just means more strap that wraps around the back of the boot. I do have to be careful to not pull them too tight otherwise the toe pulls up. I think the manufacturer pic of the covers makes them look way bigger than they really are. I can still access the top buckles, which are covered by my ski pants.
Hmm... I just noticed the manufacturer pic ones look different than mine. That pic does look a bit dated tho.
Hmm... I just noticed the manufacturer pic ones look different than mine. That pic does look a bit dated tho.
Ageed- Boot gloves do help and the Hotronics work better, but on the really cold days the best solution is using both. Was talking to another skier while booting up who was using the heated socks (Lenz). He said he had previously used boot heaters and the socks were warmer.
Abbi
Ski Diva Extraordinaire
Right now I have the Hotronics. They are OK, not warm but prevent freezing. However the last few days with windchills well below zero and air barely in the single digits has me out with the Boot Glove. Just that little bit of insulation makes a big difference.
After talking to an instructor who stands outside a lot of the day, I will switch to heated socks when my Hotronics die or I get new boots. He says it's much warmer and the batteries are much smaller. And it can be controlled from your phone while your boots are on.
After talking to an instructor who stands outside a lot of the day, I will switch to heated socks when my Hotronics die or I get new boots. He says it's much warmer and the batteries are much smaller. And it can be controlled from your phone while your boots are on.
marzNC
Angel Diva
The short answer is that Boot Gloves work but may not be the optimal solution if your feet are always cold. I don't usually get cold feet. However, when temps are in the single digits or low teens (northeast, Rockies) I've been glad to have Boot Gloves. I don't take breaks indoors that often so always take them off when I go in.
newboots
Angel Diva
Wow, I didn't know that about the socks! Smaller batteries would be a plus.
I use stick-on toe warmers, and my feet are happy most days. I have boot gloves that help on the ridiculously cold days, and in the wind. I never imagined that wind could make my feet colder in these huge boots, but it does.
I use stick-on toe warmers, and my feet are happy most days. I have boot gloves that help on the ridiculously cold days, and in the wind. I never imagined that wind could make my feet colder in these huge boots, but it does.
liquidfeet
Ski Diva Extraordinaire
The wind gets in through that overlap spot just behind the toes on the top of the boot where the two flaps end. I have stuffed gooey putty in the rather big gap in my boots, and have several layers of duct tape over that area on the top. The duct tape holds pretty well and stretches, as does the putty on the inside. They work together to block the wind.
Boot gloves help cut the wind too, and they preserve SOME of the warmth, if there is any, inside the boot.
Boot gloves help cut the wind too, and they preserve SOME of the warmth, if there is any, inside the boot.
Mistletoes
Ski Diva Extraordinaire
I use boot gloves on cold, windy days. They're like my shell outer layer for my boots! They help keep the wind out, especially when I'm sitting on a slow lift.
Abbi
Ski Diva Extraordinaire
I can't get my foot in the boot without losing the toe warmers. We'll see after the next boot surgery over the holidays.
