Anybody have problems with toes freezing?

[ssudha17]

Since I got my boots last year, I find that my toes freeze after skiing for about 2 to 3 hours. I have got a Solomon X-Wave 10 which is a pretty stiff boot and I got them custom fitted. Thought it would get better as my lining packs up a little but things haven't improved much. Whenever the temperatures are 20 deg or lower, my toes feel frozen and begin to ache. I don't think I have much room in my boot to slide in toe warmers - I tried it yesterday but that didn't seem to help a whole lot either (possibly because my toes were already hurting by the time I put the warmers in). Anyone have this problem and know what could be done to help?

 

[ajl50]

My toes are ALWAYS cold and the only thing that ever works is plastic bags- like thin grocery bags. Wear against the feet and then socks over that.

 

[andyzee]

Since I got my boots last year, I find that my toes freeze after skiing for about 2 to 3 hours. I have got a Solomon X-Wave 10 which is a pretty stiff boot and I got them custom fitted. Thought it would get better as my lining packs up a little but things haven't improved much. Whenever the temperatures are 20 deg or lower, my toes feel frozen and begin to ache. I don't think I have much room in my boot to slide in toe warmers - I tried it yesterday but that didn't seem to help a whole lot either (possibly because my toes were already hurting by the time I put the warmers in). Anyone have this problem and know what could be done to help?

I had a freezing problem until I realized I was tightening up on the boot too much. Now I just keep the lower part looser and tighten the upper part nice and tight and I'm ok. Don't even consider anything else to stay warm.

 

[ctenidae]

My toes are ALWAYS cold and the only thing that ever works is plastic bags- like thin grocery bags. Wear against the feet and then socks over that.

Maybe it works, but that just strikes me as a really, really bad idea.

 

[tjf67]

Boot Glove. It works for me.

 

[wa-loaf]

You can get yourself some hotronics.

They're not too tough to install yourself. A guy I ski with who had frostbite a few years ago, uses them and loves em.

 

[ssudha17]

Boot Glove. It works for me.

Does the boot glove get wet and cold after a little while?

 

[ssudha17]

I had a freezing problem until I realized I was tightening up on the boot too much. Now I just keep the lower part looser and tighten the upper part nice and tight and I'm ok. Don't even consider anything else to stay warm.

I do know that my boots are a snug fit. Maybe I am doing the same...will try that out and see if that helps.

 

[Grassi21]

Ultra thin (meaning not thick and bulky), dry socks is another thing to try. Some peeps wear their ski socks to the mountain. Nothing worse than putting a sweaty foot/sock into a ski boot and then going out in the cold. I always pack my socks in my bag and put them on right before my boots.

 

[ajl50]

Maybe it works, but that just strikes me as a really, really bad idea.

It is bascially the same as a vapor barrier sock. YOu just have to take them off during the day and dry your feet. The idea behind the vapor barrier is that it keeps moisture from evaporating - which is a cooling process- thus it keeps all this warm moist air around the feet. Totally works.
Also - if your hands freeze wear latex gloves as liners-

 

[Edd]

Ultra thin (meaning not thick and bulky), dry socks is another thing to try. Some peeps wear their ski socks to the mountain. Nothing worse than putting a sweaty foot/sock into a ski boot and then going out in the cold. I always pack my socks in my bag and put them on right before my boots.

I second this big time. Also, I always wore toe warmers until I started wearing X-Wave 10 boots. So I think this is a warm boot and snugness/fit could be your issue.

 

[BeanoNYC]

Ultra thin (meaning not thick and bulky), dry socks is another thing to try. Some peeps wear their ski socks to the mountain. Nothing worse than putting a sweaty foot/sock into a ski boot and then going out in the cold. I always pack my socks in my bag and put them on right before my boots.

What he said. You may want to go and buy some plain old spray on antiperspirant as well. No perspiration, nothing to freeze around your foot. That and thin socks put on at the mountain really help.

 

[Warp Daddy]

I agree with the advice on using a thin sock PUT on AT the MOUNTAIN when booting up while also looseningthe arch buckle don't crank it too tight .

if that fails have your circulation checked by an MD

A good friend of mine in great shape from daily gym workouts for yrs also used HOT TRONICS and WAS STILL COLD > even after skiing several hrs later . Hopefully your situation is only while skiing

MY buddy found out that while he had good circulation and in shape he had a glucose tolerance test done and found out he has a Pre -Diabetes condition which was causing some nerve issues for him resulting in extremely cold feet

 

[ctenidae]

It is bascially the same as a vapor barrier sock. YOu just have to take them off during the day and dry your feet. The idea behind the vapor barrier is that it keeps moisture from evaporating - which is a cooling process- thus it keeps all this warm moist air around the feet. Totally works.
Also - if your hands freeze wear latex gloves as liners-

My feet would be so ubelievably stinky and nasty after a day of skiing if I did that, I'd probably have to walk home. Nothing like swimming in foot funk to put the ride home on the right, er, footing.

 

[wa-loaf]

One more thing is make sure your liners are dry when you start the day. I pull mine and the footbeds out after everyday and let them dry out.

 

[Beetlenut]

I second the HotTronics electronic foot-bed heaters. They don't make your feet warm, just not cold either. The other issue is one or more of the buckles may be pinching a nerve or blood vessel. I had this problem, and the two buckles over the top of the foot were responsible. Is this the first custom foot-beds you've had? It took me several tries to get some that worked right for my feet. Try loosening one buckle at a time, so that you can home in on which area of the boot is tight. The issue may get better as the liner gets packed-out, but until that happens, I feel your pain. Does the problem happen if you wear the boots around the house?

 

[SKIQUATTRO]

i have Renoyd's (some thing where the capillaries in the fingers and toes dont carry a lot of blood) so my fingers and toes get cold even when its fairly warm out..i switched to a pair of Swany mittens with heat packs, works well....I got Hottronics installed, since my feet get so cold, i cant feel the heat..so i brought them back to the shop and they put a sensor in there....was reading 120 degrees!!!! I just need new feet!

 

[MommaBear]

I agree on the thin socks and loosen the buckles. I had the same problem with cold feet and found buckling my boots loose until the start of the first run helped a lot. Loose buckles on the lift up (on really cold days, each run), crank 'em down to ski. I have to wait for my son to buckle into his board anyway!

I also unbuckle while in the lodge or hiking to the car for lunch.

Originally I bought thicker socks to help and it only made it worse. Found skiing in a thin sock (believe they call it a liner) and doing the buckle thing has made a world of difference.

 

[BeanoNYC]

...oh, and I swear by smartwool.

 

[ssudha17]

A good friend of mine in great shape from daily gym workouts for yrs also used HOT TRONICS and WAS STILL COLD > even after skiing several hrs later. Hopefully your situation is only while skiing

Mine is limited to skiing. Once I am out of my boots, I get warm quickly.

Now I am thinking maybe my liner isn't perfectly dry as I have just let it sit outside to dry and not used a warmer/dryer to get it to dry completely??