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DrunkRandy
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No matter the weather, i always seem to manage to get cold feet. Not because of poorly fitting boots, bad socks or sweaty feet either. Im wondering what people with poor circulation in their feet do to keep them warm all season long. Tried hot paws.. No difference. Id rather spend my time on the hill and not in the lodge. Ideas?
Nov 3 2013 11:30PM
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TACO-DOG.exe
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more hot paws
Nov 3 2013 11:31PM
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Blake.P
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as much as you dont think it is, its probably a boot/circulation issue. do you have custom foot beds? if you dont your boots may seem to fit fine but your feet are pronating and cutting off circulation when you ride. also very thin compression socks will help if you are not wearing them already.

also hot packs/whatever you put in your boots are probably making the problem worse as they will create pressure points and decrease circulation more

the best fix is well fitted boots with very good custom orthopedics and thin compression socks
Nov 3 2013 11:37PM
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Joshua.
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Become a Hotryder, my dude. Hotryders never get cold feet.


Nov 3 2013 11:38PM
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-WZ-
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i double layer socks and try having my feet uncomfortably warm before i head out.
B4 you get on to the lift try sticking your feet on one of the vents in the lodge till your feet are burning and go haha

my cold hands are another problem though...
Nov 3 2013 11:49PM
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Blake.P
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good gloves will fix this. for the best warmth from gloves, they should fit that you can pinch about 1/4 inch of material at the top of your fingers, and so that they dont bunch up in the palm when you close your hand (pre-articulated fingers on gloves help with this a ton). mittens generally keep your hands warmer, so good fitted mittens with a tighter liner underneath will help a lot. if that still isnt enough, hand warmers on the TOP of the gloves (closer to the major arteries that provide blood to your fingers) will help
Nov 3 2013 11:54PM
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mehregan15
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not a good idea. thin socks are actually the best (if you have properly fitted boots) it allows the best circulation.
Nov 3 2013 11:58PM
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DrunkRandy
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Its not only in my boots which i should have mentioned. Its been over the last two years where ive noticed the poor circulation. Even when its not cold my feet are. I sound like a woman. But if theres a cream or some crap that helps my feet stay warm on the hill... Id be thrilled. My try the footbeds though! Dont have them in my shoes and my arch is big!
Nov 4 2013 12:27AM
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-WZ-
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the more you know....
thanks! ill definitely try that this year
Nov 4 2013 12:29AM
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Ducky.
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This
Nov 4 2013 12:48AM
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JAHpow
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Smartwool thin ski socks

always and forever
Nov 4 2013 1:51AM
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hemlockjibber8
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Definitely look into any potential medical issues. How is your blood flow on a regular day. Pinch your toes, does the colour come back quick?

I use boot dryers and boot heaters. $$$
Nov 4 2013 3:25AM
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coling
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I wear cotton athletic socks (not wool) wool socks make my feet sweat then they get clammy and cold. Normal socks are much better than stupid woll socks
Nov 4 2013 3:37AM
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LC.
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Did no-one even read this? His gear is fine.

Cut out caffeine and up your intake of cayene chili, ginger and garlic for a natural remedy. Failing that, see your doctor.
Nov 4 2013 3:56AM
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razors-chaz
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More layers in general (apart from doubling socks) your extremities get cold first. I would get your circulation checked out though.
Nov 4 2013 4:14AM
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_Mountainous_
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Get full tilts they solve any problem
Nov 4 2013 9:01AM
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Vermont
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I know you said your feet don't sweat but just fyi if they do put baby powder in your liners to wick the moisture. feet went from always being cold to being warm.
Nov 4 2013 9:08AM
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SkierX
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Cold feet and hands is indicative of two things: either poor circulation, or your core is not warm enough.

If your core body temperature is low, your hands and feet are the first things that will get cold as your body cuts blood flow to them in order to maintain temperature of your major organs.

Before you can address any potential circulation or boot fit issues, you need to rule out your core temperature variable first and it is an easy variable to test.
Nov 4 2013 9:28AM
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.MASSHOLE.
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^^^^THIS
There are medical diseases (Raynauds is one) which can be attributed to cold feet, but you would have other symptoms. My mom has RA and gets cold easily because her body is constantly busy fighting itself.

Most likely its from a cold core. Dress warmer.
Nov 4 2013 9:45AM
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Pipe_Munky
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get electric heaters installed in your boots. i have them and they're awesome. i sit on a judging booth at comps a lot and instead of bringing winter boots with me i just use heaters in my ski boots. works like a charm.

another idea would be to use the single use hot packs. instead of putting them in your boots, fold up your baselayer making a pockey on your shin just above your boot. put the hot packs in there and it will warm your blood as it travels down to your feet keeping you warm.
Nov 4 2013 10:06AM
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sivercartel4ever
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I know you said your boots fit fine but, go to a boot fitter and pay for whatever they say they need. Intuition liners are money, th babypowder trick mentioned earlier. An instructor i work with puts vaseline on his feet before his socks and claims it works. I think its pretty gross though. Seriously though go to the best bootfitter you can find. They should be able to help.
Nov 4 2013 11:36AM
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sNaubi
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I have this problem aswell, merino wool socks made it better but not enough much better.
Nov 4 2013 11:46AM
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BLADEE
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. Thinner the sock the more control you have with your boot
Nov 4 2013 1:22PM
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midwestpowhunter
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ops boots are too big, prob wears spks, prob doesnt wear smartwools. answer new boots in the right size, buy tilts/dalbellos, buy smartwools = profit

Nov 4 2013 1:35PM
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Finkle
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Try having diabetic feet. My feet usually start off pretty cold, but after a few runs I warm right up.
Nov 4 2013 2:04PM
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JoshH
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Try your local ski shop and have them do an actual boot fitting on you or find the best place that can do a real one. More than likely your boots aren't matching up to your feet well. Even if they feel comfortable you may be cutting off circulation. Try an insole, even if you can't do a full custom one, something pre-molded will be leagues better than whatever came in your ski boots.
Nov 4 2013 2:50PM
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Casey
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I'll sometimes unbuckle my boots on the chair up to let some blood in
Nov 4 2013 3:23PM
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Schwags
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I'll sometimes to stab to let blood out
Nov 4 2013 3:31PM
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Casey
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I don't like riding the chair with you, it scares me.
Nov 4 2013 5:17PM
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Plankton
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Nov 4 2013 5:19PM
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theTRIBE101
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If your boots are packed out enough you can put a large wool sock around the liner and it will add a dece amount of warmth. If not... molten lava
Nov 4 2013 5:22PM
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Dr.Dickless
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Nov 4 2013 5:29PM
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Capurnicus
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^ Not cheap but works very well.
Nov 4 2013 5:41PM
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BagOTricks
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I've found that keeping my core warm helps keep my hands and feet warm. Layer up under your jacket! Layer on your head as well. Works like a charm.
Nov 4 2013 5:51PM
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AndrewUtter
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My mom has this problem and she's a doctor, so she told me "drink water, if you are constantly drinking soda that contains a lot of sugar it slows down your blood flow, but when you drink water, it circulates faster which may help get the heat throughout your body better"
Nov 4 2013 7:15PM
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DrunkRandy
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No sir. Nordica boots my friend.
Nov 5 2013 12:01AM
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DrunkRandy
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May have to pursue this lead.
Nov 5 2013 12:02AM
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DrunkRandy
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Mahalo.
Nov 5 2013 12:03AM
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humpty
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Dakine thin ski socks..... and for hands if you sit on them on the lift they get pretty toasty
Nov 5 2013 7:12AM
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ABalls
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Hey op just in case your problem isn't solved yet, on Friday when it was -5 I bough some adhesive Toasti-Toes and they worked like a charm. I also wore them on my shins just before the boot like someone said earlier in this thread to keep the blood flow going. Stay warm homie
Jan 6 2014 12:47AM
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cornholio
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i first read this as cut out cayenne pepper. i was going to tell you to gtfo but then realized you said the opposite. +k
Jan 6 2014 12:59AM
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DrunkRandy
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Ill give it a try, thanks!
Jan 6 2014 11:54AM
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Huck_Norris
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Intuitions
Hotronics
Jan 6 2014 11:56AM
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tomPietrowski
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Properly made custom footbeds will do wonder to keep feet warm. Good circulation is essential to keep your feet warm and the best way to maintain good circulation is to properly surport your feet. In boots if you don't surport the medial arch then you can have excessive pressure on your forefoot. The blood vessels an nerves to the toes run between and over the met heads so pressure here can restrict blood flow leading to cold toes. Also if you don't have the foot in neutral the foot may pronate pressing the dpn and spn nerves can get restricted by the shell. This again can not only cause numbness but also restrict blood flow.

So if you don't already get some good custom footbeds. Add to this a correct size boot, technical ski socks and good layers for your core you should be all set.
Jan 6 2014 1:47PM
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BigScaryLarry
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go to a boot fitters and consult them about it. if they are good they should be able to help
Jan 6 2014 2:22PM
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Dr.Dickless
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You might have some kind of underlying medical issue, I would definitely get it checked out
Jan 6 2014 2:24PM
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greene
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If I got a custom foot bed for my boots that I have this year, would I be able to transfer those footbeds to new boots next year without any problems, or would the footbeds be not as helpful?
Jan 6 2014 3:35PM
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tomPietrowski
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Yep you can move footbeds no problem. Footbed if made well will easily out live boots. So generally you could use the same footbeds for maybe 2 to 3 pairs of boots. This helps offset the cost and actually makes them pretty cheap in the long run.
Jan 6 2014 3:40PM
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OregonDead
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Liners and footbeds are important pieces of the puzzle. The liners that came with my fisher boots have some sort of shiny reflective material built in. I bought my boots at a good local shop and they fit great so I stay super warm. Mostly I think I'm warm because of the great fit but the liner fabric may be a part of it. Lots of people buy aftermarket liners. I'd get on your regional forum and see who people trust in your area and then see them in person. Anyone good will check out your foot and boot for free without pressure to spend $$.
Jan 6 2014 8:08PM
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weley
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pull the liners and dry em everyday
Jan 6 2014 9:39PM
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Dustin.
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This. I used to have cold feet issues in a boot that fit. I started layering my core and found my feet felt great and I could wear my park gloves comfortably down to about 20 degrees.
Jan 6 2014 10:10PM
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