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They bring a whole new meaning to happy feet
Following the heat of summer, cooler temps are always a welcome relief. Who doesn't love the crisp fall nights, the excitement of the first snowfall, or the start of cuffing season (all the more reason to get all snuggly!)? Well, people who are perpetually cold—that's who. With all the excitement and joy the winter season brings, uncomfortably chilly temps are an unfortunate side effect.
As much as you can choose to embrace the cold by finding an excuse to get cozy and warm in your favorite loungewear, under (faux!) fur blankets in front of a fire and some hot cocoa, no turtleneck or fleece-lined leggings can combat those cold feet. For those times your feet are just far colder than the rest of your body and your regular old fuzzy socks aren't cutting it, you'll want to grab some heated socks. Yup, they're a real thing, and you'll love wearing them even more when you're out and about running errands in the cold.
Or, maybe you're the type of outdoor adventurer who loves to get active with snow sports like skiing, snowboarding, or snowshoeing. Whether this is the moment you've been waiting for since last year, or you frequently find yourself dreaming of moving to a warmer climate, a pair of heated socks can really up-level your slope game, so you can spend more time out having fun than going inside to thaw.
Whether you're decorating cookies at home or hitting the slopes, there are tons of options to choose from. Some are battery-operated, while others are self-warming or made of ultra-insulated materials. Others are even fully microwaveable (and stylish enough to make a great gift!).
See below for nine of our favorite heated socks, and say, "hello" to your new happy feet!
One of the coolest things about these rechargeable socks is that you can control the temp with an app, so you can set the temp to the exact degree you want. Don't have your phone on you while you're hitting the slopes? These come with a tiny remote control, too.
If you appreciate the tech of the app-controlled socks but prefer something a bit more simple, these remote-controlled socks allow you to choose from one of three heat settings up to a whopping 150 degrees to warm your feet up in 30 seconds or less. Needless to say, you're going to be seriously toes-ty.
The name says it all: These non-electric socks were designed to hold heat thanks to insulating yarn and looped knitting that makes them seven times warmer than standard socks. They also come in 14 fun colors and prints that all have anti-slip grips on the bottom.
For heated socks you could take for long hikes or camping trips, these will keep feet warm all day and night. On low temperature mode, they can last for up to 25 hours.
Wanting to be warm doesn't mean you want to be sweaty. These have three levels of heat to keep your feet warm for up to seven hours, but they're also made with a breathable CoolMax fabric that'll wick sweat without sacrificing warmth.
Made with a magnetic tourmaline technology, these socks basically activate to self-heat as you move. The magnets are even strategically placed to provide an acupuncture, massage-like feel.
Cozy microwavable slippers make an amazing gift to that family member who's always complaining about their cold feet. Filled with millet grains that heat up quickly, they're even infused with soothing lavender that'll turn any movie night in to spa night.
Not your average house slipper, these are padded with a memory foam footbed, side zipper, and nylon shell that makes them suitable to wear both indoors and outdoors—perfect for checking the mail, taking out the trash, or running errands.
Okay, okay...these aren't socks. But, you'll love to heat your feet under this while catching up on your fave TV show. You could even slip this faux fur-lined heat pad under your work desk!