Chronically cold feet... recommend a running and casual sock

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    fisky

    Member since 05/30/2012.

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    1 year ago 11/16/2022 8:45am EST

    I have Raynaud's Syndrome. That's poor circulation in hands and feet. Worse, my feet sweat so I'll get hot and then cold.

    For running, when it's below freezing, I'll wrap duct tape around the toebox... Gaffers' tape, actually, since it doesn't leave a gummy residue like duct tape.

    I've solved the cold hands problem with mittens and charcoal heating pads.

    So far, okay, but my feet are cold indoors all the time in winter! It's 68 degrees inside and I'm dressed like it's 40. The best solution I've found so far is smartwool socks with hiking boots indoors.

    Are those HeatHolder socks any good? Is there a better thermal sock than Smartwool? What's a good running sock that's not as thick as boot socks?

  • kuku

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    1 year ago 11/16/2022 8:59am EST
    re: fisky

    fisky wrote:

    I have Raynaud's Syndrome. That's poor circulation in hands and feet. Worse, my feet sweat so I'll get hot and then cold.

    For running, when it's below freezing, I'll wrap duct tape around the toebox... Gaffers' tape, actually, since it doesn't leave a gummy residue like duct tape.

    I've solved the cold hands problem with mittens and charcoal heating pads.

    So far, okay, but my feet are cold indoors all the time in winter! It's 68 degrees inside and I'm dressed like it's 40. The best solution I've found so far is smartwool socks with hiking boots indoors.

    Are those HeatHolder socks any good? Is there a better thermal sock than Smartwool? What's a good running sock that's not as thick as boot socks?

    Gain some muscle mass. Best thing I did recently. Though I understand that’s not what you want to hear.

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    King Tiger

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    1 year ago 11/17/2022 12:05pm EST
    re: fisky

    down slippers

  • Missile

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    1 year ago 11/17/2022 1:12pm EST
    re: fisky

    I also have RS. 67 years old.

    I wear the balega blister socks. Wool blend keeps me warm enough even with my mesh upper Sauconys.

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    This is Jim Kiler

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    1 year ago 11/17/2022 2:01pm EST
    re: fisky

    I'm liking Dickies Skateboard socks these days. Four for $20, and a bit thicker than most but not too thick.

    Make sure your shoes are not too small, too, you want insulating air around your feet, etc.

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    Gremlin

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    1 year ago 11/17/2022 2:02pm EST
    re: fisky

    I'd recommend some supplements, viamin D, NAC, etc

  • Mmmmm

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    1 year ago 11/17/2022 2:47pm EST
    re: fisky

    I have it too and for cycling I put disposable charcoal toe warmers on top of my forefoot. It is a little tight but fine.

    I’ve thought about it with running but frankly for whatever reason I haven’t had the same problems when I run. I usually wear my specialized wool cycling socks when I run because I don’t want socks that are thinner on top, like how some running socks are made.

  • JustMe22

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    1 year ago 11/17/2022 5:00pm EST
    re: fisky

    SmartWool is the gold standard for running socks. They are also relatively thin compared to traditional wool socks. A couple options: 1) wear traditional wool socks, 2) wear more than one pair of smart wool. Never tried "heatholder socks" but they are a viable third option, especially given your medical condition.

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    fisky

    Member since 05/30/2012.

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    1 year ago 11/18/2022 4:21pm EST
    re: JustMe22

    I had an idea. Running shoes are mesh so they let in a lot of cold air. I sprayed the toebox of an old pair of shoes with two coats of clear Flex Seal... that as seen on TV product. Anyway, I'm curious to see if the shoes are warmer. If they are, I'll spray my current running shoes.

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