Is there anything worse than cold feet? If you’re like the team here at Vionic, staying cozy from head to toe is one of your top priorities, especially when you’re spending time at home. But sometimes, even when you’re bundled up with a sweatshirt and a blanket, your toes can still feel like icicles.
Going on a tropical vacation where you can bury your feet in the sun-warmed sand would definitely do the trick, but we’re here to talk about practical day-to-day solutions like a great pair of cozy supportive slippers. If you’re wondering how to warm cold feet at home, Vionic has you covered. Read on for our best tips and advice.
How to Keep Feet Warm While at Home
When you’re in your humble abode, you should be as comfortable as possible, because when you’re not comfortable, you can’t relax. On the other hand, you might work from home and have a hard time focusing with freezing-cold feet. Whether you spend all your working hours in your house or just can’t seem to keep your toes toasty and warm when you are at home, there are a few things you can do to turn up the heat.
Here are some ideas on how to keep feet warm in winter while at home—or just any time when you can’t seem to heat them up. For many, cold feet are a year-round problem.
1. Get Serious About Socks
This may sound obvious, but the first thing we recommend to keep feet warm is to get serious about socks. As you’re probably aware, not all socks are created equal. Some are so thin that it hardly feels like you’re wearing any. There’s certainly a time and a place for super-thin, sheer socks, but if you want to warm up your sensitive feet, thin cotton socks just won’t cut it. You need the right socks to get warmer feet.
Look for an extra-thick wool sock made of 100% wool or a wool blend. Knitted socks tend to be a thicker sock than other styles. If you still can’t get warm feet in a pair of wool socks, you might try doubling up with extra socks. Just bear in mind that this option can sometimes feel restricting, so larger socks work best. Wool slippers are also another great option.
Another option is thermal or shearling-lined socks (sometimes called a slipper sock), which provide a bit more insulation. However, this type of sock will still need to be washed after one or two uses, so it might not be a practical everyday solution.
For all types of socks, you can always throw them in the dryer for about 15 minutes before putting them on. While the heat of the warm socks will dissipate after a few minutes, the instant warmth might be enough to help you feel warmer for a couple of hours.
2. Consider Toe and Foot Warmers
Toe warmers might seem a little strange at first, but they can actually be really effective. You can buy them online or at most pharmacies—they might be labeled as hand warmers, toe warmers, or both. They come in little packets that you place in your sock or the toe box of your shoe.
Just be sure to read the instructions before using them, as some might advise you to avoid skin contact. If that’s the case and you don’t want to wear shoes at home, you could position one in between two pairs of socks. Toe warmers are often designed to deliver five or more hours of heat, so they can be a real game-changer for people with constantly cold temperature feet.
A small electric foot warmer is another option to keep your feet warm in cold weather. This device lets you slip your feet inside and warms them at the right temperature.
3. Get a Space Heater
Residential HVAC systems are designed to warm up an entire house, but it can take a while for the heat to reach every room if your house is filled with cold air. And even then, certain pockets of your home might not be feeling the love and leave you susceptible to cold exposure. Modern space heaters are a safe and effective way to have a steady flow of warm air directed at your feet.
Many of them heat up within seconds of switching them on and automatically shut off when they’re tipped over to prevent fires. Plus, a lot of space heaters are surprisingly budget-friendly and compact enough to fit underneath a desk, beside a bed, or wherever you’re curled up at home.
4. Keep the Rest of Your Body Warm
You’ve probably heard this one before, but one of the best methods of heating your feet is to keep the rest of your body warm. In other words, if your arms, legs, and core are cold, your feet won’t be able to thaw.
Try layering a couple of sweaters, wearing leggings underneath your pants, or wrapping a blanket around your shoulders or torso. You might also try wearing a knit hat, cozy scarf, or even an electric blanket. Just like when you’re outside in the winter, you’ve got to keep your head warm. Otherwise, you’ll be freezing down to your toes. It might seem a little silly to wear hats and scarves indoors at first, but who cares? You’re at home!
5. Move Around
Aside from bundling up in warm clothes and textiles, you can get warmer feet by moving around every so often. When you sit or lay down for long periods, your body tends to cool off. For this reason, it’s a good idea to get up and move around every hour or so.
You don’t need to do laps around your block-especially if there’s cold weather-but getting up to walk around your home can increase blood flow and actually raise your body temperature a few degrees. If you’re not sure where to start, you might try some simple stretches, a few squats, or just meandering around the rooms of your home. Any of these will help you gain some body heat.
6. Invest in Comfy-Cozy Slippers
One foolproof way to keep feet warm is with a pair of comfy-cozy slippers. Street shoes are for going out into the world, and socks have their purposes. But a fuzzy slipper is the happy medium that will keep your feet toasty while you spend time in the comfort of your own home. Not to mention, they’re the best shoes to wear around the house.
We recommend investing in an insulated bedroom slipper with soft lining and comfortable arch support, like the styles from Vionic. You might be surprised by the instant warmth, and lack of sweat sensations, your feet feel when you slide into the right pair. Comfy slippers can help you kickstart your day, focus on work, wind down when you come home, and relax when you need to. And if you’re wearing slippers with arch support, you’ll be able to experience a number of the benefits of wearing slippers.
Warm Slippers for Women and Men from Vionic
Vionic carries several house shoe options and slipper styles for women and men. Our men’s slipper and women’s slipper options offer classic plush slip-ons, mules, and moccasins along with contemporary options, like toe-post slippers. Choose from neutral colors or bold designs in various materials, such as supple suede, faux fur, and terry cloth.
Many of our house shoes also have a durable rubber sole and outsole and patterned tread meaning the cozy house slipper can be worn both inside and outside. This is ideal for anyone with a busy lifestyle, as you can wear them to check the mail, take out the recycling, sit out on your porch, or even run a few errands.
A Difference You Can Feel
Vionic’s slippers are more than just the warmest slippers for chronic cold feet. In fact, we carry some of the best slippers for foot pain. They’re expertly designed to promote foot health and full-body alignment while helping to alleviate symptoms of plantar fasciitis, Morton’s neuroma, and other painful foot conditions.
Our proprietary Vio-Motion™ Support Technology is embedded into each shoe. This ensures that every pair offers three-zone comfort with comfortable cushioning, heel stability, and contoured arches. All orthotic footwear from Vionic is designed by podiatrists with arch support and comfort in mind. And yet, to the untrained eye, they look like high-quality, fashionable shoes. Yep, even our warmest slippers for plantar fasciitis.
Once you slip into a pair of men’s comfortable slippers or women’s slippers with arch support from our collection, you’ll wonder what you ever did without them. Whether you spend most of your days at home or commute to your place of work, you’ll want to wear your Vionic house shoes every second you spend in your home.
At Vionic, we want you to look good and feel good no matter where you’re headed—and this includes your home! To live your best at-home life in plush, comfortable slippers with unbeatable arch support, shop our inventory today.
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