Many times in the winter we go outside for a walk or run and end up with cold feet. Is it our shoes, socks, or something else? Let’s look at several causes and solutions.
Our shoes can easily be the culprit, or at least a contributing factor. If the shoes are made with mesh in the uppers, the top of the shoe surrounding the foot, cold air can easily go right through to your feet. Consider wearing other shoes in the winter or even choosing a pair with a Gore-Tex liner.
Socks are a huge factor in keeping your feet warm. Simply changing to a thicker sock will not necessarily make your feet warmer. The types of yarns are important. Wool is a good insulator. Many socks are made with a combination of components: wool, Lycra, spandex, Coolmax, to name a few. Be sure you don’t increase the thickness of your socks too much and make your feet too tight in your shoes, which inhibits circulation. This in turn makes your feet colder.
Remember what you may have learned as a child. When your head is cold, the rest of you will also be cold. So… warm your head with a hat or cap, knit cap, or some form of headgear. Keeping your head warm will help warm your feet.
Cold Feet? Let’s Warm Them Up
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