Whether you're in bed under the covers or camping after a day of hiking, cold feet are really annoying! Thankfully, there are ways to warm them and retain heat. Wear several layers of socks and other accessories, warm your body by moving or change the environmental conditions around you; in a short time you will be able to warm even your "frozen" feet!
Steps
Method 1 of 4: Wear Nicely Warmed Clothing and Accessories
Step 1. Get some warm thick wool socks
Choose a model that is made with at least 70% wool, as it is the best fabric for keeping your feet warm. Rub your feet together after wearing the socks to develop heat with friction.
You can also buy thermal socks, lined with fur, in alpaca or sheepskin or sheepskin for an even more insulating effect
Step 2. Wear insulated slippers
Keep them over your socks to warm your feet even more. Choose models covered with a layer of wool or fur, as they are both warm and comfortable.
Step 3. Keep your shoes on when you are indoors
Unless there is a rule that prohibits them from being used indoors, you should wear them over your socks until you go to sleep. If you have them, preferably wear boots as they insulate your feet and ankles and help retain heat.
You can decide to wear insulated boots even when you sleep in an outdoor tent
Step 4. Change the socks if they are wet
If you've been wearing them all day and your feet are sweaty, the fabric may be damp and make the feeling of cold worse. Change them to a new warm, dry pair and your feet will feel pleasantly warm again.
This is an important precaution, regardless of whether you are at home or in natural surroundings during a hike; you must always carry a spare pair when traveling or taking walks, so that you can replace them if necessary
Step 5. Warm up the middle part of the body
It can be really difficult to warm your feet when the rest of your body is cold. Wrap yourself in a blanket, put on another sweater or immerse yourself in a warm bath; once the correct core temperature is restored, it is easier to warm the feet as well.
Step 6. Put on a cap
It might seem ridiculous or silly to put on a cap for the purpose of warming your feet, but it actually helps! The body loses a lot of heat from the head and remembers that the more the body cools, the colder the feet become. Put on a comfortable cap to retain body heat and also favor that of the feet.
Method 2 of 4: Apply Heat
Step 1. Heat the socks in the dryer
Place a few pairs in the appliance for 10 minutes before putting them on; when you take them out they are pleasantly warm for your feet!
However, avoid putting them in the microwave or standard oven, otherwise they could catch fire; if you don't have a dryer, you can try heating them with an iron
Step 2. Keep your feet in warm water
If you can, take a warm shower or bath; in this way, you are able to warm up your whole body, feet included. If you don't have this option, you can just treat your feet by placing them in a tub full of hot water; soak them for as long as you like, just be careful to add more hot water every now and then, so that it doesn't get cold.
Step 3. Purchase a thermal blanket to keep on the bed
You can find this accessory in major household goods stores and better-stocked supermarkets. Get one to install on the bed or sofa and wrap your feet inside it; however, be sure to unplug when you are not using it.
Step 4. Heat a bag of rice and hold it on your feet
Buy one of these heatable bags or make your own; when you are cold, put the bag in the microwave for a minute or two and place it on your feet.
The duration of the "cooking" in the oven depends on the model of appliance in your possession, therefore constantly check the temperature
Step 5. Use the hot water bottle
Put it on or under your feet to warm them quickly; take it off after a while when it starts to cool. Make sure it's lined with fabric and the water isn't too hot. If the heat is uncomfortable, wait for the temperature to drop for a few minutes and try again later.
Wear socks, do not put the hot water bottle on bare skin
Step 6. Slip thermal insoles into your shoes
Purchase a pack of these insoles or warming bags (the ones you use for your hands) at the supermarket or sporting goods store. read the instructions carefully to know how to use them. When your feet are cold, activate one and slip it into your socks.
If the instructions advise not to put the insoles in direct contact with the skin, insert them between the socks and shoes or inside a double layer of socks
Step 7. Make a custom "foot warmer"
Fold a pillowcase in half and pin the corners with safety pins to create a pouch. Add a heat source by filling several sturdy plastic bottles (250ml capacity) with very hot water; check the temperature with your hands to make sure it is not excessive and place the bottles in the craft bag. Slip your feet into the pillowcase and enjoy the warmth.
Tightly tighten bottle caps to prevent spilling
Method 3 of 4: Change the Environment
Step 1. Wrap your feet while you sleep
When in bed, cover them with a blanket and make sure the "cocoon" stays tightly closed to keep them warm; this method insulates them better from the cold than just covering them at the top.
Close the zipper of the sleeping bag completely so that your feet are snugly wrapped around the bottom
Step 2. Lift them off the floor
The warmth of the feet dissipates when the soles remain in contact with the cold floor; when you can, keep the ends on the sofa or stool.
Step 3. Have extra footwear on hand
Even if your home and work environment are warm and dry, you can still get cold on the way between the two; keep an extra pair of socks and shoes with you in case your feet get wet along the way.
Consider keeping "professional" footwear in the office and wearing insulated boots for commuting to work
Step 4. Heat the room you are in
If the body is covered but the feet are still cold, the ambient temperature may be too low. Check that the windows are closed, turn on the heat or the fireplace, or buy a draft excluder if you are afraid that the cold will come from under the doors.
Method 4 of 4: Making Movement
Step 1. Move and activate your feet
If you've been sitting for a while, walk or exercise to warm up your extremities. Stay on the tips and then on the plants; alternatively, extend your feet and point your toes forward and then bring them back up with your fingers in the direction of your shins; repeat these movements until your feet feel warm and tingling.
Get up and walk. The movement circulates the blood throughout the body and warms it up; you can also do some hops or run in place to really get your heart rate up
Step 2. Perform 30-50 leg swings
Sit in a chair or on the edge of the bed with your legs dangling and move them back and forth 30-50 times. in doing so, the blood flows better to the feet. Do the exercise with the whole leg, including the thigh.
Make vigorous movements at the maximum amplitude possible
Step 3. Get a massage
Rub a foot cream or lotion on the extremities by massaging them. spend time on your toes, soles and heels. This simple remedy promotes circulation and warms the feet; when done, put on thick socks and shoes or slippers to retain heat.
Use warming creams, such as camphor creams, to intensify the effect of the massage
Warnings
- If you are diabetic, Not put your feet in a basin of hot water, do not place them on a hot water bottle and do not use a bag of rice to warm them; wear thick cotton socks and rub them with your hands.
- If you use an electric blanket, remember to turn it off.
