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Kosy Boots
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http://www.whizzski.co.uk/

OK, these may not be the most glamorous item of equipment I've ever seen (understatement of the year, but in all black I think they're bearable and my boots aren't pretty either), but as you may have noticed there's a consistent theme running through most of my posts - cold! And cold feet are one of the biggest issues. I had intended to buy heated boots, but as my boots are costing waaaay more than I'd budgeted that's not an option for now. As I have dinky feet I'd be looking at a child's pair of these, so not too expensive and I could put them on my Christmas list.

The question is, has anyone used them please and do they work?
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Just neoprene insulation, traps air, stops ingress of snow. Kosy Boots are massively overpriced compared to competing products however.
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HelenS wrote:
http://www.whizzski.co.uk/
The question is, has anyone used them please and do they work?


In principal yes. I know these do and those cute bunny wabbit ones seem basically the same idea Very Happy.
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I got something similar from Canada "boot gloves" utterly brilliant. What also helps is making sure you take the liners out of your boots when you finish skiing so you can dry them out, store boots and liners at room temp so they are not freezing before you start.
If I'm putting mine on at the hotel/chalet I give them a blast from the hairdryer first.
If I'm putting them on at the slope I either put a couple of snap to activate hand warmers in them and put my ski socks in the ankles to warm them up on the drive/bus (storing them in the car not boot). If you can't be bothered with hand warmers then boil a kettle and half fill a couple of empty water bottles to shove down into the boots instead. Staying warm is easier than getting warm.
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I find they catch on gates
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I purchased something similar last season but not as ugly or as expensive. Think they are called Alpenheat. They did help when it's -15 and you suffer from Raynaud's. I did also stick some of the hand warmer teabag things between the boot and boot gloves and I also use boot heaters till the second before I put my boots on.
When packing tomorrow I'll check the what they are called.
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Thanks for the input everyone and te tips on keeping the boots warm till the last minute - will definitely use those. Little Angel

I was looking at these particular covers because they have the full version that fits right around the ankle as well as over the toe area. In light of the comments, I emailed the company with some questions and thought others might be interested in the reply if considering something similar:

"... explain how neoprene is made. They take a sheet of rubber and inject air this creates an effect a bit like double glazing! Then you can leave it like that or you can attach a cover of varying thickness/quality and colours. All Kosy Boots are made from 5mm neoprene with a cover on the outside and inside thus adding to its warmth (double lined). In addition to this the seams are taped which increases its durability. The protector patches are there to minimise wear and tear from the toe bindings (they do not compromise the saftety of the bindings), and also from the inside edges of your ski. The webbing strap that goes underneath has been designed so that it rests in the instep of the boot and not (as my competitors have) underneath the toe which I believe has safety issues. Also their neoprene is single lined, thinner and the seams are not taped.
Kosy Boots take 55 minutes to make and are hand made in England using German manufactured neoprene so are of a high quality. I think the Junior model is fantastic value for money and should last you well."

As I am a small size and can wear the junior boot that is mentioned, the price for a full boot covering is only fractionally higher than for the toe covering versions I've seen. Also I like the idea of supporting the UK economy and a cottage industry so I will probably try these. If so, I'll report back after the holiday.

Thanks again. Little Angel
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