Imagine you are going out on a winter day, you will wear a heavy jacket and cover your head. But the part of winter when your gloves and boots will not be enough for keeping your feet and hands warm and those are the parts where we feel colder. That is when people usually use hand warmers to keep their hands warm.
That is why you would think of putting a hand warmer inside your boots to keep your feet warm. But putting hand warmers in boots is not recommended because they are quick on generating heat and might burn your skin when they are kept in a position for a long time.
So, which hand warmers will be the best to put inside your boots or just toe warmers will be better? Let’s find out in this article.
What's Inside:
How Do Hand Warmers Work?
Hand warmers are known to everyone because they can be our best friends when it is winter time. They will keep our hands warm in even very cold situations. But how do they actually work?
Usually a hand warmer works by chemical reactions. Hand warmers are found to be small pouches. They have salt, water, iron powder, activated carbon and some absorbent material in them. So, when you are ready to use the hand warmer, you will have to remove the external cover then the oxygen from the air will get into the pouch and will start reaction.
Oxidation will take place and the iron power and oxygen will start to form Fe2O3 which is iron oxide. This will cause to create heat and this keeps our hands warm.
But, Can I Put Hand Warmers in My Boots?
You can use hand warmers to save your hands from the cold. That is why you would think of putting a hand warmer in your boots. But wait, don’t just shove a hand warmer into your boots. You will need to know some facts before that.
The hand warmer quickly starts to generate and transfer heat. So, when you keep them on your boots they will stay in contact to your skin and will start causing discomfort to you. Also, when you keep a hand warmer inside a tight footwear, there will be chance to pop the pouch and the liquid to come out. This can cause much danger.
If the hot liquid pops out it can cause a lot of pain. It can also burn your skin. So, when you are doing activities which require moving frequently or running, there you would never want to put a pair of hand warmers inside your boots.
That is why it is not recommended to put hand warmers in boots because it can cause harm and there can also be a possible accident.
Hand Warmer Alternatives to Put In Your Boots
As per the discussion we had previously you are now sure that using hand warmers for feet will be a bad idea. But which will be the better alternatives? Let’s talk about them.
Reusable Toe Warmers
To keep your feet warm and to put a warmer inside your boots you will need a specifically designed product which will fit inside your boots and you will not feel any discomfort. For that, we will suggest you to use toe warmers which are reusable.
These chemical warmers are designed in a way that you can shove them inside your boots and will keep your feet warm. They will start working when you activate them using water and then you will need to put them in your boots or even keep in touch with skin.
These reusable warmers are easy to find and in winter days you can easily get them online and get delivered to your place. So, order one for you and keep your feet warm for 6 to 8 hours.
Rechargeable Socks with Battery
When you want to keep your feet in a comfortable temperature in cold for up to 12 hours, you can go for the socks which are rechargeable and generates heat. They have some elements in them which causes the generation of heat.
These will work perfectly when you have to stay out for the whole day working in cold. The only con it will have is the price is higher comparing with the toe warmers.
Can You Use Foot Warmers as Hand Warmers?
Hand warmers and foot warmers working mechanism is same and they both provide heat and keeps us warm. But as your main concern was using hand warmers in boots, and we cleared it out that you can’t. Now, can you use foot warmers as hand warmers, as you will eventually need to buy foot warmers for your boots.
You can actually use foot warmers as hand warmers. In foot or toe warmers, there is a part where there is adhesive, so that you can stick the foot warmer in a single position inside your boots. It helps the foot warmer not to move while you are walking or running.
So, when you are willing to use them for your hands, just do not remove the paper over the adhesive and keep them in your hands or your jacket pockets. They can be of great use as a hand warmer. The only difference will be the structure as hand warmers are usually round and foot warmers are flat.
Can You Reuse Toe Warmers?
Usually if you buy a disposable toe warmer they don’t usually tell you that you can reuse them. But suppose you could use one for 6 hours but after 1 hour you don’t need them anymore and want to keep them for next use. But is it possible to reuse them after you have activated them?
It is possible to reuse them in this situation. You need to suck all the air out from the pouch as it will keep the chemical reaction going. Then you will need to seal the pouch in a place where no air can enter. Keeping it in the place you can take it out when you need it next.
But after 6 or 8 hours of use you cannot think of reusing them. Otherwise you can buy a rechargeable toe warmer for that.
FAQs
How long do Hand and Toe Warmers Last?
Hand and toe warmers have the same chemical elements inside them and both go through the same process in generating heat.
One piece of hand and toe warmer can last and generate heat for about 6 to 8 hours.
Will Toe Warmers Fit Inside My Shoes?
Toe warmers are designed to be put inside shoes or boots. They are not like hand warmers.
They are designed flat and can easily fit inside boots to stay compatible to your shoes. They also have adhesive to stick to one position even when you walk around.
How hot do Toe Warmers Get?
When exposed to air, the iron powder inside the warmer pouch starts reaction and forms iron oxide. This chemical reaction is the reason that you feel warmth in your feet.
Toe warmers can reach up to 165 degrees of Fahrenheit’s when exposed to air for a long time.
Conclusion
Winter always strikes with days when you feel too much cold. But you can turn these days into cozy and comfortable if you use heat warmers. But don’t rush in and start using your hand warmers inside your boots. We have discussed the alternatives and mainly suggested toe warmers.
Also from the in-depth I hope you learn everything about using these products to keep your feet warm.
