{"id":1187,"date":"2021-01-08T17:42:20","date_gmt":"2021-01-08T17:42:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tractoptics.com\/blog\/?p=1187&#038;fishpig=1610126797&#038;preview=true"},"modified":"2026-05-21T11:37:22","modified_gmt":"2026-05-21T11:37:22","slug":"how-to-keep-your-feet-warm-in-winter","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.tract-optics.co.za\/how-to-keep-your-feet-warm-in-winter\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Keep Your Feet Warm in Winter"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\"><div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\"><p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p><span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.tract-optics.co.za\/how-to-keep-your-feet-warm-in-winter\/#How_to_Keep_Your_Feet_Warm_in_Winter\" >How to Keep Your Feet Warm in Winter<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.tract-optics.co.za\/how-to-keep-your-feet-warm-in-winter\/#Wear_Quality_Socks_How_to_Keep_Your_Feet_Warm_in_Winter\" >Wear Quality Socks How to Keep Your Feet Warm in Winter<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.tract-optics.co.za\/how-to-keep-your-feet-warm-in-winter\/#Upgrade_the_Insoles\" >Upgrade the Insoles<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.tract-optics.co.za\/how-to-keep-your-feet-warm-in-winter\/#Start_Warm\" >Start Warm<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.tract-optics.co.za\/how-to-keep-your-feet-warm-in-winter\/#Keep_Your_Boots_Dry\" >Keep Your Boots Dry<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.tract-optics.co.za\/how-to-keep-your-feet-warm-in-winter\/#Keep_Moving\" >Keep Moving<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.tract-optics.co.za\/how-to-keep-your-feet-warm-in-winter\/#Loosen_the_Laces\" >Loosen the Laces<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div><h2 style=\"text-align: justify\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Keep_Your_Feet_Warm_in_Winter\"><\/span>How to Keep Your Feet Warm in Winter<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><p style=\"text-align: justify\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.tract-optics.co.za\/how-to-maximize-deer-hunting-season\/\">How to<\/a> Keep Your Feet Warm in <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.tract-optics.co.za\/tag\/winter\/\">Winter<\/a>.Knowing <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.tractoptics.com\/videosview\/illuminated-reticle-battery-installation-2\/\" title=\"Illuminated Reticle battery installation on your TRACT TORIC 34MM 4-25X50\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"509\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">how to<\/a> keep your feet warm in winter can help prolong your time outside on the coldest days.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Ever notice how fingers and toes are the first unexposed body parts to get cold? This is caused by the reduction of blood flow to those extremities. When your overall body temperature drops, the innate physiological <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.tract-optics.co.za\/category\/response\/\">response<\/a> of the body is to reduce blood flow to the arms, legs, etc. in order to keep the vital organs warm. Think of your core as the body\u2019s heater.<\/span><\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">As we tromp around the woods in the dead of winter to see what bucks have survived the season while also avoiding cabin fever, it\u2019s important to think about keeping the body warm. Especially the feet. Knowing <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.tractoptics.com\/how-to-effectively-spot-more-mule-deer\/\" title=\"How to Effectively Spot More Mule Deer\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"903\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">how to<\/a> keep your feet warm in winter can help prolong your time outside on the coldest days.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><h2 style=\"text-align: justify\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Wear_Quality_Socks_How_to_Keep_Your_Feet_Warm_in_Winter\"><\/span><b>Wear Quality Socks <\/b>How to Keep Your Feet Warm in Winter<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Wear the appropriate socks according to the season. Just as we\u2019re privy to wearing ankle socks or no socks during the summer, the thicker wool variety in the winter will make a huge difference. A <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.tract-optics.co.za\/tag\/quality\/\">quality<\/a> sock should do two things to keep your feet warm. First, think of it like a heavy jacket to trap in the heat your feet are putting out. Second, when the feet get a little too warm, these socks should wick the sweat away so that dampness down there doesn\u2019t lead to blisters. For this reason we recommend a light liner sock. If your feet sweat the liner sock will push the moisture away from your feet and to the outer sock. If the moisture stays on your feet this is a typical way your feet get cold. The weight of the sock you use on top of the liner would depend on the type of <a title=\"hunting\" href=\"https:\/\/tractoptics.com\/blog\/category\/hunting\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">hunting<\/a> and conditions, but wool is always a good way to go.<\/span><\/p><h3 style=\"text-align: justify\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Upgrade_the_Insoles\"><\/span><b>Upgrade the Insoles<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">If you were to stand on a sheet of ice in a thin-soled shoe versus a heavy-soled boot, which would work better? The latter, every time. So while you can\u2019t just replace the sole of your <a title=\"Hunting Books: 4 Favorites\" href=\"https:\/\/tractoptics.com\/blog\/hunting-books-4-favorites\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">favorite hunting<\/a> boot, consider upgrading the insoles. Some people who spend time in <a title=\"Rifle Scopes and Extremely Cold Weather\" href=\"https:\/\/tractoptics.com\/blog\/rifle-scopes-and-extremely-cold-weather\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">extremely cold<\/a> conditions will even add two. The thicker you can find that will keep your feet comfortable and up off the cold ground, the better.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><h3 style=\"text-align: justify\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Start_Warm\"><\/span><b>Start Warm<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Most of the time, we begin our days in a warm cabin or house. Sure, there are those trips when waking up in a cold tent is the only option for pursuing remote animals. But considering there is a fireplace or heater at our disposal, use it to your advantage. Place your boots at a safe distance from the heat source right before going to bed. Starting the morning with warm boots means your feet won\u2019t have to work as hard to achieve optimal warmth. At least for the first couple hours.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><h3 style=\"text-align: justify\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Keep_Your_Boots_Dry\"><\/span><b>Keep Your Boots Dry<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Keep your boots as dry as possible on both the inside and outside. This probably seems like a given though it can be much harder than you think. If you\u2019re in the land of snow, consider a pair of gaiters that will keep moisture out in case you post hole. The icy feeling of snow running up your leg and down into your boot after stepping through is quite shocking to the system.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><figure id=\"attachment_1188\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1188\" style=\"width: 720px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1188\" title=\"How to Keep Your Feet Warm in Winter\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.tractoptics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Gaiters-778x1024.png\" alt=\"How to Keep Your Feet Warm in Winter\" width=\"720\" height=\"948\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.tract-optics.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2021\/01\/Gaiters-778x1024.png 778w, https:\/\/blog.tract-optics.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2021\/01\/Gaiters-228x300.png 228w, https:\/\/blog.tract-optics.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2021\/01\/Gaiters-768x1011.png 768w, https:\/\/blog.tract-optics.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2021\/01\/Gaiters-1167x1536.png 1167w, https:\/\/blog.tract-optics.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2021\/01\/Gaiters-150x197.png 150w, https:\/\/blog.tract-optics.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2021\/01\/Gaiters.png 1252w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1188\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">How to Keep Your Feet Warm in Winter.Knowing <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/tractoptics.com\/videos\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" title=\"how to\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"910\">how to<\/a> keep your feet warm in winter can help prolong your time outside on the coldest days.<\/figcaption><\/figure><p style=\"text-align: justify\">These <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kuiu.com\/yukon-gaiters\/80004-V2-L.html?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIv5zlwO6M7gIVF0WGCh2hcgtMEAQYASABEgJTrvD_BwE\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Kuiu Yukon Gaiters<\/a> keep water, snow, and debris out of your boots.<\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Avoiding a wet exterior is a bit more tricky. Extreme cold can play to your advantage sometimes because snow and frost don\u2019t have the chance to melt. In other instances, when you do have to walk through slush to reach a stand or <a title=\"Glassing For Elk \u2013 High Vantage Points\" href=\"https:\/\/tractoptics.com\/blog\/glassing-for-elk-high-vantage-points\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">vantage point<\/a>, consider getting up and moving as often as is reasonably possible. If your boots have liners you may want to remove them to make sure they are dry at the end of the day. Just the condensation that forms from going from the cold outside to a warm cabin can cause your boots to remain damp.<\/span><\/p><h3 style=\"text-align: justify\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Keep_Moving\"><\/span><b>Keep Moving<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">This will help keep the blood flowing in the feet and toes. As we mentioned, the body is designed to heat the vital organs first when your temperature begins to drop. Getting some flex in the toes and feet will allow circulation to increase. This will cause your entire body to warm up and disperse heat faster. Plus, when you\u2019re moving at a fast pace or uphill, you stop thinking about how cold you are.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><h3 style=\"text-align: justify\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Loosen_the_Laces\"><\/span><b>Loosen the Laces<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Say you\u2019re sitting somewhere with a lot of <a title=\"Best Places to See Wildlife in the USA This Summer\" href=\"https:\/\/tractoptics.com\/blog\/best-places-to-see-wildlife-in-the-usa-this-summer\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">wildlife<\/a> activity and can\u2019t very well get up and move. This is when loosening the laces can really become beneficial. By doing this you are accommodating your sock and insoles and giving your toes wiggle room. Oftentimes, we lace up our boots first thing in the morning as tight as they\u2019ll go. While it may seem like a tightly laced boot will trap the heat, it also cuts off circulation. You\u2019re far better off allowing blood to flow freely versus trapping in whatever warmth you captured from the furnace.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">It\u2019s a great feeling to return to the cabin after a long time outside to warm your feet by the fire. It\u2019s a terrible feeling to sit outside for just an hour or two to have your feet and toes go totally numb from the cold. Hopefully these tips will help you find a balance of cold-weather comfort that will keep your feet warm throughout your winter outdoor experiences. <\/span><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>How to Keep Your Feet Warm in Winter | TRACT design and engineer performance-grade optics without the added retail costs.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":12168,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[2257],"tags":[2647,2688,2797,2967,2993,3349],"class_list":["post-1187","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-how-to-fix-adjust","tag-gear","tag-how-to","tag-hunting","tag-outdoors","tag-recreation","tag-winter"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/blog.tract-optics.co.za\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1187","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/blog.tract-optics.co.za\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/blog.tract-optics.co.za\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.tract-optics.co.za\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.tract-optics.co.za\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1187"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/blog.tract-optics.co.za\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1187\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":11449,"href":"https:\/\/blog.tract-optics.co.za\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1187\/revisions\/11449"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.tract-optics.co.za\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/12168"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/blog.tract-optics.co.za\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1187"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.tract-optics.co.za\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1187"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.tract-optics.co.za\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1187"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}