Cold feet & cold hands: Possible causes and tips at a glance
As soon as the temperatures drop, many people are faced with an unpleasant problem: constantly cold feet. Often, feet cool down for no apparent reason, which can be very uncomfortable over time. For many people, this phenomenon is accompanied by cold hands for most of the day.
In this article, you'll learn how to warm up cold hands and feet. We'll first summarize the causes and then show you how our heated socks and gloves can keep your hands and feet warm.
What are the causes of cold feet and hands?
At low temperatures, your body warms up your organs first, leaving little energy for your feet and hands.
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Why are warm feet and toes important for the body?
If your feet are warm, your muscles can relax and your well-being can increase.
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Prevent cooling down with our warming socks:
Our heated socks warm your toes from above and below and provide pleasant warmth.
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More tips for cold feet:
You can easily warm up cold feet with warming materials, a foot bath or exercise.
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What are the causes of cold feet and hands?
Cold feet are unpleasant and a problem for many people throughout the colder months. The cause is usually the falling outside temperatures. As the weather gets cooler in autumn, the heat distribution in your body changes.
It focuses on keeping your vital organs warm—because they need a certain body temperature to function. Therefore, even in low temperatures, your core will likely always be warm.
If your body is busy protecting your organs from the cold, this can also cause your hands and feet to cool down more quickly. This is due to reduced blood flow. At the same time, hands and feet have less insulation, so they naturally cool down more quickly.
Often, it's women who report suffering from cold feet and hands. This may be due to the fact that many women have less muscle mass than men. However, muscles burn energy—which also produces heat. However, there are also numerous men who report cold extremities.
Can constantly cold hands and feet also have medical causes?
Yes, if you have chronically cold hands and feet, a medical condition could be the cause. This could include poor circulation, which can be caused by low blood pressure or weak veins. Blood circulation can also be disrupted by certain hormonal disorders or shoes that are too tight. If you feel like your hands and feet aren't receiving enough blood, it's advisable to have your symptoms checked by a doctor.
Why are warm feet and toes important for the body?
When temperatures drop in autumn and winter, your feet and toes cool down particularly quickly. This can be quite uncomfortable and have negative consequences for your entire body. Warm feet are important for your well-being: They help you relax more easily. At the same time, warm feet are also beneficial for your muscles, allowing them to relax, which can have a positive effect on your entire body.
Did you know that cold feet can also put a strain on your immune system? Studies have shown that if you have persistently cold feet, your body becomes more susceptible to illnesses and infections. Since many people are prone to colds in the winter anyway, you shouldn't put additional strain on your immune system by having cold feet.
With the right socks you can keep your feet warm and thus relieve the strain on your body.
Prevent cooling down with our warming socks
Do you often have cold feet and toes? When you're out in nature, do you want to adequately protect your feet from the cold? Then we recommend our heated socks. They're the perfect solution for cold feet and are particularly easy to use.
We offer our heated socks in various designs. They're all equipped with powerful batteries that combat cold feet in three stages. All toes are equipped with our Toe Cap® heating element, both on the top and bottom. This creates warmth exactly where you need it.
Our heated socks for cold feet aren't just for evenings on the couch: They're designed to be worn inside your shoes without any problems. The heating elements are elegantly integrated into the socks and are barely noticeable from the outside. Our heated socks can therefore be worn inside any footwear and are the perfect companion for outdoor activities.
If you enjoy skiing in the winter, it's difficult to wear thick socks inside your ski boots. Our heated socks fit inside any ski boot and provide you with pleasant warmth. Our heated socks are also the perfect companion for hiking, climbing, or photography.
Take a look at our warming socks and find the right model for you:
More tips for cold feet
Cold feet affect many people, so many methods and home remedies have been developed over the years to relieve them. Especially in autumn and winter, feet and toes get cold more quickly, which can be very uncomfortable over time.
We summarize which tips can help with cold feet:
Wear good winter shoes:
If you're outside in cold temperatures, you should wear suitable shoes. They should have a sturdy sole and, ideally, a stronger tread. It's important that your winter shoes are waterproof and water-resistant. You can perfectly combine good winter shoes with our heated socks.
Use warming materials:
To protect your body from the cold, choosing the right materials is important. This applies not only to your shoes, but also to your socks. We specifically use warming materials, such as merino wool, for our heated socks. It keeps your feet warm while also being breathable, thus preventing sweaty feet.
Boost your circulation:
If you have cold feet and hands, you could try getting your circulation going. Sitting or lying down in cold temperatures can quickly slow your circulation. Standing up and moving around will stimulate your circulation and can improve blood flow to your hands and feet.
Never wear wet shoes:
Make sure your shoes are always thoroughly dried after they get wet. Moisture in your shoes is not only uncomfortable, but can also cause your feet to cool down more quickly.
Warm your feet:
Are you at home and your feet are cold? You can warm them up externally using simple home remedies. For example, you can take a foot bath or warm them with a hot water bottle or cherry stone pillow. A massage can also stimulate circulation and warm your feet.
The tips above can help with cold feet. However, foot baths or massages aren't possible when you're on the go. In this case, Lenz heated socks are perfect: You can go about your daily life as usual and even participate in outdoor activities while your feet are warmed up by our powerful battery.
Heated gloves: The best solution when your fingers are cold
You've already learned how to keep your feet warm in winter and which tips can help you do it. But what can you do if your hands also get cold quickly in winter? Because low temperatures also promote the cooling of hands and fingers.
In this case, you'll find the right solution at Lenz Products. We offer heated gloves that warm your fingers in no time. Each individual finger (including the thumb) is warmed from the top and bottom by a finger cap heating element. This keeps your fingers warm even in icy temperatures.
This allows you to focus on your outdoor activities even in winter. Whether ice climbing, cycling, or skiing: your fingers will stay pleasantly warm and therefore flexible. Heated gloves can therefore contribute to increased safety and also allow you to truly enjoy your hobbies in winter.
We offer a wide selection of heated gloves for men and women. Our Heat Glove 7.0 finger cap unisex , for example, is particularly popular and features reflectors on the back of the hand:
Who are heated socks and gloves suitable for?
Heated socks and gloves are ideal for anyone struggling with cold feet and hands. They provide pleasant warmth and prevent your fingers and toes from getting cold. The great advantage of our heated products is that they are specifically designed for everyday use and can therefore be easily worn in a wide variety of situations.
So you can easily wear our heated socks if you want to avoid cold feet in your ski boots . When skiing, you're inevitably outdoors in low temperatures. Even though you're moving a lot, your limbs can quickly get cold, which can quickly diminish the joy of skiing. Our heated socks warm your toes from top to bottom, allowing you to concentrate fully on the slopes.
This also applies when you go for a walk in winter. Cold feet in winter boots are a problem for many people: Long walks in the snow are simply no fun with cold feet. That's why we recommend wearing our heated socks. You can easily control them via the battery and set the desired level. This way, your toes stay pleasantly warm and you can enjoy winter to the fullest.
There are many other situations where you'll benefit from our heated socks. These include walks with your dog in winter or trips into nature for photography. Ski instructors, hunters, and winter sports enthusiasts also enjoy warm toes with our heated socks.
Want to learn more about who our heated products are suitable for and when you can wear them? You'll find plenty of helpful information on our blog:
Frequently asked questions about cold feet & hands
Diseases that can cause cold feet include diabetes. If blood sugar levels are improperly regulated, this can damage the nerves, causing the feet to cool down more quickly. Vascular diseases such as arteriosclerosis can also cause cold feet: The blood vessels narrow, disrupting blood flow.
Yes, our heated socks and gloves are also suitable for people with circulatory disorders, such as Raynaud's syndrome. They heat your toes and fingers from above and below: This warms them pleasantly and can prevent unpleasant chills. It's best to talk to your doctor about this beforehand.
If your feet are cold despite wearing socks, there could be several reasons. Your socks might be made of the wrong material. Merino wool, for example, is particularly warm. Cold feet can also occur when your socks or shoes are wet – make sure you only wear dry shoes. For some people, cold feet can also be caused by an illness.
Conclusion: Warm up hands and feet quickly with the heated products from Lenz Products
In cold temperatures, your body focuses on keeping your organs warm so they can function optimally. This can cause your fingers and toes to cool down. Whether you're at home, shopping, or skiing, cold feet are uncomfortable and can spoil your enjoyment of winter.
With Lenz's heated socks, you're perfectly prepared. They warm your toes from top to bottom, keeping them pleasantly toasty and you no longer have to worry about cold feet. Combined with our heated gloves, they also ensure that your fingers don't get cold in cold weather.
So what are you waiting for? Prepare for winter with our heated products and never worry about cold feet and hands again.