Getting old and getting cold feet

[benenglish]

So, you spend time in the recliner and your feet get cold, even when the heat's on. You've gotten past the point when two pairs of thick socks are enough to keep your feet warm. You decide you want some actively heated thing on your feet.

What's the best alternative?

 

[1911'S 4 Me]

Two pairs of socks make your feet sweat, so they are moist and get colder.
Best alternative is shoes and go walking.
Or fleece lined slippers.

 

[DaBull]

Wool socks should keep your feet warm even if they are a little moist.

Get a medium sized dog and have it sleep ON your feet rather than AT your feet.

Also, talk to your doc about circulation problems...could be diabetes and Raynaud's Syndrome.

 

[Darkpriest667]

walking 3 miles a day and quitting smoking

 

[FireInTheWire]

Wife pulled a muscle in her back a few weeks ago and been using a heating pad. She had it on the couch last Saturday and it fell on the floor. My feet get cold a lot because I go barefoot until outside time, and we have concrete floors. I was sitting there contemplating getting my house shoes on when I realized the heating pad was laying there. Slipped my feet under it and it almost put me back asleep. It was amazing... lol

 

[oldag]

Get a medium sized dog and have it sleep ON your feet rather than AT your feet.

This.

 

[Wudidiz]

Pure Relief foot warmer.

 

[Lonesome Dove]

Try some good thick Merino wool socks and they don't itch.

 

[oldag]

Doesn't require electricity. May have a higher grocery bill, admittedly.

 

[wakosama]

Put on a hat. Wolly watchcap always worked.

 

[MountainGirl]

So, you spend time in the recliner and your feet get cold, even when the heat's on. You've gotten past the point when two pairs of thick socks are enough to keep your feet warm. You decide you want some actively heated thing on your feet.

What's the best alternative?

Oh God. I swear as I'm reading this I'm on my recliner, heat's on, with heavy wool socks inside fuzzy slippers, and my toes are freezing. My hands are cold and my fingers are like ice.

For me it's bad circulation. Nothing is cold when I'm up working/moving around. Gonna do @FireInTheWire 's trick. Getting heating pad.

 

[MountainGirl]

Pure Relief foot warmer.

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Is that a real thing?

Never mind, found it. Hmmmmm

 

[Lonesome Dove]

You need to bundle up before you get cold. Everyone should now this.

 

[no2gates]

Go to a strip club and have her do foot dance instead of a lap dance.

 

[Byrd666]

Wool socks help me quite a bit. Most of mine come from https://darntough.com/

 

[OutlawStar]

Are cold feet, fingers, and nose a result of reduced circulation or nerve problems? Seems like I've heard both but nerve damage is usually from trauma or something pinching. How's your bloodwork, are you taking your vitamins?

 

[Lonesome Dove]

Are cold feet, fingers, and nose a result of reduced circulation or nerve problems? Seems like I've heard both but nerve damage is usually from trauma or something pinching. How's your bloodwork, are you taking your vitamins?

Also blood thinners other than aspirin

 

[2ManyGuns]

Viagra, increase blood flow to your extremities...

 

[jetcycles]

Are cold feet, fingers, and nose a result of reduced circulation or nerve problems? Seems like I've heard both but nerve damage is usually from trauma or something pinching. How's your bloodwork, are you taking your vitamins?

Circulation was my first thought as well. Ever thought about beets or beet supplements for improved blood flow?

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[benenglish]

The OP didn't specify who was cold. It's my sis and her mobility is sufficiently compromised that the best suggestions here don't apply.

Thanks to all, though. I got some good ideas and she should be comfortable going forward. She's wearing fleece footwear now and an electric foot warmer is en route from Amazon.