BUYING GUIDE - BEST HEATED JACKETS IN 2021
Ski and Snowboard Boot Warmers
While aftermarket heated ski or snowboard liners such as Surefoots can be a great way to keep your feet warm out on the mountain, they also come with a huge price tag. One way to keep your toes nice and toasty when skiing, snowboarding, hunting, or just wandering around outside in the cold weather while saving a bit of cash is to add some heated insoles to your boots or shoes.
While there are other heated insoles on the market, the ones featured here are a bit heavier duty and are designed for skiing or snowboarding boots. These kits are available in a couple of different systems, one that includes a custom insole or footbed and one that works with your existing insole or footbed.
This one, includes a custom insole while this ski boot heating system uses ultra-thin heating element that uses self-adhesive to stick to the insole or custom footbed in your boots or shoes. All of these systems can be easily transferred between different boots or shoes.
Regardless of which system you choose, these heated insoles can be a game changer out on the mountain or just walking around town. The battery systems allow the heat to flow for up to 21 hours on a low setting which is plenty of time out on the slopes. These heated insoles work great and can take your outdoor activities to the next level.
Check out our favorite ski and snowboard boot heaters:
Hotronic Battery Pack Power Plus S4+
Need an extra battery for your Hotronic heating system?
This battery pack works in the Hotronic Power Plus S4 systems and has an increased capacity which can up the higher average temperature and increase the battery life by up to 30 percent. The redesigned power toggle switch was designed to minimize unintended outages.
This battery works with a variety of Hotronic S4 systems. This set is for one battery only.
Hotronic Heating Elements with Self-Adhesive Fabric Covers
This set includes the Hotronic heating elements as well as cambrelle covers. These heating elements can be installed on the insoles in your boots or any custom footbeds that you have in ski or snowboarding boots.
This set does not include batteries or a recharger, only the heating elements and covers. In order to use these, you would need to already have a power system or you will need to purchase it separately.
These heating elements always get great reviews. They provide plenty of heat and can run for hours depending on the heat level you choose. The only complainants about these heated insoles tend to be about the the installation process which can be a bit cumbersome but the detailed easy to follow instructions make it easy get them installed in your boots or shoes.
Hotronic Heating System S4+ Power Set
If you have a Hotronic system but need an additional (or replacement) power system, we have you covered. This can be used with Hotronic S4 systems, and this pack includes 2 battery packs and 1 recharger.
This set does not include any heating Elements or insoles, these are sold separately.
Hotronic S4 Heated Insole Kit
Hotronic is a well-known company in the heated gear world. They make a variety of heated insoles as well as heated socks. This particular system includes:
2 Battery Packs with Integrated Heat Regulator
1 Pair of Hotronic One Size Heat Ready Insoles
1 Pair of Heating Elements with Self-Adhesive Fabric Covers and Strips
1 Recharger
The main difference between this Hotronic set and the S4 Heating system for Custom Insoles is that this set includes a set of Hotronic insoles while the S4 heating system for custom insoles requires your own insoles or custom footbed.
This system includes a set of Hotronic insoles that can be trimmed down to fit your boots and then the heating element is installed onto the Hotronic insoles. This system can be quickly transferred to other footwear when you get off the slopes, so your feet stay warm and toasty all day long. The heating element is a very thin disc that uses self-adhesive to adhere to the Hotronic insole in your boots or shoes.
The Hotronic system can be used in a variety of footwear, including skiing and snowboarding boots, bicycling shoes, horseback riding boots, hunting fishing or any other cold weather activity.
The batteries will keep the heat flowing for hours with four heat settings. On the lowest setting you can expect over 21 hours of heat, that number drops down to 5 hours if you crank it up to the highest setting. Temps range from 98°F on low up to 173°F on high so you can find the perfect temp for your feet.
The reviews for this heated insole system were excellent with numerous skiers and snowboarders saying these heaters made their day out on the mountain fantastic. They are also great for hunters, hikers, and anyone else that spends lots of time out in the cold.
There were a couple of complaints about installing them but watching a YouTube video seemed to easily solve that issue so if you find yourself struggling to install them, check out this video which should make the installation process easier.
Hotronic S4 Heating System for Custom Insoles
Hotronic is another well-known company in the heated gear world. They make a variety of heated insoles as well as heated socks. This particular system includes:
2 Battery Packs with Integrated Heat Regulator
1 Pair of Heating Elements with Self-Adhesive Fabric Covers and Strips
1 Recharger
They install easily in all types of footwear and are designed to be used with Hotronic Heat Ready Insoles, the insoles that came with your boots, or any custom footbeds you have had installed. This system can be quickly transferred to other footwear when you get off the slopes, so your feet stay warm and toasty all day long.
Just to be clear, this system does not include footbeds or insoles, these are very thin heating elements that use self-adhesive to adhere to the footbeds or insoles in your boots or shoes. If you are looking for a system that also includes insoles, this Hotronic setup includes the insoles as well.
The Hotronic system can be used in a variety of footwear, including skiing and snowboarding boots, bicycling shoes, horseback riding boots, hunting fishing or any other cold weather activity.
The batteries will keep the heat flowing for hours with four heat settings. On the lowest setting you can expect over 21 hours of heat, that number drops down to 5 hours if you crank it up to the highest setting. Temps range from 98°F on low up to 173°F on high so you can find the perfect temp for your feet.
The reviews for this heated insole system were excellent with numerous skiers and snowboarders saying these heaters made their day out on the mountain fantastic. They are also great for hunters, hikers, and anyone else that spends lots of time out in the cold.
There were a couple of complaints about installing them but watching a YouTube video seemed to easily solve that issue so if you find yourself struggling to install them, check out this video which should make the installation process easier.
KULKEA Heated Boot Bag
The KULKEA Thermal Trekker heated boot bag combines heritage craftsmanship and superior design to keep your boots toasty warm before you hit the slopes. In addition to keeping your boots warm and flexible, this heated boot bag will store a huge amount of ski gear.
The boot bag should be plugged into a wall socket a couple of hours before you are ready to leave in order to heat up the bag, and your boots. It can then be plugged into a 12v outlet in your vehicle to keep the heat flowing while you are headed to slopes.
This heated boot bag has an advanced warming system with 3 heat settings that will warm up your boots while keeping your boots and any custom inserts you have in the boots safe. The Kulkea Thermal Trekker also has multiple pockets for gloves, water bottles, lunch, face masks and more.
This boot bag has padded adjustable straps, lifter straps, and sternum strap for easy carry weight distribution. The bag measures 18"H x 14.5"L x 20"W with a volume of 62L and fits boots up to Mondo 31.
Made with durable water-resistant materials and premium components like YKK zippers and ITW buckles, the Thermal Trekker is the ideal heated and organized ski boot backpack for air travel and will last for years, keeping your boots nice and warm, which makes them much easier to put on, particularly on cold days.
Reviewers loved this boot bag and raved about how warm their boots were, keeping them nice and flexible which always makes ski boots easier to slip on. They also loved the space, with most skiers able to fit all of their gear in this bag. This heated boot bag will make every day in the snow a bit better.
Therm-IC 1 Pair Heated Insole Set
Therm-IC is a well known company in the heated gear industry. They make some the leading heated insoles as well as heated socks, vests and gloves. These Therm-ic ski boot warmers are heated insoles that work with the included C-Pack batteries to keep your feet nice and toasty while out on the slopes. These heated insoles are designed to be trimmed to fit perfectly in your ski, snowboard or even hiking boots.
This Therm-IC set is designed to convert your insole (either a custom aftermarket footbed or the one that came with your boots) into a heated insole. The heating element adheres to the toe area, is extremely slim and when covered with the cambrelle the top sheet is barely noticeable. The batteries then attach to your boots. The batteries can be controlled via Bluetooth so you can change the heat setting. The Therm-ic has three heat settings and can keep the heat flowing for up to 13 hours.
The reviews for these heated boot warmers were excellent with many reviewers loving the heat they produced as well as ow long they stayed warm. Once reviewer called them a game changer for their skiing, these heated insoles can help keep your feet warm all day out on the slopes.