{"id":2386,"date":"2022-10-09T07:00:12","date_gmt":"2022-10-09T13:00:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cozyminds.com\/?p=2386"},"modified":"2022-10-10T01:33:42","modified_gmt":"2022-10-10T07:33:42","slug":"heated-sock-vs-heated-insoles","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cozyminds.com\/heated-sock-vs-heated-insoles\/","title":{"rendered":"Which Is the Best? Heated Socks vs. Heated Insoles"},"content":{"rendered":"

Heated Socks Vs. Heated Insoles<\/h2>\n

Heated socks<\/a> have been around for a long time. Most people have heard of them and even tried out a pair themselves.<\/p>\n

They are long, thick socks that have a heating element sewn in, either in the bottom toe area or the top toe area of the sock.<\/p>\n

They use external batteries that sit in a pocket located on the side of the sock by the opening.<\/p>\n

Most heated socks have multiple heat settings and can be controlled directly from the battery or sometimes by remote.<\/p>\n

If you’re set on heated socks, check out my post about the best ones!<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Heated insoles<\/a> are a lesser-known, slightly newer product that has some great features.<\/p>\n

The heating element is in the insole, which is usually soft EVA foam.<\/p>\n

You won\u2019t feel the wire under your feet when you walk, which makes heated insoles better for hiking, fishing, skiing, snowboarding, and other sports.<\/p>\n

Heated insoles usually have an external battery pack that straps to the ankle. They often only have one heat setting.<\/p>\n

Some higher quality heated insoles have the battery built into the insole and have multiple heat settings controlled by a remote.<\/p>\n

On the other hand, if you’re set on heated insoles, check out my post about the best ones!<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Pros And Cons Of Each<\/h2>\n

There are many pros and cons to a heated sock or insole.<\/p>\n

When comparing the two, you need to first think about what activity you will be using them during the most.<\/p>\n

For example, heated socks can keep you warm at night in your bed and are helpful if you have poor circulation.<\/p>\n

Heated insoles require wearing shoes or boots and are better for keeping your feet warm when hiking, hunting, skiing, and other outdoor activities.<\/p>\n

Battery life is about the same on the high setting when comparing socks with insoles, usually around 6 hours.<\/p>\n

The big difference is that heated socks<\/a> can be set on low and last anywhere from 10-16 hours, making them better if you need a little heat all day long.<\/p>\n

The convenient thing about heated insoles<\/a> is you can wear regular socks with them, so they don\u2019t get sweaty like heated socks.<\/p>\n

Heated socks are hard to wash, and insoles do not need cleaning very often.<\/p>\n

The batteries on insoles can be more annoying than on socks because they need to be strapped to your ankles and not just tucked away in a pocket.<\/p>\n

Note that the top pick in my heated insole article has the battery built-in to the insole though.<\/a><\/p>\n

After you consider all the pros and cons of heated insoles vs. heated socks, the difference is pretty clear.<\/p>\n

Socks are better for less active things like sitting at football games and chilling on the couch.<\/p>\n

While heated insoles are great for sports, hiking, and if you need to stand for prolonged amounts of time.<\/p>\n

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One pro to heated socks is they can be worn both indoors and outdoors.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Heated Socks – Pros And Cons<\/h3>\n

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