Electric slippers can be a great help to people suffering from cold feet, a common problem affecting millions of people today especially when they live in very cold countries. Chronic sufferers may even have Raynaud’s phenomenon, a medical term when such cold temperatures can give rise to blood vessels spasms which in turn cause poor circulation to your joints, toes, fingers and nose. However for most people getting cold feet is not something they can endure for long especially if it interferes with their work, or enjoyment and they want to find out how to get rid of cold feet.
Electric Slippers| Foot Warmers Slippers| Heated Slippers Can Help
Call it electric slippers, heated slippers, electric foot warmers or heated shoes, they certainly can help end your misery of cold feet which for some people extends to their whole body. Most of these shoes have a rubber sole so they can be worn either at home or the freezing outdoors. For slippers, they are just that - slip ons and are supposed to be worn indoors. Some people don't need to switch on the battery because the booties covering their ankle and feet can still get the warmth when wearing these slippers. But on really cold days, you would have to put in the given batteries, then turn the switches to "ON" position and the heating elements will warm the slippers quite effectively and your feet stay warm.
For best use of these electric slippers and if the weather is really cold, you should turn on the heating elements for about 15 minutes before wearing your slippers.These electric slippers can be used outside your house even on cold days when you are enjoying your morning coffee with your newspaper before you head off to work.
Electric Slippers - A Few Things To Take Note
1. Most batteries will last for about 4-5 hours of continuous heating and depending on the slippers model may also take a few hours to get fully charged before you can use them.
2. Some models of electric slippers have their heating elements on the sole of the slipper and many people who bought such models prefered to have additional heating elements found in the upper part of the slipper. This would be ideal for people who have Raynaud's phenomenon medical condition who do not like the top of their feet getting cold. So do get your preferred type of foot warmers slippers.
3. Some electric slippers are not designed for walking and only for sitting down.
4. These electric slippers are not a one size fits most feet so do make sure you get the right size of slippers when you purchased.
5. Some electric slippers come with a massage feature. Generally they do work and many people find it a novelty having slippers that keep their feet warm and getting a foot massage which is more like a vibration. But it is recommended not to walk with these massage slippers even if it says you can. Some of the slippers may not be well cushioned for walking. At least not for the price you paid for these electric slippers.
