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Review: - Hotronics XLP 2P BT Surround Comfort Heated Socks
Review: Hotronics XLP 2P BT Surround Comfort Heated Sockswww.skitalk.com
I have them. The socks work in a tight fitting boot. Somewhat of a process clipping the battery to the sock and overlapping the battery Back into the sock. But the more you do this the easier and quicker it becomes.Anybody with direct experience with this heated sock?
They are in stock, at a good price in XL, and seem to not be super-thin, which is my general ski sock preference.
Thanks!
I have them. The socks work in a tight fitting boot. Somewhat of a process clipping the battery to the sock and overlapping the battery Back into the sock. But the more you do this the easier and quicker it becomes.
The performance is good and solid. Never had an issue with the batteries unclipping (3 point contact).
They work as advertised . Replacement socks are pretty expensive if you want two pair of socks for multiple days of skiing. No issue with washing the socks.
I have the large in a 26.5 shell. Street shoe size is 10.5Thanks, I really appreciate the firsthand review.
How does the sizing run for you?
I've seen a few comments that they are large. I'm a 13 -- 29.5 ski boot -- so XL seems appropriate.
Hoping you become a satisfied user.Took the plunge. Thanks for the input @Roundturns and @Philpug!
During the last 15 yrs i've never lost a hotronics battery. Wifey has been skiing 6+ years and never lost a battery either. I install the cords long enough to reach the front of the boot and do a Front Clip install, clipped on the outside band of our Booster Straps. We use the metal clips that are non removable (from the battery) and chuck those cheap plastic clip in/out types. I can't think of anything that has ever hit the front of my boot to dislodge the batteries...that includes more ski boot hikes, bus rides, and lodge madness than I can count.I am so sick of buying Hotronics batteries for the boot heaters. $75 for ONE battery. Ouch. Between the two of us, it seems we are buying at least one battery every year.
I bought some cheap-ish heated socks for my granddaughter for Christmas, since she is growing and changing boots it seemed like a better option than boot heaters.
They are Savior brand socks sold as Mievino on Amazon, and they worked great so far. Single-digit temps on medium skiing bell to bell, they were still warm at the end of the day.
For the cost of one single Hotronics battery you get a pair of socks, charger and two very slim battery packs that don't get banged up by chairlifts. new pair of batteries is under $45. Plus you have the added benefit of having warm tootsies while shoveling out your driveway.
The negative on this brand of sock is that it is a cotton blend. I would prefer wool that doesn't need to be washed so often. Also, they are kind of thick through the toes. She didn't mind that, and her father wore them one day and said that it wasn't a problem, but I think thinner would be better.
The Lenz are four times the cost. I would be interested in people's experience with other brands besides Hotronics and Lenz.
Thanks @Yo Momma ... I should have been more explicit. I've had to replace them because they die, not because they run away.
Between my DH and me, we've had to purchase 4 replacement batteries over the last eight years because they just would no longer hold a charge. That's a battery every other year. At nearly $80 a pop, that adds up.