I Have Circulation Issues And These Cozy Socks Actually Keep My Feet Warm
As a shopping writer, the pressure is always on to find great items to gift loved ones. I found myself scouring the internet for a gift that would improve my mom's day-to-day life — and that wouldn't sit unused in a drawer. Hopping around on Grommet, one of my favorite sites for finding underrated, innovative gear, I stumbled across Heat Holders socks. For my mom and I, who both deal with circulatory issues that make us lose sensation in our feet when it's cold out, the socks seemed like a godsend if they delivered.
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It felt risky to order the socks online, especially since they're a little pricey, and I'm notoriously spending-averse. Yet when they arrived, and my mom and I sunk our cold feet into their plush lining, it was clear: They are easily the coziest socks I've ever worn, and well worth the price.
Made with long-looped cushion piling and multi-brushed thermal yarn, Heat Holders socks are supposed to be sensationally soft and warm — up to seven times warmer than your average cotton sock. The thermal socks keep us warm seemingly effortlessly, as the brand promises, and without causing sweatiness.
While the crew style accomplishes the feat of keeping my mom's feet warm indoors and outdoors — I bought her a bundle pack with three different warmth levels — my favorite feature of my ankle socks is their incredible plushness. They are so soft that my feet seem to melt into them. The ankle booties have quickly become my go-to nighttime socks — or daytime slippers for slow days at home when every part of me wants to be snug as a bug.
The devil on my shoulder wants to gatekeep these, but I just can't: If you run cold and can afford them, they're a no-brainer.
Check out the crew socks I chose for my mom — and the ankle socks I'm now clutching with white knuckles. Or, read on for more warm offerings.
1. The Heat Holders men's Joshua crew sock
Each of Heat Holders' socks is tested for its warmth using a thermal overall grade scale, or TOG, with offerings from lightweight warm (1.0 TOG) to medium-thick warmer (1.7 TOG) and ultra-warmest (2.3 TOG).
These men's crew socks are Heat Holders' warmest style, with an ultra-warm 2.34 TOG rating. Like Heat Holders' other offerings, the socks are made with ultra-thick thermal yarn and constructed with extra-long loop piles for an ultra-warm covering that traps and maintains heat.
"I got these socks recommended to me, and they've been a total lifesaver," writes a reviewer named John. "I used to freeze my feet to the bone, and I couldn't stand the idea of putting hand warmers in my shoes. But these socks have solved all my problems! I don't feel cold anymore, and I'm so thankful for them."
Available in up to 31 colors in men's sizes 7–12, the socks also fit women's sizes 8–12.
Get them from Amazon for $17.99+.
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Or grab Heat Holders' plush thermal crew socks in women's sizing 5–9. With a TOG rating of 2.3, they're the warmest style of sock that the brand offers, with a fluffy cloud-like lining that's perfect for the house or winter boots.
These socks, named the Camellias, are seriously beloved by reviewers. One, Ruth, writes that they're the "[o]nly socks I found that will really keep my feet warm." Another reviewer, Roberta, adds: "I've been wearing these socks for several years now. They are the warmest, softest, most durable socks I've ever had. My feet get really cold so these have been a blessing."
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These somewhat ingenious joint warmers are designed to keep elbows, knees, arms and legs comfy and warm, helping reduce the joint discomfort that can often accompany cold weather. The warmers combine Heat Holders' warming thermal yarn and soft brushed inner with a flexible construction that'll keep up with your movement.
Reviewers with arthritis and knee replacements say the warmers are game changers for discomfort during the cold; one reviewer calls them "just the thing for aching joints."
Each package comes with two joint warmers.
Get them from Heat Holders for $14.99.
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One of Heat Holders' bestsellers, the Amelia cable-knit gloves are made with the brand's signature thermal lining for a silky warm feel.
They're available in two sizes and 18 styles. You can also grab them in a chic striped style.
Get them from Amazon for $24.99.
5. A chill-defying neck warmer
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Skip the bulk of a scarf while keeping all of the cozy heat with a knitted tube like Heat Holders' neck warmers. The warmer is lined with the brand's luxuriously soft brushed thermal yarn to keep out drafts and maximize heat, easily. Made in a contoured style, the warmer can be worn below the chin or snugly around the mouth if you need extra protection from the cold.
Get it from Amazon for $12.85+ (available in two colors).
6. A cuddly thermal blanket
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If our feet can't get enough of snuggling into Heat Holders socks, then the brand's plush throw blanket is probably fit for heaven. The cozy blanket is made with warm, soft fleece that's designed to be warm to the touch to thaw your body on cold days and nights. Reviewers are obsessed with it, with many admitting they've bought several.
This lush throw measures a satisfying 70.75" by 78.75" and comes in eight hues.
Get it from Heat Holders for $39.99.
7. A lusciously plush robe
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I've been looking for a new robe, and based on my current love affair with the brand's socks, I think Heat Holders' spa robe would be a dream. The robes are made to be super-soft, with the line's dreamy warming fabric, plus with thoughtful details like a shawl-collar and deep pockets.
They're available in multiple colors.
Get them from Heat Holders for $54.99 in men's (one size fits most) or in women's (available in sizes S–XL).
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