How can I keep my feet from freezing during hockey?
ryan m asked:
I play hockey once or twice a week, and when I′m finished a game my feet are painfully cold. Sometimes it affects my skating because they hurt so bad. I have tried wearing sweat socks, Nike Dri-Fit socks that wick away sweat, going barefoot, wearing two pairs of socks…I am at my wits end. My feet are literally purple at the end of games. Does anyone else have this problem? Is there anything I can do?
I play hockey once or twice a week, and when I′m finished a game my feet are painfully cold. Sometimes it affects my skating because they hurt so bad. I have tried wearing sweat socks, Nike Dri-Fit socks that wick away sweat, going barefoot, wearing two pairs of socks…I am at my wits end. My feet are literally purple at the end of games. Does anyone else have this problem? Is there anything I can do?
I’ve learned (over 30 years) to live with th numb toes after games.
I have a friend that buys those hand heat packs to warm his after the game, but he can’t use them during.
Nope sorry. It wouldn’t bother me I can walk on ice in my bare feet and it doesn’t faze me. So I’ve never had that problem.
Aww Spud why not?
Maybe you need some new skates? Sometimes older skates absorb wetness creating a very cold inside.
Never heard of that problem…Unless your using a REALLY old pair of skates I don’t know why your feet are that cold after game. If you have modern skates you should be able to wear a normal pair of socks and be fine. Of course everyone’s feet get a little cold but they shouldn’t turn purple. If your up for a suggestion use a pair of snowboarding socks if you can into your skate with them. I snowboard and they work miricles. I suggest you try a pair, perferably Burton even if you gota chip out $15 for a pair. Good luck.
You need to improve the circulaton in your feet obviously.
The most common cause of purple feet, is skates that are too big for you tied up way to tight. If you bought skates “to grow in to” you will have a problem.
Nips is correct. The problem has nothing to do with socks or sweat, it is your circulation. You need to get a properly fitted pair of skates, and tie them up correctly.
Skates should be 1 size smaller than your shoe size. Your toes should just touch the front cap and your ankle should not be able to move. Tie the skates loose at the bottom, tight in the middle, and in between at the top. Never wrap tape or your laces around the ankle or top of the boot as it cuts of circulation.
Hand warmers and fancy socks will not help. Go to a good skate shop and get a pair of fitted skates. They don’t have to be custom, just the right size for your foot fitted by a professional.
Make sure your skates are properly tight, and man, make sure you aren’t diabetic….don’t want to lose those footies.
Don’t walk on the ice with bare feet!