A little anecdote to start: We’ve all had “cold feet” at some point, meaning we’ve backed out of something. But do you know where this saying comes from? It originates from the world of gambling, which was often banned in the past. To indulge in their vice, poker players would head down to the basement to play. If one of them had a bad hand and wanted to quit, they’d say: “My feet are ice-cold, I’m leaving.”
In reality, cold feet are extremely uncomfortable and can cause all sorts of trouble depending on where you are: a walk in nature has to be cut short, it’s hard to concentrate at your desk, or you can’t fall asleep in bed... The causes of cold feet vary – but the good news is: once you know them, you can do something about it.
When buying shoes, pay attention to two things: shoes with enough room in the toe area and thick soles. The foot should have space to move inside the shoe.
BÄR shoes with enough Toe freedom:
This allows a warming air cushion to form between the foot and the shoe wall. Also, look for a thick tread that acts as an insulating layer between the foot and the ground.
Choosing the right socks is also important: sweaty feet mean cold feet, as moisture cools them down. For cozy warm feet, wear a double layer of socks: thin cotton or bamboo viscose socks with thick wool socks on top. Or opt for Outdoor-Socken, which are as warm as wool socks but much lighter. Balanced foot climate guaranteed! Another tip: socks with harder nubs that gently massage the foot and stimulate circulation SOCKTOES.
There can also be medical causes for cold feet, most commonly low blood pressure. In such cases, it can help to get the circulation going with a bit of movement and stimulate blood circulation with a foot massage. Of course, you can use your own hands, but there are also many pleasant aids that make massages even more effective: from the simple Bruno from BÄR MEIN BRUNO to the MASSAGE-GERÄT, which is suitable not only for foot massages but also for back and neck massages. Wonderful!
If your feet are still cold despite these tips, there’s a home remedy that always works: warm water! Whether in the form of a steaming cup of tea that stays hot for as long as possible in the BÄR TASSE EDELSTAHL, a warm foot bath (enriched with nourishing essential oils if you like), or the good old hot water bottle at your feet. As you can see, there are many ways to keep your feet – and thus your whole body – warm during the cold season. We’d be happy to advise you further by phone or in one of our BÄR stores.
Feel free to contact us by phone at our service number: 0800 51 65 56 (toll-free)
