Aploomb™ Heated Socks
Stop cutting your days short. The warmth goes to your toes, right where they freeze. Batteries included.
- Heat over the top of the foot and the toes
- 5000 mAh per foot, not 4000 like elsewhere
- Thin enough for any shoe
- Machine washable, battery out
Which style?
Same one size, same heat, same batteries. Only the knit changes.
How many pairs?
One pair covers both feet.
- 2 × 4000 mAh included, one per glove
- 4 h on high, 8 h on low — 3 settings
- Touchscreen fingertips — thumb and index
- Waterproof shell, windproof, sealed seams
- Hand wash only — unlike the socks
Which glove size?
30-day returns on unused itemsFree tracked UK delivery
Limited stockHigh demand right now — grab your pair today
Nov–Jan is peak demand and a restock takes 3–4 weeks: what sells now won't be replaced before December.
The Aploomb 30-day promise Not for you? Return unused within 30 days of delivery for a refund.
★★★★★Geoff P. · verified buyer
“I'm out at six and I barely move for hours. Low setting from the start, and two hours in”
“I'm a size 6 and it was perfect. My sister's a 3 and found it a little long on the calf.”
Claire J. · the fit“That's exactly where I got cold and that's exactly where they heat. Nothing under the heel.”
Ryan C. · where it heats“The element is on top of the foot, not under the sole: I kept my usual size. One star off, the cuff is a bit tight on the calf.”
Graham M. · my shoes“Ordered on a Thursday, delivered the Friday of the following week, tracked all the way. Exactly as stated.”
Isabel N. · delivery timeReal feet. Real days outside.
No studio, no actors. Five moments a product listing never shows you: how they go on, where the battery goes, what they look like on.
Putting them on
The flap is right at the top, not on the foot. They go on like a ski sock, no forcing.
John B.· verified purchase
The battery
Ten seconds in the morning, once. After that you forget about it all day.
Dave K.· verified purchase
The women's style
I took the pink, my husband the orange. Same one size: no more fighting over the pair.
Sandra P.· verified purchase
Around the house
You walk normally in them. Nothing slips, nothing bunches up underfoot.
Margaret L.· verified purchase
On the foot
They heat the top of the foot and the toes. Exactly where I used to get cold.
Ryan C.· verified purchase
Rated 4.8/5 by 1,280 verified buyers · read their reviews below
The real problem
It always starts with the toes.
You head out, it's cold, and twenty minutes later you can't feel the end of your feet. You wiggle your toes in your boots. You cut the dog walk short. You come home a bit earlier than planned, and tell yourself it doesn't matter.
Then you spend twenty minutes by the radiator waiting for them to come back, with that dull ache as the blood returns.
It isn't a lack of willpower, and it isn't your fault: it's physiology. Your feet are the furthest point from your heart and the least active part of your body.
You've probably tried these already. Here's why they didn't work:
Two pairs of socks
The boot gets tight, the foot is squeezed, and circulation drops even further: you end up colder than with one pair.
Disposable foot warmers
They slide under the foot, heat one spot instead of the whole area, run out in a few hours and end up in the bin.
Going home early
The most common fix, and the most expensive one: you pay in shortened days, cancelled plans and cut-short shifts.
What works: adding heat, not another layer
A passive sock can only hold in the heat your foot makes. Standing still in a boot, it barely makes any. You have to bring heat in.
The science, simply
The DirectHeat™ system
Three steps: a battery in the cuff, a flat element over the area that freezes, and a setting you control.
Power
One 5000 mAh battery per foot — 25 % more than the 4000 mAh you find almost everywhere else — in the fold-over flap at the top of the cuff. Flat, out of the way, invisible under trousers.
Spread
The DirectHeat™ element is flat and covers the top of the foot and the toes — never the sole, so nothing bunches up underfoot and nothing shifts as you walk.
Set
Four levels, one button on each battery. Go to full for ten minutes to get going, then bring it down: that's how you make it through the day.
Heated socks for comfort in cold weather. They are not a medical device and not a treatment.
Life after
You stop counting the minutes.
Cold feet no longer decide how long your day lasts.
You stay till the end
The match, the shift, the walk: you decide when it's over.
No more waiting when you get in
You walk through the door and your feet are already warm. No radiator, no ache as they come back.
Your usual shoes
No size up, no special boots. The ones you already wear.
Nobody needs to know
Under trousers, the battery pocket doesn't show.
What to expect
From the first frosty morning to habit
Here's how the first month usually goes, outdoors, in your own shoes.
You feel the area warm up
Within two to three minutes, the top of the foot and the toes warm up. Not the sole: that's normal.
You find your level
Full for ten minutes to get going, then low. Most people never turn it back up.
You stop cutting things short
“How long can I last?” stops being a question before you head out.
You forget you're wearing them
They go in the wash with everything else and back in the drawer. That's the whole point.
Everything a thick sock can't do
1Heat where it freezes
The element covers the top of the foot and the toes. Never under the sole: nothing bunches up, nothing moves.
24 h on full, 8 h on low
Two 5000 mAh batteries, one per foot, USB rechargeable. One charge covers a day outside.
3Thin under any shoe
Ski boots, safety boots, everyday shoes: no need to go up a size.
4Machine washable
Open the pocket, take the battery out, and in the wash they go. No dry cleaning.
The objection we hear most
“Do they actually heat up, or am I just getting another thick sock?”
Fair question: most bad experiences come from a badly placed element or made-up battery life. Here's the honest answer, in three points.
The area, not the sole
An element under the foot heats one spot and moves with every step. Here it's flat, over the top of the foot and the toes: the part that gets cold first.
Battery life is given per level
3 to 4.5 h on max, 4 to 5 h on high, 5 to 6.5 h on medium, 6.5 to 8 h on low. Not one optimistic figure: all four, so you can choose.
Comfort, not treatment
These are heated socks for cold weather. They are not a medical device and don't treat anything: we'd rather tell you than let you find out.
Still unsure? You have 30 days to change your mind. Send them back unused for a refund, on top of your 14-day legal right to cancel.
Our position
What nobody else will tell you
“The question we get asked most is: do they actually work? So here's a straight answer. A heated sock fixes cold, not poor circulation. If your feet are cold because it's cold outside, they work. If they're cold even when you're warm, it's your GP you need to see, not a shop.”
The Aploomb teamWe're not doctors or engineers: we pick useful things, test them, and tell you what they don't do.
Before you buy
Three ways to keep your feet warm
Each one has its logic. Here's what each one really costs.
Option 1
Ski brands
£110 to £230Lenz, Therm-ic. Serious kit, built for hard skiing. The thing to check: the battery is very often sold separately, and it sometimes costs more than the sock. Here, two 5000 mAh batteries are in the box.
Option 2
Thermal socks
£12 to £15Unbeatable on price, and great while you're moving. They hold in the heat your foot makes: standing still in a boot, it barely makes any, so there's nothing to hold in.
Option 3
Our heated socks
£89.004 levels, up to 8 h, machine washable, 2 batteries and the cable in the box. 30 days to change your mind.
30-day returns · free tracked UK delivery
Up against thermal socks
The real competitor isn't the £200 brand: it's the thick pair at £13.
Results
What customers report
give 5 stars and would buy the same pair again.
give 4 stars or more after a full winter.
recommend them over a branded pair at £100+.
Calculated from the 1,280 verified reviews collected so far.
Everything's published, even the bad ones
1,280 reviews from verified buyers. We don't remove any, we don't rewrite them, and we reply to the bad ones — it's the only way a 4.8 out of 5 means anything.
Ready in 2 minutes, nothing to install
No app, no account, no pairing. Three steps, once.
Plug both batteries into the USB cable supplied until the light turns green.
Slide a battery into the flap pocket on each cuff, and pull the socks on.
Press the button. Full for ten minutes, then drop down a level. That's it.
In the box
It's all in there, nothing else to buy
- 1 pair of heated socks
- 2 × 5000 mAh batteries, one per foot
- 1 dual-output USB charging cable
- 1 instruction leaflet in English, large print
With most ski brands, the battery is very often sold separately. Here it's in the box, at no extra cost and with no subscription.
Specifications
The twelve lines you'd look for on the box, before you order.
Full specifications12 specs · temperatures · battery life · batteries · care+
Your questions
Will my shoes still fit?+
The heating element is flat and sits on top of the foot, never under the sole: nothing changes underfoot. These are proper winter socks, so they're thicker than a dress sock, but they go into a boot or a walking shoe without forcing. In a very snug everyday shoe, expect the feel of a ski sock.
How long do the batteries last?+
There are four levels. Allow 3 to 4.5 h on max (51–55 °C), 4 to 5 h on high, 5 to 6.5 h on medium and up to 8 h on low (18–35 °C). Each foot has its own 5000 mAh battery: both are included, with the cable.
Can you really machine wash them?+
Yes. Open the cuff flap, take both batteries out, and the socks go in the machine. Air dry away from a radiator, and only put the batteries back once they're dry.
What size should I choose?+
One size, stretch knit, in both styles: the leg is 35 cm and the foot 25 cm laid flat, and the knit stretches to fit UK 3 to 11. If they don't fit, you can return them unused within 30 days.
Do they heat under the foot?+
No, and that's deliberate. An element under the sole moves with every step, adds bulk and heats one spot instead of an area. The cold gets in over the top of the foot and the toes: that's where heat is useful.
Are they suitable for circulation problems?+
These are heated socks for comfort in cold weather, not a medical device, and they don't treat any condition. If your feet are cold even when you're warm, or you have reduced feeling in your feet, speak to your GP before using any heat source.
Can you see the battery?+
The pocket is a flap that folds over flat at the top of the calf. Under trousers or ski trousers you can't see it and it doesn't get in the way when you walk. In shorts, yes, you can.
When will they arrive?+
Dispatched within 1 to 2 working days, then 7 to 12 working days in transit: allow 8 to 14 working days in total. Free tracked UK delivery, no minimum spend.
What if they're not right for me?+
Under UK law you have 14 days from delivery to cancel, no reason needed, and we accept returns up to 30 days after delivery if the item is unused and complete. If you've simply changed your mind, return postage is yours. If an item arrives damaged or faulty, contact us with photos and we'll replace or refund it, with no return postage to pay.
30 days to change your mind
Order them, open the box, try them on at home. If they're not for you, send them back unused within 30 days. 1,280 people have already made the switch.
30-day returns
Not convinced? Send them back unused within 30 days: no reason needed, return postage is yours.
2-year warranty
If the heating element or a battery fails within two years of delivery, we repair or replace the pair. This sits on top of your statutory rights, it does not replace them.
Your UK consumer rights
Fault, a battery that won't charge, not as described: repair, replacement or refund, as the Consumer Rights Act 2015 requires.
Free tracked delivery
No minimum order. Tracking number as soon as it ships, 8 to 14 working days across the UK.
Proper winter socks, not a heated insole
Aploomb Heated Socks
£89.00
4 levels · up to 8 h · machine washable · 2 batteries included
30-day returns · free tracked UK delivery
