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Plug in electric socks for kids

3.8K views 6 replies 5 participants last post by  Raymond S.  
#1 ·
Quick search yielded just 1 result but links didn't work. Looking for the simplest most reliable socks for my kids. Our GT has 2 plugins and my GSX has 1. It was blustery cold tonight and the kids complained about their feet, which was expected. I'd like to get each a pair of good electric socks to plug in while riding. Any suggestions, and tips on controllers. From my internet search it looks like each kid will need a pair of socks and their own controller. Controller plugs in, then splits to each sock?
 
#2 ·
I'm a father and grandfather and have tried a lot of different things, but nothing beats a better pair of boots and wool socks would do so much better. Sorels or bunny.

I know kids like to choose boots based on how they look, but function should always come first. Have a 6 year old granddaughter that we put in wool socks and bunny boots and she has never had a problem with her feet down to -20F

We keep those chemical heat packets available for emergencies.
 
#4 ·
DONT WEAR COTTON! Follow that rule and you'll solve 99% of all your "I'm cold" issues!

I wear Klim base layer, mid layer, and a Veldez (un-insulated) coat and bibs. I also have the vented socks and GTX Adrenaline boots. I wear this setup from the warm riding days to -16F (last year) without any issues or being cold.

Compare that to my buddy who doesnt seee the value in spending that money, so he wears long johns (cotton) top/bottom, jeans, standard Tshirt, long shirt, a big thick hoody shirt, and those grey/orange thick thermal socks. Always complaining that he's cold and his layers are much thicker than mine, much heavier, and he even bought a new coat and bibs this year... still complains.
 
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#7 ·
Just ordered a pair of Gerbings. Unfortunately the problem is with the rider, not driver. I've ridden in 20 below up north with my riding jacket and bibs, never so much as got chilled. My son is getting cold feet because of being on the back and obviously not getting the heat on his feet. We'll see how the Gerbings work.
Thank You.