Brrrr, it has been so cold this past week! It is not very often we have temperatures in the teens and it means it is time for all the layers. I still want to get outdoors but often it is my feet that need the most attention and stay cold while the rest of me is warm.
Speaking of freezing cold temps, these wool boot liners are now are one of my favorite things. Yes, I know you can buy those convenient but disposable toe warmers. But I will avoid that if I can and it starts with wool socks and a felted wool insert in my boots.
I bought my first pair last winter from the Artisan Mercantile in downtown Everett when it snowed and stuck around the week before Christmas and I decided to walk to do my last minute gift shopping.
I saw these wool boot inserts from Mpressions and thought they would be perfect for my Palladium boots that I wear when biking in rain and cold weather or doing trail work. If I know there will be a ton of powder and snowshoeing in my Hokas won’t really be fun, I use my Palladiums as well. I love them because they have a wide toe box and are waterproof, sturdy and your ankle still has flexibility as intended but they have no real padding.
This year I bought a second pair because had found myself frequently swapping between my Palladium boots and my Lems Boots during the winter months. It makes my Lems all the more cozy, like walking on a cloud!
They are a generous size and you cut them to fit your boot. I usually just take out the liner in the boots and cut to match. You will need shoes with pretty good toe clearance to accommodate the insert in your boots, both the Palladium and Lems have this capability.
Made by Martha at Mpressions by Nature (she is a pottery artisan by trade), these are so warm and cuddly for my feet! Based here locally east of Monroe, WA, I see you can also order from her website, mpressionsbynature.com if shopping in Everett is not an option.
Made out of the wool from our llamas, sheep and alpacas, these liners gently mold to your foot shape and give you an added layer of warmth and comfort. The felted wool is milled locally and is 1/4-inch thick.
I just love the idea that my feet are being kept warm naturally with wool from llamas!
You can also use your browser to do a search for felted wool boot inserts or liners and come up with a ton of choices. I hope if you don’t shop Martha, you choose a local or small business to support if you can!
Do you add wool liners to your boots in the winter months? What other tricks do you use to keep those toes warm when temperatures are low?
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I have used those type of liners in rubber boots too. And I bet you are wearing hand knit socks in your boots. Love those.
I am wearing hand knit socks! The red ones are the very first pair I ever knit, cables even. Thank you for commenting, Meg!