A little anecdote to start: We’ve all had the proverbial "cold feet" at some point, meaning we’ve backed out of something. But do you know where this phrase 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 cards. If one of them had a bad hand and wanted to drop out, they’d say: "My feet are ice-cold, I’d better leave."
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 here’s the good news: 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. Your foot should have space to move inside the shoe.
This allows a warming layer of air to form between your foot and the shoe. Also, look for a thick tread, which acts as an insulating layer between your 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 two layers of socks: thin cotton or bamboo viscose socks and 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 textured nubs that gently massage your feet and stimulate circulation NOPSOCKS.
There can also be medical causes for cold feet, most commonly low blood pressure. In such cases, it can help to get your circulation going with some movement and stimulate blood flow with a foot massage. Of course, you can use your own hands, but there are also many pleasant tools that make massages even more effective: from the simple Bruno from BÄR UFO 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 BAMBUSBECHER, 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. You can also get more detailed advice by phone or in one of the BÄR stores.
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