Best Heated Ski Socks of 2025

Cold feet are the quickest way to end a ski day. Windy ski lifts, night skiing in negative temperatures, or not being able to feel your toes will make anyone want to call it. But if cold feet cause you to bail early, heated ski socks might be the answer. But with so many brands out there, all mostly unfamiliar, it’s hard to tell which is a hunk of junk and which will perform as advertised. That’s why I put ten models to the test to find the best heated ski socks.

How I Tested the Best Heated Socks

First, I fully charged the socks and fired them up to high heat. I left them all on the highest setting to see how quickly the battery drains. Then, I pitted them against each other, bracket style. I put one ski sock on each foot, clamped them down in ski boots, and compared their comfort and heat levels. Then, I swapped out the loser to determine the warmest pairs. I also made note of where the heating elements are located and how easy they were to control. Because your feet can sweat and chill again, I also made note of any wool content in the socks, which is one of the best materials for wicking moisture and trapping heat. Then, I took them to the slopes on my coldest days of the season.

Best Heated Ski Socks: Reviews & Recommendations

Best Overall: Boot Doc Hotronic Heated Socks XLP 2P

Key Features

• Four heat settings
• Battery Life: 9 hours on high
• Heat Zones: Bottom of the foot and wrapped around toes 
• Materials: 74 percent nylon, 20 percent Lycra/Spandex, 6 percent merino wool
• Battery: Rechargeable
• Price: $444

A lot of the socks on this list are pretty thick for a ski sock. This can cause bunching, slouching, and more moisture collecting in your boot. Thinner socks wick moisture and increase air circulation, actually keeping your feet warmer. Boot Doc’s Hotronic heated socks are the thinnest I tested, closest to a typical performance ski sock without heating elements. They’re also compression socks which should increase your blood circulation to stay warmer and reduce fatigue. They’re comfortable, on the mid to upper level of the warmth spectrum, and moisture wicking, with a small amount of merino wool.

The battery life on these socks is incredible. They lasted almost 10 hours on the highest setting, though they did automatically drop to the second highest heat setting eventually. Pulling up your layers to fiddle with the controls isn’t necessary; you can control the socks in the Hotronic app. These are the best overall heated ski socks thanks to their slim fit, killer battery life, and Bluetooth compatibility.

Best Value: ActionHeat AA Wool Battery Heated Socks

Key Features 

• One heat setting
• Battery Life: 3 hours
• Heat Zones: Top of toes 
• Materials: 50 percent wool, 48.5 percent cotton, and 1.5 percent spandex
• Battery: Three AAs each
• Price: $50

Instead of rechargeable battery packs, these socks take three AA batteries each. I used fresh Kroger brand batteries to test the battery life, but I would only recommend these socks if you have rechargeable batteries, or plan to get some. Otherwise it wouldn’t be cost effective or eco-friendly to use these frequently. But, it is nice to have the option to replace the batteries and keep heating, instead of heading home to charge or sticking out the cold. The heat zone is small on these, but it’s about as hot as a hand or toe warmer, without the annoying bulge. I like that I can’t feel any heating elements underfoot, but my feet stay warm.

Best Sock Covers: eWool Heated Sock Covers with SnapConnect

Key Features 

• Three heat settings
• Battery Life: 4.5 hours on high
• Heat Zones: Toe box
• Materials: 87 percent polyester, 13 percent elastane
• Battery: Rechargeable
• Price: $359

If you already have a favorite ski sock, and don’t want to switch, eWool’s heated sock covers could be for you. You also won’t have to wash them as often because they go over your socks. This was the warmest product in my test. But the iHood and Gerbing Ultimate heated socks sit next to your skin, while eWool’s sock covers heat through your sock. I love how warm they are and that they have an open heel. However, the compression is pretty tight: My calf feels pinched where non-slip material at the top grabs your sock to prevent slouching. I would consider sizing up to avoid this issue.

An added convenience is not having to dig out the battery to charge your socks; simply connect the entire thing to the charger. The control button also vibrates when you change settings, limiting the possibility of you bumping them into a different heat level unknowingly.

Gerbing 7V Ultimate Wool Heated Socks

Key Features 

• Three heat settings
• Battery Life: 3 hours on high
• Heat Zones: Bottom of foot
• Materials: 32 percent wool, 31 percent nylon, 20 percent acrylic, 12 percent polyester, 3 percent spandex, and 2 percent rubber
• Battery: Rechargeable
• Price: $190

The Gerbing 7V Ultimate wool heated ski socks are one of the warmest socks in my test. They get toasty on the highest setting and last three hours on heat blast. I like that the sock itself includes some wool for trapping that heat and wicking away moisture, too. The small/medium fit my women’s size 8 foot well. The only issue is that you can feel the heating elements on the bottom of your foot. They are subtle, but if you’re on your feet all day and sensitive to foreign feelings in your boot, these could bug you. The batteries also need a unique charger, not a micro USB or USB-C. But they’re machine washable and Gerbing includes a mesh bag to wash them in. If you don’t believe in socks that aren’t wool, give these a shot.

Therm-ic Sock Set Fusion Uni S-1400B

Key Features 

• Three heat settings
• Battery Life: 3.5 hours on high
• Heat Zones: Forefoot and toes
• Materials: 15 percent merino wool, other materials not available
• Battery: Rechargeable 
• Price: $399.95

Therm-ic’s app is pretty cool because you can use motion control and eco mode functions. Motion control senses if you’re moving and will drop the socks’ 10 digit temperate settings your desired amount. While I couldn’t trick the app into thinking I was in motion by just moving my feet in place, it picks up within seconds when I’m actually moving around or at rest. You can also turn the socks and LED light on and off from the app.

While the app is a great idea, the socks’ actual warmth is very subtle. It’s much less than a hand warmer and only measured 104 degrees Fahrenheit with a digital probe thermometer. These socks are best if you plan to use them while active.

Fieldsheer Premium 2.0 Merino Heated Socks

Key Features 

• Four heat settings
• Battery Life: 3.5 hours on high
• Heat Zones: Forefoot 
• Materials: 48 percent wool, 38 percent nylon, 10 percent polyester, and 4 percent elastane
• Battery: Rechargeable 
• Price: $80

These merino wool ski socks feature one heating panel on the forefoot. It’s relatively small, but the material is noticeable. If you are sensitive to foreign objects in your boots, this one could bug you. The heat is also subtle, but you can control it from an app instead of fumbling around your layers to get to the sock button. These socks have the slim fit that you’re used to with most performance ski socks, and a high wool content.

Venustas Unisex Heated Socks S10

Key Features

• Three heat settings
• Battery Life: 7 hours on high
• Heat Zones: Entire sole
• Materials: 50 percent cotton, 30 percent Coolmax, 13 percent polyester, 7 percent spandex
• Battery: Rechargeable
• Price: $120

These thick and cozy socks are definitely warm, with a heating element taking up the entire sole. This doesn’t make for the most breathable sock, especially when it’s made from 50 percent cotton. However, the battery life is great, at 7 hours on the highest setting. There’s no Bluetooth with this pair, so you’ll have to reach up your pant leg to change the heat setting or check the battery life. If you’re looking for an affordable and warm heated ski sock, this is a good option with an extended battery life.

The Rest of the Field

I included three other products in my test of the best heated ski socks. Weston’s heated ski socks were removed from testing because one battery wouldn’t turn on, so I tried to recharge it and the plastic casing split open, resulting in an exposed battery and a safety hazard. I also tried out pairs from FunDadYus and MraWarm. The FunDadYus heated socks claim to be one size fits all and bluetooth compatible, but the pair marked XL that they sent me certainly didn’t fit my women’s size 8 feet. The warmth was very subtle and I couldn’t locate the app they were supposed to connect to online, on the packaging, or in the instruction pamphlet. MraWarm’s heated socks require 3 AA batteries each, which I’d only recommend if you own rechargeables. The heat was very subtle with only one setting and the socks have no wool content. 

Things to Consider Before Buying the Best Heated Ski Socks

Warmth

If you’re looking to buy heated ski socks, obviously you are concerned with warmth. I listed my subjective heat level for each pair ranging from subtle warmth to warm to pretty warm to very warm. Subtle warmth was listed in the cons section because I found those to be a little lackluster for my cold feet. Warm meant I felt like the sock was on par with a hand or toe warmer you could throw in your boot, though without the added pressure of a foreign object in a tight ski boot. Pretty warm means I likely wouldn’t need the highest setting while active. And very warm means I likely wouldn’t need the highest setting at all. 

Also keep in mind where the heating panels are located, as this makes a huge difference. I found the ring around the forefoot to be the most effective heat placement because coils on the bottom were distracting. I also appreciated Action Heat’s top of toe heating zone.

I’d like to caution against relying solely on heated socks for warmth in the backcountry. Any battery powered device is subject to fail. Maybe you spill your water bottle on the battery pack; maybe it dies. Maybe a squirrel chews through the wire. You never know what can happen and  heated socks are not an excuse to improperly layer.

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Controls

When you have thermals and snow pants over your socks, it’s harder to get to the control button. I appreciated the socks with the option to use manual controls or a Bluetooth compatible app most. Though, if you set your socks on a low and steady temperature, you might not even need to mess with it.

Battery Life

I tested the batteries on all of these socks at the highest setting to make sure they perform as advertised. On the warmer socks, the batteries will last longer because you won’t need to use the highest setting the whole time. 

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Final Thoughts on the Best Heated Ski Socks

If you’re looking for quality heated ski socks that are really warm and convenient to use, the iHood heated socks are the way to go. If you don’t trust socks that aren’t wool, then try the Gerbing Ultimates because they’re also very warm and contain 32 percent wool. And if you want to stay toasty on a budget, the ActionHeat socks performed as advertised. Start shredding earlier and stay on the mountain later, because cold feet can’t stop you now.