Wanted Warm hunting boots

[JakeyBaby]

I've been wanting to try the Thermacell for a while, but I can't get past the horrible negative reviews. And lots of them. I know that folks are more likely to post negative than positive reviews, so I figured I'd see whether there's an unbiased user base on here. We've got one thumbs-up from Steely Dan. Any other users? The most common issues seem to be battery life and inconsistent control via the remote. 

Keith, I have them and they are junk! Mine never even got warm ever right out of the box. Dont waste your money!

[steelydan]

Keith, I have them and they are junk! Mine never even got warm ever right out of the box. Dont waste your money!

You got lemons! Are they the pro flex? I cant hardly put mine on high

 

 

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[Alumacraft205]

I've had friends who bought the heated insoles when they first came out and they were terrible. They suffered along with them.  People I know who bought them a few years after they came out love them because they were redesigned. I was on YouTube last night and there was a guy reviewing heated socks and insoles. Very interesting. Sorry I don't know link but worth looking into. Upper end socks had 14 hour run times on rechargable batteries and multiple heat settings and Bluetooth connectivity

[wrinklestar]

I have the originals not the pro flex. They have worked fine for years I have changed the battery in the remote once.  That is it, and I use them in uninsulated lacrosse burlys and my feet stay warm all the time.  The two things that normally cause problems are not knowing how to properly take care of a rechargeable battery(the batteries on mine are not removable), and using them in boots that are too tight.  The insoles do take up a little space so I couldnt just put them in any hunting boot.  When these crap out I will definitely buy a set of the newer ones without question.  

Edited November 21, 2019 by wrinklestar

[Alumacraft205]

You're

I have the originals not the pro flex. They have worked fine for years I have changed the battery in the remote once.  That is it, and I use them in uninsulated lacrosse burlys and my feet stay warm all the time.  The two things that normally cause problems are not knowing how to properly take care of a rechargeable battery(the batteries on mine are not removable), and using them in boots that are too tight.  The insoles do take up a little space so I couldnt just put them in any hunting boot.  When these crap out I will definitely buy a set of the newer ones without question.  

You're right on all points. A friend of mine has a son who has been involved with a few of the outdoor shows based out of the north east u.s. he said that what the manufacturer said was the lack of knowledge for battery maintenance. I have a pair of heated socks made by Flambeau that are pretty good but I have to turn them on and off for the full day coverage. The batteries are lithium ion and have a light to tell you when charged. I can remember a few times putting something on the charger and finding it days later. That can't be helpful


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[wrinklestar]

1 hour ago, Alumacraft205 said:

You're

You're right on all points. A friend of mine has a son who has been involved with a few of the outdoor shows based out of the north east u.s. he said that what the manufacturer said was the lack of knowledge for battery maintenance. I have a pair of heated socks made by Flambeau that are pretty good but I have to turn them on and off for the full day coverage. The batteries are lithium ion and have a light to tell you when charged. I can remember a few times putting something on the charger and finding it days later. That can't be helpful


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Exactly.  I turn mine on and off just to keep my feet comfortable and have them off while I am walking.  You cant cook them or they will eventually get cold when you kill your battery, and you cant wait till your feet are frozen to turn them on.  i just turn them on and off and rarely need to put them on high usually low or med is enough.