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11 FOOT ACCESSORIES FOR THE BEST SKI HOLIDAYS EVER
You've been looking forward to your skiing holiday all year, it's just around the corner, and yet when it's time to head off to the mountains, you've got one problem on your mind: pain in your feet. You've tried everything - carefully chosen your ski boots, insoles and socks - but it's no use, your feet still hurt and still get cold!
At Sidas, we have been cultivating the comfort of the skier's foot for nearly 50 years. That's why we've developed a range of specific, reliable, high-performance protection, so you can say goodbye to blisters, chafing and frozen toes, and to other shin, heel and ankle pains. And say hello to a calmer, more enjoyable and happier ski holiday, without giving a second thought about those feet that usually make you suffer.
This article will show you the best accessories for your feet, so you can enjoy the best of ski holidays!
"You've been looking forward to your skiing holiday all year, it's just around the corner, and yet when it's time to head off to the mountains, you've got one problem on your mind: pain in your feet."
HOW TO BE RID OF PAINFUL OR COLD FEET IN YOUR SKI BOOTS
This is the issue most skiers find themselves confronting. For many, these aches and pains have been accepted as inevitable and are now an integral part of their winter holidays. But no, having sore or cold feet in your ski boots is not normal!
The first fairly generic tip for ensuring comfortable feet lies in getting the right boots, ski insoles and ski socks, before eventually moving on to a spot of href="https://www.sidas.com/en/blog/le-bootfitting-le-secret-pour-ne-plus-avoir-mal-aux-pieds-n108">bootfitting, to take the personalisation even further.
After this, if foot problems such as chafing, overheating, blisters, black toenails or localised pain persist, opt for the protections and accessories specific to skiing that we present below.
HOW TO AVOID BLISTERS IN YOUR SKI BOOTS
Who hasn't had a day of skiing or ski touring ruined by blisters? Certainly a small amount of skiers, given that blisters are your foot's number one enemy. In fact, blisters find a perfect ally for their development in ski boots, between the humidity, the narrowness and the cold.
To minimise the risk of blisters, or protect against them when they do appear, we have designed a range of specific protections:
- What anti-blister dressing should I use? Most people will answer this question with a hydrocolloid dressing as a preventive measure, but this is a bad idea as it will only make the problem worse! The best option is silitene protection, as developed by our foot experts. These anti-blister protectors are so astonishingly effective and comfortable. These imperceptible dressings can be used at the first signs of friction to contain the development of the blister, relieve the pain and allow you to continue enjoying your skiing. There are 2 types:
- The anti-blister protections specifically for the heel
- The anti-blister protections specifically for the toes
- In this silitene protection kit, you'll also find a mix of the two, to prevent any type of overheating, on any area of the foot.
"These anti-blister protectors are absolutely amazing in their effectiveness and comfort."
- How to protect yourself from black nails Blisters are top of the list of reasons for spoiling your day on the slopes. But black nails are not far behind, especially when you consider how tight ski boots can be. To prevent this problem, we've designed very lightweight, thin, washable and reusable silicone caps that cushion the shock of the front of the foot against the boot while limiting friction between the toes. These little caps come in the form of toe caps and tubes for toes.
Note that all these protections can be used for skiing, but also for all other outdoor activities that require you to yomp through the mountains: running, trail running, hiking, walking, cycling...
To approach your ski season with even more confidence, equip yourself with this protection kit which contains all the protection you need for your feet. You will then have the best response to all foot pain, without having to go to the chemist each time.
WHO IS THE ANTI-CHAFING CREAM FOR? WHERE DO I USE THE ANTI-CHAFING CREAM
Rather than answering the question 'How do you cure blisters on your foot?' we prefer to act upstream and say that the best thing is to avoid them altogether! How? By using our anti-chafing cream before every outing. Nothing could be simpler than applying some cream to the whole of your foot, particularly the sensitive areas (heel, toes, arch), before putting on your sock.
The benefit of our anti-chafing cream? It has a protective action that prepares your foot's skin by increasing its capabilities of defence, elasticity and tone. In short, our anti-chafing cream hydrates your skin at the same time as strengthening it. Finally, a non-negligible advantage of our anti-chafing cream over the competition: it is notable for its 99% natural composition.
"Our anti-chafing cream hydrates your skin at the same time as strengthening it."
HOW CAN YOU IMPROVE RECOVERY? HOW CAN YOU RELAX YOUR FEET TO OPTIMISE RECOVERY? HOW CAN YOU RELIEVE CHAFING?
A trio of questions to ask yourself when you arrive at the refuge or, more simply, when you know that another day's skiing is on the horizon the following day.
There are two products we recommend for this purpose:
- Our Recovery Cryo Gel, a cream that works like cryotherapy. With its immediate cooling effect, this recovery gel optimises blood circulation, promotes relaxation of the foot muscles and soothes overheating.
- Our ultra-practical and easily transportable massage roller gives you the opportunity to massage that tense and tight arch of the foot as it comes out of the ski boot.
"With its immediate cooling effect, this recovery gel optimises blood circulation, helps relax foot muscles and soothes overheating! »
HOW SHOULD YOU TRANSPORT YOUR SKI BOOTS?
Once you've obtained the ski boots that make your feet neither sore nor cold, you need to be able to transport them.
To do this, choose our ultra-lightweight and durable ski boot bag, with reinforcements strategically located where classic ski boot bags normally get damaged.
HOW CAN YOU DRY YOUR SKI BOOTS QUICKLY?
Very simply thanks to this ultra-high-performance shoe-dryer which, thanks to its ventilation system and UV lamps, will completely dry your ski boots in less than 4 hours. Being compact and lightweight, it can be taken almost anywhere in the mountains. A quick-drying action that's also effective against odours that could "perfume" your holiday lodge or accommodation.
HOW TO PROTECT YOUR SHINS WHEN SKIING
The shins are undoubtedly the hardest-working part of your body when you put on your ski boots. Not least because of that famous 'forward lean' that you're taught from the very first bends. So much so that the day can turn into an ordeal because of the pressure that the tongue of your boot exerts on your shin.
To protect yourself from such aches and pains and rediscover the pleasure of skiing, our top-level alpine and freeride athletes opt for these ski shin protectors delivered in packs of 2.
HOW CAN YOU PROTECT YOUR ANKLE BONE AND SURROUNDING AREA WHEN SKIING? SHOULD YOU USE AN ANKLE BRACE IN YOUR SKI BOOTS?
For some it's the tibia, for others the ankle. This is because ski boots can exert pressure on the inner or outer ankle area, which can quickly prove uncomfortable. For this reason, we have developed a specific ankle protector, in silicone gel, that is light, moisturising, reusable and particularly fine and therefore imperceptible.
WHICH CRAMPONS WILL STOP YOU FROM SLIPPING?
Here are the two latest accessories in our dedicated ski protection range: crampons. Because when it comes to sliding on the pistes, we prefer stability and grip on ice. With this in mind, we have developed anti-slip crampons that are very easy to use with your hiking boots.
Our teams have also developed these anti-slip protectors for ski boots.
We hope that all these protections will finally help you leave behind foot pain that usually goes hand in hand with your activities in the mountains.
Now go and make the most of your best ski holidays! Enjoy!
