Customer Reviews

Nordic Gear Battery Heated Lectra Sox - Grey/Maroon Extra Large

5 star:		(4)
4 star:		(1)
3 star:		(1)
2 star:		(4)
1 star:		(11)

 

 

These socks were purchased for my husband who has MS and experiences coldness in his feet. The socks barely warm and the shank of the sock is so tight that they are uncomfortable to put on and take off--and my husband is thin. The manufacturer also said that they are not returnable. This is something I did not know until too late.

This is probably one of the worst purchases I have ever made-I wore these socks with my boots while working outside and they hurt my feet horribly-the wire goes under your toes and after a few minutes it feels like you are walking on rocks or something. I was limping by the end of my work and my feet hurt for two days afterward. Aside from that, they barely even got warm! The only way I could ever wear these again would be around the house with no shoes on. Definitely a bad purchase!!

Although I don't know why I initially had high hopes for the performance of these socks, I did none the less. My husband and I have both attempted to find warmth from these "D" battery powered electric socks-and failed miserably. More warmth can be gained from the disposable air activated warming pads one can purchase at a gas station for a meer $0.99 than is possible with these socks. Needless, to say I have been quite under impressed by this particular purchase.

Lectra Battery Heated Socks did not warm my toes. I could barely feel any heat before I put my feet in the socks. Once I got outside, the only warmth that I got was from the wool in the socks. The battery connectors did not seem to make continuous contact.

No wonder these socks are always on "SALE!" I bought a pair to use while skiing. The first time I used them, it took about 30 minutes to feel any heat at all, and it was just barely noticable. The second and third times I tried them, there was no heat at all (with new batteries). The weight of the batteries and the location of the battery pouches guarantees that the socks will not stay up, but will bang against your ankles or lower legs as you walk (or ski). Part of the poor heat problem, I think, is the poorly designed battery connectors which don't make good contact with the positive end of the battery. Don't waste your money.

These battery powered socks dont even keep your feet mildly warm! total waste of money dont buy!

i couldn't even feel any heat. i put them in the fridge to see if they felt warm compared to other items in the fridge and i couldn't tell a difference. they were a huge waste of money!!

After reading the scores of negative reviews and my own experience with this product, I am amazed that they're still on the market. I wish I would've read some of these reviews before I plunked down $25 on these lemons. The heat output is almost nonexistent despite using huge, heavy "D" cells and a large, uncomfortable heating element. The company recommends periodically removing the battery to avoid overheating your feet, which would be good advice provided you're using them in the tropics.

Not really that warm. The weight of the batteries make the socks slide down. A disappointment.

My son gave these to me last year. When I used them the first time, shoveling snow on my FRONT walk for about an hour @ 30 degrees, I didn't think they were working, because I didn't feel any perceptible 'hot'. My feet weren't cold, but I expected to feel 'heat'. Later that night I went out to shovel the BACK walk @ 15 degrees, and tried the socks again @ my sons urging. No problem with my left foot, but my right foot (toes) were freezing within 10 minutes. I went inside, and discovered that I hadn't secured the flap over the battery on my right sock. I secured it then, and waited about 5 minutes, then went out again. Feet not hot, but not cold at all. My fingers got cold after about an hour or so, but my feet were fine. I think everyone expects them to feel like a heating pad or something. Give them a chance, try the one foot without the battery. You will see the difference. Only problem is the batteries are heavy and tend to make the socks fall if not worn with boots. But I will put up with that to not have frozen toes.