Gizmodo: insoles

Heated Insoles Probably Won't Char Your Feet

Sun, 11 Nov 2007 15:56:36 EST

For those interested in having warm feet and tempting fate by walking on top of two rechargeable lithium batteries, Scarpa has announced a new insole (or "footbed," as they seem to be calling them these days) designed especially for you. The Grizu footbeds have a temperature sensor that keeps things inside your shoe a toasty 38° C, but they also include a remote control to adjust the temperature to personal preference.

They're made for outdoorsy types, so the circuitry has a fail-safe to keep it from exploding if you happen to, say, wade through a stream on your hike. This almost definitely won't happen to them. The Grizus are scheduled to be available for ~$300 this winter. Make sure the shoes you're putting them in have removable insoles. [Scarpa via Trail Gear Blog]

- Josh Ziegler

Wireless Heated Insoles Keep Your Toes Attached

Jason Chen — Fri, 06 Oct 2006 18:10:40 EDT

Although these ThermicSole heated insoles are of little use to us bloggers who spend 23 out of 24 hours indoors (hey, that's the same as prisoners), but for those who work for a living, keeping your feet warm may be hard to do. With these wirelessly heated insoles, that's no longer a problem.

Slip the insoles into your boots, slide the wire outside to the removable battery pack, and sling the remote around your neck. Press "+" to add heat, and "-" to stop. What could be simpler?

The only downside is the $350 price tag, but if we had to stand outside in the cold all day we'd definitely spring for one of these. – Jason Chen

Product Page [Herrington via Coolest Gadgets]

Insolia: For Da Ladies

johnb — Tue, 21 Feb 2006 13:43:19 EST

Insolia is some sort of insole for high heels that reduces pressure on the front of the foot and spreads it along the entire foot, reducing strain and pain associated with sassing about town in a Prada. Apparently the "ladies" get something called "heel hangover" when they're trying to look "beautiful" for the "men" in their lives. I say sweatpants, flip-flops, a McDonald's 1986 Fun Run T-Shirt, and some black powder is all you need to have fun. But then I don't really spend a lot of time with women.

They're $8.90 per pair or $17.80 for three pairs. Available online. Do yourself a favor—fight heel hangover.

Product Page [Insolia]