Talya Honebeek, a content editor with fair skin and a tendency to develop heat rash, has discovered a simple solution to staying cool during hot weather: freezable slippers. After years of struggling with overheating in her Victorian terraced house, she now relies on this product to keep comfortable both day and night.
How Cooling Your Feet Helps
The method is backed by research from the University of Reading, which states that putting feet in cold water is an effective way to reduce core body temperature and protect organ function, while also reducing swelling in ankles and feet. Honebeek applies this principle using freezable slippers instead of a cold bath.
The Product That Works
Honebeek uses the Newgo Foot Ice Pack Slippers, priced at £17.99. Similar options include Bodyprox's Cold & Hot Therapy Wrap (£13.99) and Neo G Universal 3D Hot & Cold Therapy Pack (£10). The slippers are filled with gel and encased in soft knitted fabric, retaining cold for extended periods.
Practical Usage Tips
Honebeek wears the slippers for up to 20 minutes at a time while working from home, then returns them to the fridge to re-freeze before bedtime. In bed, she can slide them off if the cold becomes too intense, using them to cool the bed itself. For maximum longevity, freezing is preferred, but refrigerating for a couple of hours also works.
Year-Round Versatility
In winter, the slippers can be microwaved for 60 seconds for warmth, making them useful throughout the year. Honebeek notes that the relief is immediate, and she can feel her body temperature dropping in real time.
