As a redhead with skin that burns easily and frequently develops heat rash, Talya Honebeek has struggled to stay cool during summer. Living in a Victorian terraced house that is either bitterly cold or unbearably stuffy compounded the misery. However, she discovered a simple solution: freezable slippers.
How Freezable Slippers Work
The University of Reading explains that putting feet in cold water is an effective way to reduce core body temperature and keep organs functioning, while also reducing swelling in ankles and feet. Freezable slippers take this principle further by providing sustained cooling.
Talya owns the Newgo Foot Ice Pack Slippers (£17.99), but alternatives include Bodyprox's Cold & Hot Therapy Wrap (£13.99) and Neo G Universal 3D Hot & Cold Therapy Pack (£10). These are typically designed for foot injuries but work equally well for heat relief.
Practical Use
Working from home allows Talya to wear them at her desk during the day, then return them to the fridge to refreeze before bedtime. The retailer recommends using them for no longer than 20 minutes at a time, which she finds sufficient. In bed, if the chill becomes excessive, she removes them and uses them to cool the bedding.
The gel-filled slippers are encased in soft knitted material, maintaining coldness for extended periods, so one pair suffices. They can be frozen for maximum effect or simply refrigerated for a few hours. In winter, they can be microwaved for 60 seconds, making them a year-round investment.
Conclusion
Talya states: "The comfort is immediate and I can sense my body temperature dropping in real time." This simple product has eliminated her need for fans or air conditioning, even during heatwaves.
