For those who often have cold feet, who spend a lot of time at a computer or laptop, they came up with special heated slippers, powered by USB, batteries or a microwave. This is an original alternative to warm wool socks.
Arrangement of heated slippers and existing varieties
USB heated slippers have a zippered pocket that houses the heating element. The process of heating shoes and food passes through a cable from a set-top box or personal computer, in which there is a corresponding connector. Such slippers will not allow your feet to freeze while you are working at a computer or playing games. Special home shoes are heated in different ways:
- Heated via a USB cable connected to a TV, set-top box, computer.
- Heated with batteries is a safe process, but with one drawback - shoes become heavy.
- Application as a basis of heat-insulating materials and special fillers.
Heating slippers are ideal for use at home, they are practical, comfortable. People especially need such house shoes. spending a lot of time at the computer and loving comfort and warmth.
In appearance, slippers resemble traditional ones. Most models are made of microfiber, in some - an insole consisting of flexible thermocouples is removed. Connectors are located on the front of the shoe on the inside. Heated slippers, reviews of which can be found on any site selling modern home shoes, have long adapters (2 m), thanks to which a person can feel comfortable at the workplace without restriction in movement.
USB Slipper Options
USB slippers are diverse in style and color scheme. Shoes can be calm colors, with ornaments and patterns, of various shapes. You can choose any option that would suit both a man and a woman. Heated slippers equipped with a USB cable are also thematic for fans of games and animated films:
- "Angry Birds".
- "Hello Kitty."
- Totoro.
- "Pokemon."
- "Superheroes."
For girls there are options with images of kittens, pandas, hares, hedgehogs, etc. There are interesting models where the left and right slippers are fastened together, forming a warm rug. There are heated shoes in which you can move around the house, and not just sit in front of the computer. To do this, the wires are disconnected. These slippers have a non-slip sole made of rubber. In addition, you can buy heated slippers in the form of ugg, as well as models with or without backdrop. When choosing this slippers, you must pay attention to the length of the wire. Each manufacturer has this parameter different.
Shoes for home with USB-heating are dimensionless, which is good on the one hand, since slippers should be comfortable, but the “minus” is that they are too big for a small foot. As for the material, synthetics are used as the basis, therefore it is better for people prone to fungal diseases to choose another alternative. The manufacturer provides for washing these slippers, before the procedure you just need to remove the heating element.
Operating principle
As soon as the slippers are connected to the port, the thermocouples begin to heat up. Heat is quickly transmitted to the legs, after only half a minute after connecting. After ten minutes, the insoles are warmed up to about 45 degrees, after which the temperature remains stable. These shoes for the home are useful in that, due to the warmth, they have a positive effect on the circulatory system of the feet, reduce the likelihood of numbness in the legs, and minimize the likelihood of a cold during work in a cold room.
If there is no USB port nearby, the shoe is connected to an electrical outlet using an adapter. In the device, the voltage does not exceed 5 V, which is safe for humans.
Where to buy
Heated domestic shoes can be purchased at the gift store, in large hypermarkets for household appliances and electronics, in departments with similar USB gadgets. It is worth noting that no matter how large the retail retail chain is, the assortment is unlikely to be as wide as in an online store. Therefore, if slippers with USB heating for a specific model are required, it is best to order online.
When choosing a store, you should focus not only on the financial side, but also the reputation of the manufacturer, affordable payment methods. It is best to find out more about the product from sales consultants or other buyers.
Battery operation
Battery-heated slippers are made from a comfortable, pleasant material, but the product is heavier than USB counterparts. There are many options for models that differ in shape and color. Everyone can choose the shoes for home that suits him as much as possible. A heating element is also built into these slippers, which contributes to the heat of the shoe. The product has a special pocket in which AA batteries are inserted. The advantage of such slippers is that you can freely move around the house.
Microwave heating
Heated slippers with a special filler are designed to warm your feet in a cold room. To do this, they need to be placed in the microwave for only two minutes. Heat is stored for approximately 1.5-2 hours. Manufacturers took care of the aesthetic side of the issue. For. so that these shoes in the heated form smell pleasantly, an aromatic filler is added, most often these are lavender flowers and flax seed.
The approximate cost of a model heated in a microwave oven is 2,000 rubles; various colors and shapes are available. The idea belongs to scientists from the UK, but production is carried out in many countries around the world. You can warm slippers in a microwave by setting a power of 700-800 watts. In addition, heating in the oven is possible, but the time will be not two, but ten minutes. Recommended temperature is about 100 degrees. The product is placed in a heat-resistant container and installed on the lowest level of the oven.