35 Below Socks are socks designed to keep your feet warm and dry. Do they work as advertised? Read my 35 Below Socks review.
About 35 Below Socks
35 Below Socks are designed with aerospace fabric technology that reflects heat and reduces moisture.
What They Claim
- Reflects body heat
- Minimizes perspiration
- Made of aluminized threads
- Thick and durable
- Lightweight and flexible
- Maintains a constant temperature
- Machine washable and dryer safe
- Available in black or white
- Two sizes: Small and large
35 Below Socks Cost
When I first reviewed this product in early 2016, the price was $10.00 + $5.99 S&H, can opt out of bonus pair for additional $5.99 S&H. By Fall September 2016, the pricing structure changed on the official website. That offer is $19.99 for 3 pairs of socks, with free shipping.
You can also find 35 Below Socks in stores – typically in the As Seen on TV section – for about $15 for two pair, as shown in the photo below.
Reviews
35 Below Socks appeared just as Winter 2015-2016 arrived. These next-gen socks are said to keep your feet warmer than standard socks due to “Aerospace Fabric Technology.” This is achieved by “aluminized threads woven into a knit fabric” that is still soft enough to touch and keeps feet warm by reflecting your body heat.
These are moderately comfortable crew socks which feel thinner than regular athletic socks. The white color was originally described as “silver” and looks more like an off-white when worn, while the black pair has an almost dark gray appearance with a silvery sole and toe. Despite being quite thin, they seem to perform about the same as standard socks. While this could be construed as a negative, consider that when used as an undersock, they will not add as much bulk as wearing a second standard sock. For this reason, 35 Below Socks are probably better used as an effective-yet-thin undersock rather than as a standalone thermal sock.
I have washed 35 Below Socks several times, and – although I worried the aluminized fibers might fray – they have thus far held up under regular wash and dry cycles.
Overall, 35 Below Socks should generally work as advertised, and I feel that the majority of consumers will enjoy their purchase, particularly those who wear it with another sock. It has returned for renewed advertising in late 2016 and you may see it displayed in stores in the As Seen on TV section.
Video Review
Below is my hands-on review of 35 Below Socks. I put them to the test for its ability to retain heat and repel moisture.
The product website in early 2016 was 35belowsocks.com, which was registered in November 2015. By Fall 2016, the official site now resides at 35below.com. The screen captures below shows the official website in December 2015, and in September 2016, with updated pricing.
Alternatives
You can find other feet warming socks online and in stores. A popular product is “Heat Holders Thermal Socks” which cost about $10 and hold about a 4.3 star rating among consumers. Although there are other high-end socks to choose from, 35 Below Socks are still a fine choice when used as an undersock.
Your 35 Below Socks Reviews
Let me know what you think of 35 Below Socks by leaving a comment below and a star rating above.
Updated November 12, 2016.
I don’t know where the person who wrote this review lives but Winter 2016 is not here yet.
We updated it to clarify the 2015-2016 Winter season. Thanks for pointing that out.
These are the very BEST socks I’ve ever found for keeping my feet warm. We don’t have the below zero weather yet, but in the teens with wind chill is almost as bad. Now I’m trying to find the 35 below gloves. Anyone know if they’e available yet? (and where to find them)
These things really work! Sure, I was skeptical when I first received them as a Christmas gift, them being thinner like a dress sock, but just used them alone and they kept my feet warm and helped to keep them drier from sweat. Looking forward to using them under even more extreme temperature conditions along with another sock for increased support in larger boots/hikers.
I purchased both the socks and the gloves for myself and as Christmas gifts. I wore them as liners and went outside to shovel the snow and ice in 14 degree ABOVE weather here in northern Minnesota. Within 10 minutes both my fingers and toes were burning from the cold. This product doesn’t work any better than a cheap, super thin pair that you would buy from the corner dollar store. I couldn’t be more dissatisfied with this purchase and am embarrassed that I offered them as gifts!!
I bought these sock about two years ago and I just decided to wear them to work and it was 28° with a wind-chill of 15° and they didn’t keep my feet warm at all.
I received some of these for Christmas 2016 I don’t think my feet have ever been so cold. I am going to wait until summer and try them again to see if they keep my feet that cool when its hot out.
Wore these socks to a NFL game. Did not keep my feet warm at all. I would rate these socks no better than any other sock. Word
I purchased these socks because I work in the snow. One pair had a hole in it. The socks were very tight fitting and they did not keep any heat in, my feet were colder then ever. The gloves were also a tight fit and my wife’s gloves were also tight fit as she has long fingers she did not like them. I have returned them and I hope they refund my money. Don’t waste your money. Buy wool buy American.!
I bought the socks and gloves for my trip to Antarctica. The first day the temperature was mid-30s ABOVE ZERO. THE SOCKS AND GLOVES DID NOT WORK AT ALL. My hands and feet froze. I am totally disappointed. I purchased enough to share with my travel buddy, and she had no help from the cold.
So I just watched the video. Thank you for that. Found it funny a bald guy living in the desert testing a pair of thermal socks. Since most heat escapes from your head, wearing a stocking cap makes a difference. Anyway, your feet getting cold in a bucket of ice was all the info I need. Thanks again!
I always thought that most heat escapes through your head but it’s not true! I’ve always told people to wear a hat and I still think it helps. lol. Was going to buy the socks for hubbie, glad I read reviews. About 90% had thumbs down.
These socks (35below) are NO better than any other socks ; in fact they made my feet feel colder than wearing regular socks alone. Aluminum threads also conduct heat away from your body. Big mistake falling for their sales pitch!
Wore them the first time this morning,temp mid 30s, my feet were soooo cold I cut my outing short, what a POS! I’m sending them back!
I’m really surprised to read all the negative reviews, I bought these because I have some ugg style of boots that are snug on my foot and I had to fight to put them on with my regular thick socks, it was in the teens when I went out to run some errands my feet were toasty warm the whole day and I wore them alone not as a under sock. My husband works outdoors, I’m going to buy him some, that will be the real test, I’ll update my review after he gives them a real test.
Purchased socks, gloves, and hat all for Christmas gifts. Gloves came to me ripped and socks don’t work at all. I called customer service and I have to pay for shipping back and they will not reimburse me for return shipping but only for the product returned. Worst customer service ever. As for the product shipped to me damaged is unacceptable and they should pay for shipping back to them. 35 below product don’t work so don’t waste your money!!
I purchase these damn sock. these m’fing sock is a waste of $20.00 do not “repeat” do not buy these socks. I stay in Houston Tx and I brought it for the winter freeze that just happen January 2018 when it was 30° something below weather my feet was still freezing cold. Please go buy you some thick wool sock or something better then these 35°below sock it not worth it u will be mad and angry like me
I ordered the 35 below socks on Dec 5 for a XMAS present. Money taken out right away. I called on 12/18 to see where my order was, I was told they would be here 12/23. Called on 12/23 and was told they will be here on 12/26. I will never buy from this company again. EVER!!!!!!!!!
Just purchased a set and ladies hand liners…neither works..going back to wearing 2nd pair of socks to keep feet warm and took off liners because hands were so cold..going back to package hand warmers…they work….this product is a waste of money..
I wish I could review the socks, but they were never delivered and they seem unable to explain why. Very unprofessional customer service.
Knowing Aluminum is toxic to humans why would you take a chance poisoning yourself? And yes they did claim the bottom of the socks were AMUNIMIZED.
Ok, I bought these after seeing weather approaching that required the features the product advertised. I felt they would greatly exceed the conditions forecast. Unfortunately they did not come close to meeting their advertised performance. I received frostbite on both of my feet, the worst on my right foot. I had 5 toes and a bit more amputated on the right foot, the left foot is still intact but the two largest toes have residual numbness from the frostbite. I am a regular, avid, well experienced, outdoorsman. I cannot recommend this product for anything more than sitting by an indoor… Read more »