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Am freezing with Reynaulds - warm coat and footwear recomends for watching DC play sports

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Shoes4Mum · 23/11/2024 11:02

Hello I have Reynaulds Syndrome and my DC had started to play football and rugby this year and I am freezing and miserable!!

After mid-week rugby this week and Saturday football now I am honestly ready to just pull DC out of sports because I cannot deal with being this cold on a regular basis 🙁

I've looked online and on ebay but am just totally overwhelmed by the choice.

I am looking for a really warm coat, ideally a long one (maybe shin length) though I am pretty tall (5foot 10) so a lot of coats aren't that long on me 🙁 definitely not something that stops at the hips as I would be draughty!

The one I really like is the one Monica Geldart has in these YouTube shorts https://youtube.com/shorts/5QWsHDyO24Q?si=fpezMQmswNuggFbk

Maybe it needs to be windproof if there is such a thing these days. My friend had a stormproof coat from M&S a few years ago however looking on the website it seems to have been discontinued.

I am also finding my toes are absolutely numb and then extremely painful after standing on the sidelines for several hours. Are there any boots or trainers which would be really warm? At present I am wearing Uggs ankle boots which are lined and I would have expected them to keep me warm but they aren't. I've seen some other parents wearing riding boots and hiking boots as well as trainers but I don't know anyone well enough to ask if their feet have gone numb as I am new! Or maybe I should get some really good socks... If anyone could recommend some brands?

Many thanks xx

Before you continue to YouTube

https://youtube.com/shorts/5QWsHDyO24Q?si=fpezMQmswNuggFbk

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TulipTuesday · 23/11/2024 11:08

Watching my DC play football, there was never anything that stopped my feet getting cold.

The only things that kind of worked were standing on a piece of cardboard or taking a foldable chair and alternating sitting down and standing to keep my feet off the cold ground a bit.

I had a lovely big superdry coat that was pretty warm and I’d layer a fleece underneath it. The best gloves I found were super cheap fluffy ones rather than posh insulated ones.

I have recently bought a long waterproof and wind proof coat from M&M direct. It’s a trespass one. It hasn’t been tested in really bad conditions yet but its shin length and toasty without being overly thick.

ViciousCurrentBun · 23/11/2024 11:09

Actual snow boots lined with fake fur, they are waterproof as well. Get to an outdoor shop and buy base thermals and also a thermal fleece. Buy those little hand warmer pads that you can crack and they warm up. Wear a hat always again go to an outdoor camping and hiking shop, nice woollen hat that is also lined with fleece.

They are not cheap but cashmere socks are wonderful.

owlexpress · 23/11/2024 11:12

Superdry jackets are good, e.g. these. Layers are important too. I have a few fleeces, e.g. this. I walked to work the other day in -3 weather and had to take my coat off.

Do you wear gloves and a hat? If you have Raynaud's that'll be really important. I have gloves I bought in Canada that are excellent.

For feet, I really like the DM leonore fleece lined boots Here - there are some good sales on. Ugg also do sheepskin insoles, so consider sizing up in the boots and using these inside.

mewkins · 23/11/2024 11:15

I have constant cold feet. Sorel snowboots with the removable felt sock are the only things that keep my feet warm outside in winter. Indoors I wear sheepskin boots.

GargoylesofBeelzebub · 23/11/2024 11:16

Sorel boots are rated down to -20. You could also get foot warmers or some heated insoles.

You definitely need wind proof if you want to be warm. Look at Scandinavian brands like Didriksons which are designed for really cold climates.

Onlyvisiting · 23/11/2024 11:19

Dry -robe. You'll look like a tit and some people are weirdly judgy but you'll be dry and warm so feck em!

LoonaBaboona · 23/11/2024 11:19

Something like a dry robe as you can fit many layers underneath.

Consider Canada Goose - expensive, but some coats are made to keep you warm in -30°

Thermal base layers.

MrsMitford3 · 23/11/2024 11:20

I also have reynauds-lots of good suggestions here.
Def think ski gear/layering the way to go.

You didn't mention your hands-I read that mittens are the best for hands was your fingers keep each other warm and that helps a lot.

You can also get these which are game changers:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/HotHands-836-8342-Hot-Hands/dp/B00FQLL0IO/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?crid=1M3QZ1UEPEX88&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.XNm2cxzdu0Lel3imAHFh-2mG7jSu5rgDGDEXUNefyA6CHSHOFt6QGU2dGL2zkfYpPG58F_I3K7mBk8QEVPf7R-kAztOBj3roG46QfBy_Ohwk_pHMKUNwCAqvBRaz6gDc83WvX0RkUb5QZGlyaKMdaPzXudT5CzOL8PGsZjY5_8CR-z0thGbs9X0gnoRZdLE8JZLmcDle4IkJ-2tzNSJg3J6hw6U7KLIPfC7_qqa_45hrFBwAsv_ZjUQn7Rvyp8qkOdGnFos8349-ccLM8Kug6UMLWJkwA5x6_K8rkXwwuAY.0u5bMW_ijZW4LrnZVaK0vAKDPO5y3Voib8lC-VzN3i8&dib_tag=se&keywords=hand+and+foot+warmers+disposable&nsdOptOutParam=true&qid=1732360771&sprefix=disposable+hand+warmers%2Caps%2C110&sr=8-1-spons&sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9hdGY&psc=1

HotHands Hand Warmers - 40 pairs - 10 hours of heat - Air activated - Ready to use, 8368342 : Amazon.co.uk: Sports & Outdoors

HotHands Hand Warmers - 40 pairs - 10 hours of heat - Air activated - Ready to use, 8368342 : Amazon.co.uk: Sports & Outdoors

https://www.amazon.co.uk/HotHands-836-8342-Hot-Hands/dp/B00FQLL0IO/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?crid=1M3QZ1UEPEX88&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.XNm2cxzdu0Lel3imAHFh-2mG7jSu5rgDGDEXUNefyA6CHSHOFt6QGU2dGL2zkfYpPG58F_I3K7mBk8QEVPf7R-kAztOBj3roG46QfBy_Ohwk_pHMKUNwCAqvBRaz6gDc83WvX0RkUb5QZGlyaKMdaPzXudT5CzOL8PGsZjY5_8CR-z0thGbs9X0gnoRZdLE8JZLmcDle4IkJ-2tzNSJg3J6hw6U7KLIPfC7_qqa_45hrFBwAsv_ZjUQn7Rvyp8qkOdGnFos8349-ccLM8Kug6UMLWJkwA5x6_K8rkXwwuAY.0u5bMW_ijZW4LrnZVaK0vAKDPO5y3Voib8lC-VzN3i8&dib_tag=se&keywords=hand%20and%20foot%20warmers%20disposable&nsdOptOutParam=true&psc=1&qid=1732360771&sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9hdGY&sprefix=disposable%20hand%20warmers%2Caps%2C110&sr=8-1-spons&tag=mumsnet&ascsubtag=mnforum-style-and-beauty-5215944-am-freezing-with-reynaulds-warm-coat-and-footwear-recomends-for-watching-dc-play-sports

Lentilweaver · 23/11/2024 11:24

Have a look at LandsEnd..V warm coats with good hoods and pockets, and often half price.
Not stylish but great quality.

Lallybroch · 23/11/2024 11:26

I'm always cold and over the last year have bought a pair of Welligog leather boots, Didrikson full length parka coat and for Christmas last year received a heated waistcoat and rechargeable handwarmers. Between all these it's not often I'm cold now.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Rikay-Electric-Rechargeable-Waistcoat-Activities/dp/B0BKLHBH8D/ref=asc_df_B0BKLHBH8D?mcid=8613c02f81b3385b9ccec9db68687968&tag=googshopuk-21&linkCode=df0&hvadid=697261861657&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=7096613970109331817&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9209446&hvtargid=pla-2122243956432&gad_source=1&th=1&psc=1

Rikay Electric Heated Vest Gilet for Men Women Washable USB Rechargeable Heated Waistcoat Winter Body Warmer Jacket 11 Zones Heated Gilet Coat for Outdoor Activities (Power Bank Not Included) : Amazon.co.uk: Fashion

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Lentilweaver · 23/11/2024 11:31

Also Uniqlo heatttech tops are brilliant. The fleece ones can be worn as a top on their own and are really soft and comfy.

Breadcat24 · 23/11/2024 11:34

poor you reynauds is awful. I was going to recommend the gilet but i remembered extremities get it worst
Socks
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Heated-Temperature-Adjustable-Electric-Knitted/dp/B0BPXZRM59/ref=ascdfB0BPXZRM59?mcid=3d8e246fe2ed3accbeb05e3085d5c643&tag=googshopuk-21&linkCode=df0&hvadid=696540662333&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=15703827995642572859&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9046364&hvtargid=pla-2194721842526&psc=1&gadsource=1

handwarmer with power pack
https://www.amazon.co.uk/VNEED-Rechargeable-Magnetic-Electric-Reusable/dp/B0991B126V/ref=sr_1_8?crid=2NKXKGL29F7ME&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.W5hSX_57jMxVZMxRWV-qUENPNMeaVXI9_akIz9za5pX9Ovt5Sm82AGAQnSWsb9Fh7BvWOBUz9vgLT5PRq1SzQIlOarjD8i1ZoD-qkhDbdpGYLNLXe6K1Hs08tnanSGD_51dVgut4-Foix6_V7gmfTUT6kE6J0K9-r-E-IQLpY16OCi4734pgOJi2ECybvCY-sywEBrfWrhZhbMW1swU6Z8rrsdmkjvJrlEA3Wq5q9m1UplKdvGinCu0MCcjnoRfZdOsjAv5IeY5e9vAkJebwBzWmwWquch5WlKp3aXCocvU.-vl3rBz3fkTTWUrD3QyDayzXyah-UIH_VrRoV69GEjI&dib_tag=se&keywords=handwarmer%2Band%2Bpower%2Bpack&nsdOptOutParam=true&qid=1732361589&sprefix=handwarmer%2Band%2Bpower%2Bpack%2Caps%2C97&sr=8-8&th=1

Lallybroch · 23/11/2024 11:34

Sorry, I put the wrong link on for the heated waistcoat, the one I have has a rechargeable battery

WeWillGetThereInTheEnd · 23/11/2024 11:36

I don’t have Reynauds, but I do really feel the cold (the plus side is that the heat doesn’t bother me, when everyone else is moaning). DH bought me a Didrikson’s parka, about 10 years ago. It’s the warmest coat, I have ever had!

It’s so warm, I can’t go shopping in it, as it just gets too hot in the shops. I only wear it for walks in the countryside in the winter. I keep it in the car, when we go on long journeys - in case the car breaks down!

It’s about 10 years old, but looks like new!

StormingNorman · 23/11/2024 11:37

Sorrel Caribou boots. Sooo warm! They’re built for Canadian winters so can cope with anything the UK weather throws at us. I wear mine as apres ski boots and my feet get hot.

BearOnABlanket · 23/11/2024 11:37

I wear Superfit winter boots basically all winter. I get them from Amazon (just make sure you're buying the right size - last year I accidentally bought toddler-sized ones for DS2!) - they are waterproof, have a good thick sole for insulation and if you buy a size (or 2) up then you have plenty of space for some wool socks and your feet will stay warm - we wore them in -30 in Finland and were fine for hours.

I get about 6 years out of one pair too, so they last well.

shuffleofftobuffalo · 23/11/2024 11:43

Fellow Raynauds suffere here.

Goretex, fur lined snow boots help. Windproof coat is essential. Mine is seasalt and as long as you want but only because I'm short!

Layers are your friend too. Thermal layer (like Uniqlo heattech) then a thin top then a thick jumper then your coat, plus scarf and gloves. On the bottom wear tights under your socks and trousers.

This will help keep you warm for most of the time you're at sports torture! Walk around a bit as well.

BlackAmericanoNoSugar · 23/11/2024 11:50

Lands' End is great for cold weather stuff. As @Lentilweaver says they aren't particularly stylish, but they are bloody warm. In the description they always give a temperature rating, you should look for 'warmest'. I have a Squall parka which has lasted me around a decade, the only thing that has worn out is the elastic that goes through the front of the hood to cinch it down. I wore it for my walks this week when it was 1C and my nose was freezing but my body and head were a bit too warm. They do Squall in a stadium (long) version which is below knee but not massively long.

Dilbertian · 23/11/2024 11:50

Natural insulators such as wool, silk and down are the warmest, and also the best coping with temperature variations.

This coat is amazing. It is wonderfully warm and comfortable. Shower-proof rather than completely waterproof, but I have never had any problem with it. I wash it once a year with technical down detergent and down proofer. I like my warm coats to be one size larger than my usual, to accommodate lots of warm layers underneath.

I wear a hat under the hood, mostly because I prefer a hat to a hood. But if it's cold enough, I put the hood up as well.

Merino long underwear. Amazing stuff. Expensive, but does not need washing after every wear, so one set is all you need if you don't wear it every day. Two sets are enough if you do wear it every day. I wear knickers and a thin t-shirt under mine, and wash the woollies after 10-12 wears. Machine washable on wool or delicate cycle. Use wool detergent or liquid soap (not normal detergent).

Wool socks as well. They tend to be more robust than the underwear, being 75/25 wool/nylon, so can often just go in the regular wash. Hiking socks are often not the best for warmth, because they prioritise padding over warmth. Depending on the boots you get, you might find layering wool socks with hiking socks to be a good system.

Layering is key. People often wear layers on their top half, but forget their bottom half. So wear those merino long johns under your trousers. Wool trousers if you can, otherwise fleece or corduroy. IMO cords are warmer than jeans. Another option is technical trousers from a hillwalkers' shop, as a third layer over a thin second layer.

Gloves and scarf. Thin silk gloves inside windproof fleece mittens. Skiing gloves are not always the best combination with a non-skiing coat, as the cuffs may not be compatible and you can end up with gapping at the wrist. Thin, flexible layers on your hands also allow you to put your gloved hands in your pockets for extra warmth. Scarf should be thin so that it tucks into any little bits that may be exposed, and can be tucked into your coat or hood. Silk, of course, unless you can tolerate wool on your neck (I can't, not even cashmere or merino).

Can you use heat packs with Reynauds? They are fabulous. I put one in each glove. When my fingers are no longer ice cubes I transfer the heat packs to my bra, tucking each one in just where the shoulder strap meets the cup. Really cozy.

I believe you can get battery-heated insoles and glove packs. I have a battery heated belt for back pain. It's very effective, but I don't find it comfortable under layers.

AngryLikeHades · 23/11/2024 11:51

Not what you're asking but it might be of some use to you: nifedipine is a god send to me because nothing touches my raynauds. It's a prescribed medication that widens the blood vessels.

unsync · 23/11/2024 11:51

Landsend do a really fab and long coat, the Expedition Maxi. It's what I wear in Norway when I go in January and the temps are way below 0°. Very warm and completely windproof, I've worn it in blizzard conditions and been toasty. They seem to be short on stock at the moment, but any of these would be ok. https://www.landsend.co.uk/Women/Coats_Jackets/ix-11299?prefn1=temperatureRating_22&prefv1=Warmest

According to my sibling who has Raynaulds and lives in the Alps, you must never let your feet get cold, so insulated boots and woollen socks with a silk liner. Gloves also with a silk liner and Ginko supplements to vaso dilate the blood vessels in your extremities.

Women's Coats & Jackets | Black Friday Deals | Lands' End

https://www.landsend.co.uk/Women/Coats_Jackets/ix-11299?prefn1=temperatureRating_22&prefv1=Warmest

TidalShore · 23/11/2024 11:52

Second the of you don't mind looking like a tit a dryrobe is great. I got a Snugrobe (same idea as dryrobe but half the price, and they do an equine version you can ride in) for going up to the farm to see to my horse, and this past week it's been brilliant. Not felt cold at all despite the rotten weather. When it was really cold I wore a padded jacket underneath, and with that on top I was toasty. They are so ridiculously big you can put as many layers as you want on underneath!

BlackAmericanoNoSugar · 23/11/2024 11:52

I got my DH a battery heated gilet to wear under his coat for watching DD play football, but we haven't really had cold enough weather for it. Last winter was very mild and this winter hasn't been cold on match days. But worth considering for you.