Made with Japanese thermal yarn, an innovative extra long looped cushion pile, coupled with a super soft thermal lining, retains heat for longer - even in chilly wellington boots. Whether you're on the hunt for a pair to wear on the slippy wooden flooring in your house, in your snowboarding boots, or to keep your toes warm on a wintery dog walk, there are plenty to choose from. They also come with a blister-free guarantee, because the inner layer stays with the foot and the outer layer moves with the shoe to reduce friction. It’s a clever system, although they do recommend sizing down to ensure as snug a fit as possible. WHEN the Winter months roll around, our toes tend to feel the cold first - and there's nothing worse than having freezing feet when trying to enjoy a brisk walk in the snow. The insulated, thermal material is basically designed to retain your body heat, keeping your feet - and toes! - warm in cold weather, and in boots.

For year round wear though, seek out your local mountain clothing shops, either in person or online. With only 5% wool they’re largely synthetic, but they remain soft, they wash well, and we didn’t experience any bunching or pressure points during an 8km walk. The toe-box section is quite large, so those with skinny feet may want to try before they buy, but we were impressed given the bargain price.