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For those of you who suffer from cold tootsies here is a quite simple and cheap sole-ution. Take your favourite slippers for example, these or any other boots and shoes can easily be adapted. Electric iron heating elements are the thing to use. 12v ones will afford you better mobility than AC mains ones. These elements are usually constructed with elements trapped between two bits of Mica so all will be nice and safe. So whichever type of elements you choose just trim around them with scissors to fit into your footwear of choice and make holes at the back of the heels for the electrical wires to poke through and connect them to little plug sockets, these plugs and sockets can be bought at electrical shops like Maplins, just explain what you want them for to ensure you get ones suitable. The connection plug pairs of wires can be joint into one ensuring that enough slack is provided to suit your stride and then either a 13amp plug for mains power or a couple of crocodile clips for 12v can be stuck on the other end. The irons temperature control rheostat switch can be incorporated in these wires, ideally within reach strapped to the leg just above the knee would be ideal. To be fully mobile the 12v version is the best choice as say a nice big 135amp battery can be carried to power your foot heaters, either carried upon your back on a mountaineers frame or in front of you on a tray hung from a strap around the neck, just like the ice cream lady at the pictures. Can also be fitted with a fag lighter plug for use in the car too. Before using the mains powered foot warmers I suggest going barefoot for long country rambles over lots of stony ground, this will harden the soles of the feet and should insulate them from possible electric shocks, don't forget to put an appropriate fuse in the plug. I have a feeling I might have done this wheeze before a couple of years ago. Anyhow, it's done now, so there you have it ''warm cheesy feet''.