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    Default Aerogel thermal insoles

    Just curious if anyone has had any experience using Aerogel thermal insoles in cold weather hiking....

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    Sorry I haven't but I do use reflective homemade inserts that work.

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    Quote Originally Posted by wordstew View Post
    Just curious if anyone has had any experience using Aerogel thermal insoles in cold weather hiking....
    I have Aerogel insulated boots. They are nowhere near as warm as promised. Steer clear.
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    well then looks like I'm sticking with tried and true wool. However the reflective inserts to sound interesting

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    My understanding re: Aerogel is that it VERY lightweight and that it doesn't reflect heat (used by NASA to protect rocket components for instance). Not sure how this would make it a good boot insulator but would be light anyway.

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    Quote Originally Posted by JJ505 View Post
    My understanding re: Aerogel is that it VERY lightweight and that it doesn't reflect heat (used by NASA to protect rocket components for instance). Not sure how this would make it a good boot insulator but would be light anyway.

    But they appear to be marketing insoles with Aerogel.... I was just curious to see if anyone has tried them to make a comparison.

    I probably should have asked what are the lightest warmest insoles that are the most comfortable and least affected by water.

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    As I said earlier I've had very good luck with my reflective insoles. It the ground is really cold I just double them and you won't find anything cheaper!

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    You have convinced me... I think I'll give it a try

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