Online - December 20, 2005

Wet Dreams

Electric Shoe Dryers

Poll your ten closest pals on major issues like Heath vs. Jake, gold vs. silver, Coke vs. Pepsi, and you’re likely to discover a great divide.

But when it comes to soggy socks and wet boots you’ll probably find universal consensus: They suck. Nothing lovable about cold, waterlogged toes or a ruined pair of pricey boots — no matter how you spin it.

Which is why everyone can agree that electric shoe dryers are the find of the season. A pair of aluminum inserts, they’re designed to heat up and dry out your footwear in just a few hours. The balanced flow of warm air makes them safe for all kinds of materials (leather, suede, and fleece), and they’re super easy to use. Just plug them into an outlet and slide them into your shoes.

The downside? They’re imported from Scandinavia and hard to come by stateside, so you don’t get to decide whether you get a red or blue pair.

Cold comfort, indeed.

Available online at wishingfish.com.