Camel lined ankle boots on a throw, next to a linen-wrapped gift and a knit scarf

What to give someone who's always cold?

We all know someone who keeps their jumper on in the middle of May, adjusts the heating in every room and slips under a throw as soon as they sit down. For this person, the ideal gift isn't hard to find: anything that brings warmth will be welcomed with a big smile. You just need to aim well.

In short

Start with the feet: that's where people who feel the cold suffer most.
Choose gifts used every day rather than a gadget.
Add a cosy extra for a complete gift.

For the feet: the most appreciated gift

People who feel the cold all say it: their feet stay cold the longest. A good lined style is often the gift that gets the most use.

For home: a slipper lined up to the ankle, like our Merano slipper, which keeps the warmth in right where it escapes.
For going out without getting chilly: a sherpa-lined bootie, like the Cortina bootie, with a thick sole that insulates from the cold ground.
For both: a lined clog with a treaded sole, like the Bormio clog, which goes from the living room to the doorstep seamlessly.
As an extra: a nice pair of wool socks.

Open box with tissue paper, vegan suede clogs and pink lined slippers beside it

For the body: wrapping up

A thick throw in chunky knit or soft fleece, always within reach on the sofa.
A long cardigan or a poncho for indoors, so they no longer depend on the thermostat.
Fingerless gloves for typing without frozen fingers.

For the home: little sources of warmth

A hot-water bottle with a soft cover, to slip to the foot of the bed.
A candle with warm, woody or spicy notes.
An insulated mug to keep tea hot for longer.

To warm up from the inside: experiences

A voucher for a hammam or sauna, a cooking class for slow-cooked dishes, a box of hot chocolates or winter herbal teas: warming experiences often leave a bigger impression than yet another object.

Mistakes to avoid

The fun but useless gadget, which will end up at the back of a drawer.
A style that's too thin: for someone who feels the cold, a thick lining makes all the difference.
The wrong size: find out their usual size and check our size guide. Size exchanges are free for 60 days.