DRYGUYDryGuy Unisex's Travel Dry DX Shoe Dryers, Orange and Black, One Size

I bought these to take on ski trips and dry and warm my boots each evening. I’ve used them for one season and they worked perfectly. The cords in the plug make them a little cumbersome to pack, but I found a nylon bag that works well to hold them. They are very quiet and my boots were always warm and dry after using them overnight I’ve probably used them a dozen times and they’re holding up well, but I will update this review after another season based on their performance so far I recommend them and they are good value compared to others on the market.

Works perfectly, compact storage and dry boots what a great deal

First the good: The overall design of these dryers appears to be solid and includes sufficient lengths of cable that do NOT don't require the shoes/boots to be placed within a foot or two of the outlet. In addition, the cables are long enough to be placed inside a tall pair of boots. I also like the way they integrated a simple adapter that allows you to use a 12v power outlet in a vehicle or wall outlet. A nice feature for those intending to use in a vehicle while traveling or plug into any standard 110vac wall outlet. To my knowledge, very few dryers offer this handy feature. Price is on par with other portable boot dryers.The 'not so great': The heating elements in each unit barely reaches 100 F. degrees. Supporting claim's that the units produce little or no heat (Human body = 98.6 F.). The integrated fans aren't terribly powerful but work just fine (better if the air being moved was heated!) The fans however are placed in the toe area of the shoe, which if pushed too far forward will limit the fans ability to effectively circulate air. A small/narrow shoe will compound this problem. Therefore the best way to resolve this issue is to fully insert the dryer, then retract a 1/2"The package states 3-5 hrs. dry time, which in my limited experience seems realistic for a pair of damp, sweaty sneakers or dress shoes. I didn't have a chance to test before returning this product however I'm firmly convinced this model would NOT adequately dry a pair of wet insulated boots.During one of my drying sessions, I plugged the unit into a 120vac watt meter, which indicated both boot dryers were consuming a total of 11 watts. To put that in perspective, an incandescent night light bulb is ~5 watts. Subtract a watt or two for the fans and power supply, and you're likely to be left with ~4 watts of heat being generated by each dryer. This simply is not enough to dry a pair of wet insulated boots or shoes,Who should buy this product? Anyone who intends to use this product frequently, is concerned about energy consumption and requires a shoe dryer that will safely dry a pair of damp gym sneakers or leather dress shoes over night inside a temperature controlled environment. If you intend to use this product in a damp and/or unheated space such as a garage or mud room to dry wet boots or shoes, please consider another product!!In closing, while this product didn't meet my needs, I gave it 4 stars because the dryers will work great for those who (1). understand and accepts its limitations (2). requires a 12v travel friendly product and (3). appreciates its ability to have essentially NO affect on their monthly energy bill!

I have two sets of these boot dryers. They were recommended at the ski shop to dry my ski boots gently without heat that could warp my fisher heat molded boot. My husband wanted one to to put in his boot bag for when he skis without me so we bought a second one. I purchase my first one in 2018 and teach skiing so I used this at least for one pair of boots every night in a 5 month ski season and this season the wall outlet quit working (wires pulled out a little from me yanking it out of the wall). The cigarette lighter plug in still works so the unit still works. I can dry two or three pairs of ski boots (they are damp from sweat or a little snow not soaked) and it very minimally warms them if i plug it in to the car on the way to the hill so the boots are malleable and go on easier without being too hot so they could be bent/stretched out of shape as they are heat moldable. Works, travels easy right in my boot bag and has lasted 7 years so far, can't beat that.

These dryers are great when they work. Therein lies the rub!!! I've been through FOUR pair so far in two ski seasons. Yes, you read that right. FOUR PAIR!!! They are cheaply made and one unit or the other always just stops working. WHY, you ask. Made in China to begin with. Apparently, there is no quality control with the manufacturing process. The 12V plugs are a pain as well, as they will disconnect with the slightest movement, a real problem when driving to the ski area with the dryers plugged into the car. The 12V wall plug is no better, as it will disconnect with only the slightest movement as well. Bottom line, when they work, they're great. Just don't expect to get much life out of them. And at $50.00 plus, there's no real value to this product. Also, don't expect anything from the manufacturer/U.S. reps. I've tried calling the number on the package to try for warranty exchange, sending them pictures and all the other nonsense they require before they even consider warranty or exchange. And guess what?? I've never heard back from them. We're talking months since I sent them all the info and video they required. Go Figure!!!!!! (the number on the package gets you to Implus, the U.S. distributor I assume.) You can roll the dice and end up with a pair that might last a year or two, or, you will most likely end up like me with a bunch of orange paper weights!!!! Again, to be clear, this is a great product when it works, but reliability is almost non-existent. And don't expect any manufacturer's assistance or any customer service. Good luck with that!!!!!!

Picked this up for ski boot drying when I fly to the resorts. The important part of drying boots is airflow and not heat. Even though the fan is small, it provides enough airflow inside the ski boot to accomplish drying the boots. The heat is nice in that it is basically body temp and does not impact the liners or footbeds. Not sure how quickly it would take to dry out the boots as I just ran them through the night. Very happy with them and now I need to pick up a pair for my wife!

Excellent for drying out your ski boots overnight. I use mine everyday for the ski season and always take them on ski trips. You can plug into a standard 12v outlet or a cigarette type lighter. Makes it handy for keeping your boots warm and ready to go on the drive to the ski hill. I have been using mine for two years without any issues Highly recommend.