Many of us look forward to a hot summer season but the apparel brands think one or two seasons ahead and prepare for the next winter already now.

So even if you can not imagine right now to have cold feet again you might be interested in knowing that Columbia Sportswear will launch this autumn the Omni-Heat Boots that will keep your feet cozy warm on the coldest days thanks to an electronic heating system inside the shoes.

Columbia Sportswear has already claimed the innovator spot with the launch of the electrically heated Bugathermo last season, a hot looking shoe with battery powered heating.

This years model (no product image available yet) will feature electric powered thermal technology with state of the art carbon based heater, 4-6 hours of continuous heat from the integrated battery. Battery charging is dane via USB cable which are included when buying the Omni-Heat Boots.

The expected retail price will be around $300,- for black and $350,- for Camo. We will keep you posted about the launch of this hot boots from Columbia Sportswear.

We are a few days away from the official begin of autumn, time to look for clothing and shoes to keep us comfy warm during the cold days to come.

Announcing just in time to make it to the winter outfit shopping list, Columbia Sportswear offers an option to keeping our feet warm with the Bugathermo for men and the Snow Hottie for women, two high tech winter boot models with integrated, active heating.

Cold feet are a nightmare for many people. How often have I dreamed having a heater in my shoe while waiting in the cold for a taxi or bus.

The heated boots contain a innovative, rechargeable heating system that keeps feet warm for up to eight hours. Three temperature settings adjust to the coldest conditions, and with waterproof, breathable Omni-Tech, the feet stays dry and comfy warm.

The three temperature settings are easy to read and use via the LED ankle button, letting you customize your heating system on the go – cool.

Internal lithium polymer batteries deliver the heating power and are easily recharged with the included adapter. So in future don;t only charge tour cellphone but also your shoes.

Columbia Sportswear heated boots will be available soon but we have found the Bugathermo at this online store with a price tag of $249.99. Quite a cool/hot price point for such great looking high tech boots. Staying warm during the coming winter season is not as priceless as it was in the past.