The history of integrated heated ski boots really does serve as a case study in failed product durability and functionality in real-world conditions. For about 40 years, manufacturers have tried to make heated boots viable, but they’ve consistently run into the same core issues. Durability is a major hurdle—electronic heating elements just don’t hold up well under the harsh conditions boots face. Reliability is another; even with...Hotronic Heating Solutions and the Demise of the Heated Ski Boot.