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PEET Original Boot Dryer — dry, warm boots every morning of the trip
PEET Original Electric Shoe and Boot Dryer
Reviewed by the WhyToBuyThis team · Updated September 2026 · How we choose
Perfect for
- Multi-day ski trips
- Snowboard boots too
- Mudroom by the door
- Wet gloves and shoes
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Price: $49.99
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Why this gift works
The PEET Original is an electric shoe and boot dryer with no fan: it uses gentle thermal convection, so it is silent and has no moving parts. It draws 36 watts, is safe to leave plugged in, and PEET says most footwear dries in about 4 to 8 hours or overnight. It is made in the USA and works on leather, rubber, neoprene and synthetic boots.
Putting on damp ski boots on the second morning of a trip is miserable, and cold, wet liners make for cold feet all day. Standing boots on a PEET overnight means they are dry and warm when it is time to go, which skiers tend to appreciate more than almost any other gear gift.
Who is this gift for?
Great for
- A family that skis in the same boots all week
- A skier who boot-fits their liners carefully
Think twice if
- They need boots dried fast between sessions
- Their boots are taller than 11 inches and nobody will buy extensions
The catch
It is slow on soaked boots - independent testing found drenched snowboard boots took up to 12 hours - it has no on/off switch or drip tray, and boots taller than 11 inches need the extensions sold separately.
Skip for someone who needs boots dried in an hour or two - a fan-forced dryer is faster.
Key specs
| Brand | PEET |
|---|---|
| Model | Original electric shoe and boot dryer |
| Method | Thermal convection, no fan, silent |
| Power | 36 W, 120 V |
| Drying time | About 4-8 hours or overnight (maker) |
| Size | 9.5 x 9.5 x 22 in, 2.5 lb |
| Made in | USA |
| Warranty | 25 years if registered within 10 days (maker) |
Worth knowing before you buy
- Boots over 11 inches need PEET's 12-inch extensions, sold separately.
- It has no on/off switch; unplug it to turn it off.
Why we like it
- Silent, with no fan or moving parts
- Dry, warm boots by morning
- Made in the USA
- A 25-year warranty when registered
What to look for in a boot dryer
- Convection or fan. Convection dryers are silent and gentle; fan dryers are faster but louder.
- Boot height. Tall boots may need extension tubes.
- Warranty. A long warranty is a good sign for something that runs every night of a trip.
Questions people ask
PEET says 4 to 8 hours or overnight for most footwear; very wet boots can take longer.
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