bluekarin Posted December 27, 2009 Share Posted December 27, 2009 Right, well, as the heading says, I am very nervous about walking on the ice and slippery surfaces. So much so, my hubby has to take the kids to school in the mornings if its icy. I've always been a bit nervous, but its got worse since I broke my ankle 4 years ago (which incidently wasn't on ice but on a damp slope in the back garden in the middle of summer!) I am on the search for suitable footwear so I feel more confident about walking on the ice. I bought myself some of these for Christmas http://www.presentsformen.co.uk/product-PFM-Ice-Grippers-6073/ but I still didn't feel really safe. So, can anyone recommend anything? Are Timberland boots any good as my current DM's tread has worn away and will need to be replaced soon and this is what I am thinking of replacing them with. Cheers me dears Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A chickychickychick-ENN!! Posted December 27, 2009 Share Posted December 27, 2009 Postmen use chains on their shoes. May be worth asking a postie where they get them from. They're supposed to be very effective. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluekarin Posted December 27, 2009 Author Share Posted December 27, 2009 Postmen use chains on their shoes. May be worth asking a postie where they get them from. They're supposed to be very effective. Ours doesn't. He slips and slides all over the place! But I shall be on the look out for one who does Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted December 27, 2009 Share Posted December 27, 2009 My neighbour swears by wearing old socks on the outside of your shoes. My sister has some of those grippy things and likes them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ms Marple Posted December 28, 2009 Share Posted December 28, 2009 I have been fine so far this year in my Timberland boots- especially in the ice and snow. They are not ankle boots but knee- length ones. I actually felt more confident in them than in my fancy North Face walking boots. Although to be fair the iced snow is now like glass around our way and so probably treacherous in most footwear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chucky Mama Posted December 28, 2009 Share Posted December 28, 2009 Postmen use chains on their shoes. May be worth asking a postie where they get them from. They're supposed to be very effective. My postie has them but was given them years and years ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted December 28, 2009 Share Posted December 28, 2009 I've just ordered some of these. **Yaktrack** Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted December 28, 2009 Share Posted December 28, 2009 I've just ordered some of these. **Yaktrack** I've got some of these but haven't used them yet as I'm still too scared to walk on ice since a nasty knee injury 7 years ago, slipping on ice. I may get a chance to wear them tomorrow...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olly Posted December 28, 2009 Share Posted December 28, 2009 Gosh that's interesting Egluntyne - if I buy a pair, it's almost guaranteed never to snow again, or at least not until I've put them away in a safe place and forgotten where it is! Seriously, they look practical, the last ten days or so have been a nightmare as the pavements where I live were like glass. I fell over once, luckily not injuring myself badly although I have a whopping great bruise. I might get some of these, thanks for the tip. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlottechicken Posted December 28, 2009 Share Posted December 28, 2009 I bought some of those Yaktraks for mum a few years ago, we've had fairly clear pavements ever since Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted December 28, 2009 Share Posted December 28, 2009 I bought some of those Yaktraks for mum a few years ago, we've had fairly clear pavements ever since I think we bought them at the same time Claire Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlottechicken Posted December 28, 2009 Share Posted December 28, 2009 I think we bought them at the same time Claire Ooh, we did! Just did a search and it was three years ago! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted December 30, 2009 Share Posted December 30, 2009 My Yaktracks arrived this morning! Tried them out earlier when seeing to the hens. Very impressed. Added bonus - they fit over Crocs wellies! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted December 30, 2009 Share Posted December 30, 2009 I was wondering if they'd be worth getting . Bet the snow would be all gone by the time I got a pair though . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted December 30, 2009 Share Posted December 30, 2009 I was wondering if they'd be worth getting . Bet the snow would be all gone by the time I got a pair though . I dunno....I only ordered mine 48 hours ago! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted December 30, 2009 Share Posted December 30, 2009 Those look good Egluntyne, might have to invest in some. They look just like the snow chains we used when driving through the Alps. I have been wearing my usual Cotton Traders snow boots, which are fur lined - they keep me toasty and are also very grippy in the ice and snow. We're on a hill, and the road doesn't get gritted (usually, although it did this year) and ends up like sheet ice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A chickychickychick-ENN!! Posted December 30, 2009 Share Posted December 30, 2009 Did you get the standard ones or the pro ones Egluntyne? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted December 30, 2009 Share Posted December 30, 2009 The standard ones. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valkyrie Posted December 30, 2009 Share Posted December 30, 2009 What a brilliant idea. I'm thinking of mum and how difficult it was when we went shopping. Hopefully if I get them for the future then we won't see the ice here ever again! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarrensWorld Posted December 30, 2009 Share Posted December 30, 2009 Moon Boots, keep your feet toasty warm, and you'll never ever slip on the ice. Just tap Moon Boots into Amazon. You'll be glad you did...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
