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Shoes/boots best for ice

Spikedog — Sun, 08 Dec 2024 23:26:32 GMT

Hello!

I need a suggestion on the best shoes/boots for not slipping on ice. I recently moved here from CA so don’t know what is a good brand to buy. i am 75 and need shoes/boots that are really good anti-slip as i just recently slipped on ice & hurt my knees.

i would like the boots that are ankle high but not more than a 4" shaft.

Any suggestions would be appreciated.

Thank you!

Re: Shoes/boots best for ice

rms1954 — Sun, 08 Dec 2024 23:32:56 GMT

@Spikedog Sounds like you need a personal shopper. 😝

Re: Shoes/boots best for ice

Kachina624 — Sun, 08 Dec 2024 23:42:53 GMT

@Spikedog. You can buy cleat-like spikey things that clamp or strap onto your shoes. They're probably your best bet for a safe trip on icy areas.

Re: Shoes/boots best for ice

on the bay — Sun, 08 Dec 2024 23:43:18 GMT

@Spikedog,

The best thing I can recommend are things called yaktrax or any similar called boot or shoe ice grippers, or ice cleats that slip over your boot or shoe. They have spikes on the bottom that grip into the ice.

I think I got mine from QVC or HSN originally and got some for my mother too.

But you can get them anywhere for all different prices. Just put that in your search bar and you'll have all kinds come up.

They make you feel really confident that you won't fall from slipping again.

Re: Shoes/boots best for ice

Spikedog — Sun, 08 Dec 2024 23:44:53 GMT

Thank you for your helpful response

Re: Shoes/boots best for ice

Spikedog — Sun, 08 Dec 2024 23:45:20 GMT

Thank you for your helpful response

Re: Shoes/boots best for ice

Bonkers1 — Mon, 09 Dec 2024 00:00:28 GMT

I have to agree with other posters. I have the cleat type ice grippers that slide over your shoes or boots. I leave them on all winter and gives me a secure feeling when I am outside. I got them either here or Amazon. Reasonably priced.

Re: Shoes/boots best for ice

haddon9 — Mon, 09 Dec 2024 00:09:50 GMT

I have found the very best thing for ice is something called Yak Trax or another ice gripper brand. It is almost impossible to fall since it digs into the ice. However you don't want to wear them in the house since it could damage your floors.

They are a stretchy item that slips on over your shoes or boots. I got mine here many years ago on the Q.

What prompted me to get them was one day when DH was at work I tried to retrieve our trash can from the middle of the street where it had slid after the garbage truck came aound. It was almost impossible for me to get to the bottom of the drive. I saw the presentation and decided to give them a try.

They don't sell that brand here anymore but they do have them on Amazon. The Q offers this right now: F09440.

If it's going to be icy I will wear both my snow boots and those over them.

Re: Shoes/boots best for ice

SilleeMee — Mon, 09 Dec 2024 00:44:01 GMT

A pair of good quality snow boots with real rubber bottoms are very good for walking on ice. The rubber soles are made to grip the ice and snow better than most other kinds of soles. Nothing will totally prevent slipping but that's what to look for...vulcanized rubber soles on a snow boot, like snow tires on a car are made of.

Re: Shoes/boots best for ice

Desert Lily — Mon, 09 Dec 2024 00:51:18 GMT

@SpikedogSorry to hear about your fall. I wear Skechers boots in the snow & ice. Winter boots should have the traction with deep grooves & pattern on the bottom to help prevent falls. I'm sure there are other brands that have traction on the bottom.

I try very hard to never walk on ice, & I keep ice melt pellets on hand in case I need them for my porch or sidewalk.

Re: Shoes/boots best for ice

Venezia — Mon, 09 Dec 2024 01:05:06 GMT

@Spikedog - You don't say where you've moved to (so what kind of winter you're going to have). We have a 710-foot driveway and we're in Northern New England. In winter, I keep a pair of boots with YakTrax on, by the door, and wear them to go get the mail or if I have to walk across the yard, when it's icy.

I have plenty of other boots that are good in snow, but that one pair always has the YakTrax on all season.

And definitely - don't wear them inside or on anything else. They're made to grip on ice. You'd need to take other boots/shoes to change into, to drive or wear indoors. If you don't want to go that route, rubber, deep-tread soles are your best bet.

And even with preventative measures - small steps!

Re: Shoes/boots best for ice

Desertdi — Mon, 09 Dec 2024 03:25:38 GMT

Add-on ice cleats:

Re: Shoes/boots best for ice

shoptilyadropagain — Thu, 12 Dec 2024 20:15:53 GMT

I swear by Yaxtrax!! I purchased my first pair here many years ago. They were beginning to show a little wear a couple of years ago so I ordered some from Amazon. However, I'm still wearing my original pair and feel comforted knowing I have a spare pair of them.

I actually wore them this morning.

Re: Shoes/boots best for ice

faeriemoon — Mon, 16 Dec 2024 17:31:32 GMT

If you're really worried about ice specifically, you're going to need the Yak Trax (or similar item) that everyone is talking about.

If you're simply worried about slippery conditions in general, a decent pair of snow boots should provide adequate traction. However, you still have to be careful. It's also helpful to have your hands free and available to break your fall. In other words, in slippery conditions don't be shlepping packages and bags around.

Re: Shoes/boots best for ice

Kachina624 — Mon, 16 Dec 2024 18:47:57 GMT

@Spikedog. On air this Monday morning.