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Getting about in the snow - for feet.

  • 20-12-2010 2:14pm
    #1
    dogmatix
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,404 ✭✭✭


    Would anyone have advice for accessories for walking boots/shoes that add extra grip for walking on icy and slippery conditions. I’m thinking of something like a mild form of crampon that would enable me to walk home from work on icy or slippery footpaths say, or to go hiking in the hills where I would encounter frozen patches of water or compacted snow. I’m not thinking of ice climbing or anything technical like that.

    I got a pair of these recently (see link below) and found them about as useful as a Fianna Fail politician.

    http://www.safetydirect.ie/4720/Anti-Slip-Shoe-Spikes/product.aspx

    Anyone have any recommendations/experiences?


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  • #2
    blinkey 101
    Closed Accounts Posts: 629 ✭✭✭blinkey 101


    hey just do what i did i 1 tie wrap plus 1 small chain works a treat :) see pix below. or you could try golf shoes ?


  • #3
    Git101
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 660 ✭✭✭Git101


    YakTrax seem to be very popular.

    I was in 53 degrees north Blanchardstown yesterday and they were selling something similar but I didn't notice the brand name.


  • #4
    adodsk
    Closed Accounts Posts: 81 ✭✭adodsk


    Got Kahtoola Microspikes from Amazon.uk a couple of weeks back. Can run in the snow/ice with no fear of slipping. Cost £45 though and they're probably all sold out at this stage.....


  • #5
    vibe666
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 13,016 ✭✭✭✭vibe666


    apparently a nice thick wooly sock over the top of your shoes/boots will give you plenty of grip in the snow and ice as it sticks to the wool, although i'm not sure how long they'd last.

    you'd also have to put up with looking like a bit of a numpty, but i guess it depends on your priorities. :)


  • #6
    SomeFool
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,452 ✭✭✭SomeFool


    :D

    12283


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  • #7
    dogmatix
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,404 ✭✭✭dogmatix


    Many thanks for all the input - some good ideas here.


  • #8
    maglite
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,783 ✭✭✭maglite


    My regular go to for Icy Paths is a Petzl Spiky Plus,

    The Kahtoola Microspikes would be my go to if i wanted something for the hills/off road paths too.

    IMHO the YAKTRX dont last, the coils squash and break


  • #9
    vibe666
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 13,016 ✭✭✭✭vibe666


    Git101 wrote: »
    YakTrax seem to be very popular.

    I was in 53 degrees north Blanchardstown yesterday and they were selling something similar but I didn't notice the brand name.
    i just bought some yaktrax pro's yesterday lunchtime from http://www.safetydirect.ie/4715/Yaktrax-Pro-Shoe-Traction-Strap/product.aspx for myself and my wife.

    not sure how long it'll be before they arrive, but she's off work for 11 days now over xmas so they should be here by then.

    i don't imagine for a minute that this is the last we'll see of the bad weather so they should get some use when she's back at work in the city. :)

    EDIT: bloody hell, they just turned up via courier. :D

    jebus, that was fast!

    not had a chance to try them out yet as we're still making breakfast in our PJ's, but as soon as we've had a go of them i'll let everyone know how they are. :)


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