Beating the POXY ice - overkill?

uvarvu · 3 Dec 2010 at 11:25

So when the pavements get icy it turns into a slip fest for me. My shoes are rather good apart from their capabilities on ice so I decided to invest in a pair of these. Does anyone have anything similar? Do you think they are overkill?

Tom0 · 3 Dec 2010 at 11:27

Seem like a good idea to me! Not overkill at all.

Slipping on ice hurts!

TaKeN · 3 Dec 2010 at 11:27

Hmm.. Interesting, could do with some of these before I slip on my *** doing farm work

DBT85 · 3 Dec 2010 at 11:29

I'd say thats a great idea though i'd wonder how it feels through the sole if you are not on ice any more. Another option for some might be a pair of old football boots with metal studs.

Cuchulain · 3 Dec 2010 at 11:30

Why not make more of a meal of a brief spell of cold weather and get these instead?

http://www.petzl.com/en/pro/verticality/packs-and-accessories/accessories/crab-6

Lysander · 3 Dec 2010 at 11:30

Wear brogues. No, really.

Van Hellseek · 3 Dec 2010 at 11:30

uvarvu said:
Do you think they are overkill?

Depends how much you walk on slippery surfaces doesn't it?

I live 3 minutes from where I work, so yes. For me it would be overkill. Especially given the slippery pavements usually only last for a matter of days.

Tom0 · 3 Dec 2010 at 11:31

TaKeN said:
Hmm.. Interesting, could do with some of these before I slip on my *** doing farm work

I work on a farm also, but could never justify the cost of buying these for work.. wouldn't last a week!

Seem fine for walking around in public though..

DJMK4 · 3 Dec 2010 at 11:33

This isnt overkill.

Flame thrower shoes, this would be overkill

Saundie · 3 Dec 2010 at 11:41

I have a pair of Kahtoola microspikes, and I've been very pleased to have them over the past few days. They're probably overkill, but I've fallen over on ice enough times in the past not to care any more.

Abraham · 3 Dec 2010 at 11:43

Clas Ohlson had them for a reasonable price, not sure if there will be any now post-snow. A reasonable measure I would say. I favour big boots, lots of grip, keep my feet warm and dry.

Morgoth · 3 Dec 2010 at 11:43

I was expecting the OP to link to some crampons.

I was thoroughly disappointed.

Abraham · 3 Dec 2010 at 11:44

DJMK4 said:
This isnt overkill.

Flame thrower shoes, this would be overkill

I opened the thread expecting a video of someone flamethrowering some ice

platypus · 3 Dec 2010 at 11:50

I've almost slipped over about 10 times already, so I'd consider those.

Pookie Bear · 3 Dec 2010 at 11:56

No, not overkill. I wear something similar now - I consider £15 for a pair of spikes I can wear over any shoes a reasonable outlay to keep myself in one piece. If I hit the deck after a slip, I could seriously damage myself - I fell 15 years ago and was in agony for weeks (and still feel the occasional twinge now!).

Of course, there are plenty of macho men who think wearing any kind of protective gear makes you less of a man - where do you draw the line? Scarves, hats, wellies? Anyway, do you really care what anyone like that thinks? I know I don't

arknor · 3 Dec 2010 at 12:17

just ge a cheap pair of boots,...

ive got some 10year old boots that i wear during the snowy periods and they give loads of grip compared to trainers/shoes

Cosimo · 3 Dec 2010 at 12:22

Those are for fairies you need real crampons.

Tingtangmakadingdong · 3 Dec 2010 at 12:39

I am using http://www.yaktrax.co.uk/ and it's excellent on ice/snow, even ran in these while getting chased by chavs with snowballs

steve-h · 3 Dec 2010 at 12:39

I bought some similar... accept they're metal and grated, the ones in the OP don't look too good

danza · 3 Dec 2010 at 13:21

Good idea tbh. I use steel spikes in my golf shoes when it gets icy, and they work brilliantly.

Beating the POXY ice - overkill?

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