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Help with winter shoes/boots for snow!!
sarahstopspending
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Hiya
Bit of a random post I suppose, but I'm sure I'm not the only person who will be going through the same!
I have an unbelievable fear (always have) of falling in ice/snow, made worse last year when a colleague fell, breaking her ankle requiring pins put in :eek:
so this year I really want to find a pair of boots or shoes I can wear to work that have a decent grip on them. I work in a hospital so I can change shoes when I get in so they dont need to be smart!!
Can anyone help? I'm already starting to worry about it, and theres no sign of snow or ice yet!! But I'm sure you'll forgive me, as its not completely irrational!!
Any help would be really, really appreciated!
:beer:
Bit of a random post I suppose, but I'm sure I'm not the only person who will be going through the same!
I have an unbelievable fear (always have) of falling in ice/snow, made worse last year when a colleague fell, breaking her ankle requiring pins put in :eek:
so this year I really want to find a pair of boots or shoes I can wear to work that have a decent grip on them. I work in a hospital so I can change shoes when I get in so they dont need to be smart!!
Can anyone help? I'm already starting to worry about it, and theres no sign of snow or ice yet!! But I'm sure you'll forgive me, as its not completely irrational!!
Any help would be really, really appreciated!
:beer:
Debt 1: Personal Loan £88 per month til 2010
Debt 2: Overdraft of £900 limit, now down to £500, should be down to £200 by end of April and then cleared end of May
Debt 3: Credit Card £500 - haven't spent on it in a long time, so just to pay off the £500
Debt 2: Overdraft of £900 limit, now down to £500, should be down to £200 by end of April and then cleared end of May
Debt 3: Credit Card £500 - haven't spent on it in a long time, so just to pay off the £500
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Go to a ski shop and take a look at the snow boots/shoes. This kind of thing: http://www.snowandrock.com/Activity/Ski/Footwear/Snow+Boots/List/0
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You need a pair of good old reliable wellingtons. Years ago they were practical but not all that stylish. They have come a long way
We could all learn a little something from the weather. It pays no attention to criticism.0 -
do wellingtons have good grip in ice?Debt 1: Personal Loan £88 per month til 2010
Debt 2: Overdraft of £900 limit, now down to £500, should be down to £200 by end of April and then cleared end of May
Debt 3: Credit Card £500 - haven't spent on it in a long time, so just to pay off the £5000 -
sarahstopspending wrote: »do wellingtons have good grip in ice?
I think they do - have never slipped or fallen in the snow/ice since I have worn wellies. Years ago, when very high heels were my thing, I slipped on ice and made a complete fool of myself
I have become a lot more sensible with age. I would definitely recommend wellies. We could all learn a little something from the weather. It pays no attention to criticism.0 -
I always use snow chains on my boots or even my trainers.One of my friends is blind and was always out walking with her Guide Dog,it was only after asking her how she always was striding out with no fear of falling,that she laughed and said look at what is on my boots.Needless to say I went on line and bought myself a pair have never had a fear of slipping on the ice since.
I bought mine from ebay,but hope I can post this link,
http://www.snowchainwarehouse.co.uk/snow_chains/shoe_chains_prices_253.html
lets you see what they look like they are made by Rud,google RUD Snow Chains & Shoe Chains if this link does not work.Hope this helps.Credit Cards, Vanquis £3000 Capitalone £1500
Accessory(sygma) £1250
Littlewoods £2900,Very £16000 -
There was a big craze last year for wearing skiing type snow boots in the snow. They looked something like this:
http://www.shudoo.co.uk/P~SN-PPLE~Snowjoggers+Patent+Purple
Topshop, Shudoo. Amazon, Office and various other high street stores were selling them, not sure how or if the grip works as I've only ever seen pictures of them on the net, but have heard Hunter wellies have poor grip. I have a pair from Millets which seem to be ok, but don't think your going to fine any pair that stop all skidding- think about it- even cars can't stop skidding in the snow, and as danger goes, I'd think they would be number one for skidless gripping, if they can't invent it for cars, then I doubt it exists for boots and shoes.0 -
If only I had the ability to invent something....sadly I think November - Feb will always be a stressful time for me Debt 1: Personal Loan £88 per month til 2010
Debt 2: Overdraft of £900 limit, now down to £500, should be down to £200 by end of April and then cleared end of May
Debt 3: Credit Card £500 - haven't spent on it in a long time, so just to pay off the £5000 -
Morning
You are definitely not the only person going through this - cos I am too! Like you, I am already worrying!!
I have spent many an autumn combing the shops til I found something and up until now the best I have found is taking boots/shoes to a cobbler and asking them to put non slip soles on!
I also have found Markon boots (from QVC) not too bad.0 -
Do you have a Sports Direct near you? If so, get yourself in there & pick up a pair of Campri Apres-Ski boots. AKA moon boots.
They're black, just over a tenner- and if a clumsy moo like me can walk up & down steep alpine snow covered slopes as sure footed as a mountain goat in them, you'll be fine!
These are the same as mine, but they do different designs
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/CAMPRI-SKI-WINTER-BOOTS_W0QQitemZ370284843358QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_Sporting_Goods_Skiing_Snowboard_Boots_CV?hash=item5636b2515e
They'll last an age- all my kids have them too- and be the warmest, cosiest things on your feet ever!Only dead fish go with the flow...0 -
I bought my Mum some "get a grip" shoe straps from QVC as she was scared of falling on ice after a hip replacement. They are rubber straps with spikes which go over your normal boots/shoes. She loves them and they restored her confidence when walking on ice and compacted snow. You can also buy replacement spikes for them should you walk quite a bit on bare pavements and wear them down. Sorry can't post links but you'll find them on QVC search for get a grip. I think there are a couple of choices. HTH0
You need a pair of good old reliable wellingtons. Years ago they were practical but not all that stylish. They have come a long way 
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