Which winter boots

pondskater_2

After the very painful experience of landing on my bum last winter - I live on a steep hill in Scotland - I am looking for some sturdy, warm, non-slip (not too expensive) boots - do any of you good people have any recommendations. I have a few pairs of boots but when it comes to the slip test they all come up a leetle bit short

Nile

pondskater wrote: »

After the very painful experience of landing on my bum last winter - I live on a steep hill in Scotland - I am looking for some sturdy, warm, non-slip (not too expensive) boots - do any of you good people have any recommendations. I have a few pairs of boots but when it comes to the slip test they all come up a leetle bit short

Hello pondskater

Would something like these boots be suitable?

http://www.cottontraders.co.uk/boots-/faux-fur-lined-boots/invt/aq10502/

The £45 price tag is a bit steep and I'm sure you can find the same boots for around £25 at outlet stores and the SportsDirect/Sports Soccer type stores.;)

This similar pair of boots is only £18

http://www.sportsdirect.com/campri-snow-boots-ladies-276077

They have rubber soles so are waterproof like wellies..... but they are a lot more comfortable and warm. They also have decent tread giving good grip in slippery conditions.

I have a pair of the Cotton Traders type boots and walked in slush, snow and icy conditions last winter. My feet were warm and I didn't slip or fall.:D Admittedly I don't live on a steep hill............but I think these boots would help you get through the winter.

Regards

Nile

pondskater_2

Nile wrote: »

Hello pondskater

Would something like these boots be suitable?

http://www.cottontraders.co.uk/boots-/faux-fur-lined-boots/invt/aq10502/

The £45 price tag is a bit steep and I'm sure you can find the same boots for around £25 at outlet stores and the SportsDirect/Sports Soccer type stores.;)

This similar pair of boots is only £18

http://www.sportsdirect.com/campri-snow-boots-ladies-276077

They have rubber soles so are waterproof like wellies..... but they are a lot more comfortable and warm. They also have decent tread giving good grip in slippery conditions.

I have a pair of the Cotton Traders type boots and walked in slush, snow and icy conditions last winter. My feet were warm and I didn't slip or fall.:D Admittedly I don't live on a steep hill............but I think these boots would help you get through the winter.

Regards

Nile

Hey Nile, thanks for the info, off to have a browse.

JG82

Hi, I also live on a steep hill in Scotland :rotfl:Didn't fall last year thanks to my boots but fell the previous year whilst walking my dogs.
Last year I practically lived in my wellies as they gave a great grip. I also found my Bearpaw boots to have a good grip on them. Bought them from TK Maxx for around £40, worth every penny.

youth_leader

hi I'm looking for boots too - but I think Lakeland were selling some sort of metal 'crampons' you could put onto your boots/shoes? We've got 18 steps up to our front door and they were sold ice last winter - and Ive heard we are due for snow next month. will come back if I find them .. going to look for Bear paw now!

denise38

If you find anything I would be interested. Bought boots from Cotton Traders comfy but I still fell on my backside. Tried wellies still fell . Bought Hi Tech snow boots lovely and warm but again no use on ice. Thinking I will just hibernate when ice comes and not go out . Or move from Scotland to somewhere warmer!!

clairibel

You didn't say what size you are but Next have some kids ones upto size 7 and so do Very.

Snow boots search

Jack Wolfskin £38

Amazon winter boots

dibuzz

I have the cotton trader ones, lovely and warm and great for snow but they didn't perform well in ice with a staffy trying to pull me the opposite way.

LadyDee

youth_leader wrote: »

hi I'm looking for boots too - but I think Lakeland were selling some sort of metal 'crampons' you could put onto your boots/shoes? We've got 18 steps up to our front door and they were sold ice last winter - and Ive heard we are due for snow next month. will come back if I find them .. going to look for Bear paw now!

Check out Wintertrax on QVC - these would enable you to walk up a steep icy hill! Two pairs for a total of £22.20. Well worth it to save a fall.

alisont

I second the vote for winter tracks or Yak Trax - I use to be so scared of going out on snow/ice and spent a fortune on taxis to/from work but once I got the ice chain type grips I have not slipped and could even power walk on snow! Improved my confidence no end.

Just remember to take them off if going in places like Tescos as they make you skate round on tiled floors:rotfl:

moneysaverboy

In the latest lakeland catalogue they have grips you can add to regular boots to help you walk on icy surfaces better - think they were around £8-10 a pair.