what shoes for snow and ice?

[loltolhurst]

not just for uk but i need some for evenings at ski resort. any recommendations? like the look of saloman fastpackers but one review says theyre not that good in the wet. Dont like a huge heavy boots but something light, slip proof and waterproof.

that said for £20 decathlon do some shoes that are designed for snow anyone tried these?

ta

[pugwash4x4]

Icegrips are what you want- work far better than a new pair of shoes

http://www.icegrips.co.uk/icegrips1.html

[HOGEPH]

[loltolhurst]

pugwash4x4 said:

Icegrips are what you want- work far better than a new pair of shoes

http://www.icegrips.co.uk/icegrips1.html

theyre quite funky what happens when you get in the pub do u scratch everything with them?

[ShadownINja]

pugwash4x4 said:

Icegrips are what you want- work far better than a new pair of shoes

http://www.icegrips.co.uk/icegrips1.html

Perfect although you will look like a tool in them.

[bonsai]

What you definitely don't want to wear is shoes with a 100% smooth leather sole like I foolishly did on Thursday.

[shirt]

but leather soles means pissed 'bet you a fiver i can slide furthest' contests!

i have had a pair of these for about 4 years. only wear them in winter, super grippy soles with a padded tongue and sole making them the comfiest/warmest things i have ever put on my feet. totally waterproof ime.

http://size.co.uk/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/Produc...

[ShadownINja]

I discovered my skate shoes are fine in snow but I might as well be wearing smart shoes when walking over ice.

[Killer2005]

HTH

[Mobile Chicane]

I have a pair of Salomon 'snow clogs' which work perfectly well. Bought from Snow + Rock years ago, I'm not sure if they're still available.

[Pesty]

£10 quid minus 30 can't go wrong
look a bit of a mong like

http://www.surplusandadventure.com/shop/boots-walk...

[Huntsman]

No point asking me, I went out the fornt door yesterday morning and went flat on my arse.

Looked a right tt.

[honestbob]

I've worn my black traditional golf shoes before now. Metal spikes,waterproof,comfy and virtually slip free. (not very kind on wooden floors though)

[rolex]

I've been breaking in a pair of Northface hedgehogs recently, very light and comfortable. Fully waterproof with a gortex lining. The tread pattern gives excellent grip on ice and snow.

http://www.walking.org/p/north-face-hedgehog-xcr-r...

Edited by rolex on Tuesday 22 December 21:45

[FunkyNige]

Ze Germans just put a big pair of socks over the top of their shoes. Never tried it myself but sounds sensible!

[redtwin]

Seems to work for tyres, so why not shoes?

[Kermit power]

I've always wondered... When you get those "injury vultures for you" type adverts where they've sued people for millions because someone slipped on their floor, how come it's always the floor manufacturer that gets sued, and not the manufacturer of the shoes they were wearing at the time?

Come to that, why don't they sue the manufacturer of the fkwit who slipped? Oi, Mum & Dad, sling yer 'ooks, it's my 'ouse now!

[Pesty]

FunkyNige said:

Ze Germans just put a big pair of socks over the top of their shoes. Never tried it myself but sounds sensible!

hmmm wont they just get all wet and soggy and heavy and cold


thats not sensible at all, unless by sensible youy meant fking stupid

[Famous Graham]

Pesty said:

£10 quid minus 30 can't go wrong
look a bit of a mong like

http://www.surplusandadventure.com/shop/boots-walk...

They pay you 20 quid to wear them?

Hmm...


Well, fair enough I guess

[MitchT]

I've got some Kahtoola Microspikes which you can attach to any footwear. They're amazing - you can walk on solid ice and feel as secure as you would if walking on dry tarmac.