Best shoe ice & snow grips according to redditors
We found 93 Reddit comments discussing the best shoe ice & snow grips. We ranked the 53 resulting products by number of redditors who mentioned them. Here are the top 20.
We found 93 Reddit comments discussing the best shoe ice & snow grips. We ranked the 53 resulting products by number of redditors who mentioned them. Here are the top 20.
Looks like snow cleats/crampons.
I posted this on the other thread too, but I can't recommend these enough. After I broke my kneecap on the ice two weeks ago, I've been using these whenever I go out. I couldn't detect loss of traction on sidewalks last night, even when people walking next to me were slipping.
I work a desk job as well, but the perk in mine is that we are in a very large office campus (think like, walking paths around a lake, underground hallways between buildings, etc).
1.) Park farther away when you run errands. Other pros - less likely to have someone ding your car.
2.) Drink more water - more walks to fill up your water bottle and more walks to the bathroom.
3.) Semi-schedule it. Maybe not a reminder, but if you catch yourself browsing the internet because you're slow on work for a bit, get up and go for a walk instead.
4.) As for the upcoming weather... go anyways! I'm in MI, so we get it just like you do. I'll trudge around the neighborhood (or run) in some insulated running tights or cross-country ski pants when its snowy, and I even have some Yaktrax for when its really bad out.
I've lived in Iowa nearly ten years now and I always seem to slip and fall no matter how carefully I try to emulate a penguin. I finally gave up and bought a product called ICETrekkers which are basically tire chains that you pull on over your shoes. You still have to be careful but it's not nearly as bad. I used to use YakTrax but they wear out and break too often unless you're meticulous about the maintenance.
https://smile.amazon.com/Yaktrax-Traction-Cleats-Running-Snow/dp/B01LXWG09T
We lived in Juneau, AK for several years, still have a couple of pairs of these we brought back with us. Looks like I will be getting them out tomorrow.
At home: blankets, flashlights/candles, dry goods, possibly non-electronic entertainment if you get bored easily; snow shovel/snowblower, Ice Melt stuff for when the storm passes. When the power goes out, open your fridge/freezer as little as possible so that your food won't spoil from letting out the cold. Have surge protectors on your plugs for brown-outs. When it gets really cold at nights make sure to leave a tap dripping somewhere in your house so your pipes don't freeze.
In your car: rain slicker jacket and pants, warm waterproof gloves and boots, boot chains are a good idea, tarp for if you have to lay down under your car for any reason, road flares, extra blankets and/or jackets, a case of water and dry snacks, and a tow rope/chain for if you get stuck.
Hope that helps! :)
I got a pair of these little yahoos and they work like a champ. They run a pinch small so if you're between sizes definitely go bigger, especially if you're planning on using them on boots.
https://www.amazon.com/STABILicers-Traction-Cleat-Tread-Black/dp/B000GUCDDG/ref=mp_s_a_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1549859883&sr=8-4&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=ice+shoes+grippers&dpPl=1&dpID=516Xu91YIDL&ref=plSrch
FYI to all, ice gripper shoe things exist. They’re real helpful! Shouldn’t need them for a college campus but... hey ya do what you need to
I live in Boston, and Yaktrax are the way to go.
There are several companies that make shoe attachments that will help with snow/ice traction. Yak Track Run are the ones I have.
Tbh the better the traction for wetness/snow, the worse a shoe tends to be for ice. something about the hard smooth parts of the rubber touching the smooth surface of the ice tends to make a shoe extra-slippery, and leads to more falls.
The only foolproof way of dealing with ice, IMO, is to use yaktrax or a similar type of shoe cover. They basically turn any pair of shoes into cleats, digging into the ice so you can get some grip. They're also useful because if the weather changes during the day (say it's icy when you're on your way to work in the morning, but by the time you leave there's a few inches of snow on the ground) you can just pop them off and use your shoes for their original purpose.
Happy lamp.
Might not be enough depending on the island, but...
Get these things and put them on a nice pair of boots. Also, wool/smart wool socks are amazing.
You said you're driving? Scraping off your windshield and cleaning off your car is a chore, so wake up earlier and get your car running while you're getting ready. It'll be easier once it's warm. Also clean the fuggin roof off, too many people don't and drive with a 'snow-hawk'.
Also doesn't hurt to find an empty parking lot that hasn't been plowed and learn how the car handles and what to do when it loses control.
Welcome to the North.
Base Layers definitely! For 0 degree days, you'll want a pair of snowpants.
I like wool socks (they aren't cheap ....$15-$20 a pair). They have some in the postal catalog you can use your allowance on that are really thick.
I still wear my regular Brooks shoes in the winter and just put a Tingley overshoe or boot over it when it's slushy or snowing out. My post office supplies cleats and I love the Due North style. Other brands that they buy don't stay on as well and can cause you to slide on smooth dry concrete.
I'm still searching for the perfect pair of gloves. Fingering the mail is going to chew up anything so just buy multiple pairs. They will get wet with sweat or snow so keep them on hand to change out during the day. You can have a much thicker glove for your left hand and a fingerless version for your right. Some people swear by handwarmers. I don't care for them. For 0 degree days I'm still wearing my Hanz Chillblocker gloves with a liner glove that I bought with my uniform allowance but I don't see them available anymore.
They are definitely these. here is an example from amazon.
Huge Fan of These
I wore these https://www.amazon.com/STABILicers-Walk-Stabilicers-Traction-Cleat/dp/B000GUEAVO/ and it was great, not a single slip!
I use Yaktrax. They grip pretty well but I'm always careful going down hills.
Invest in those cleats that you strap over your shoes. They’ve saved my ass, literally, hundreds of times.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B000GUEAVO/ref=mp_s_a_1_1/144-5153893-2917351?ie=UTF8&qid=1511821511&sr=1-1&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&dpPl=1&dpID=41-YRtKzo3L&ref=plSrch
/u/Mynthe, make the snow go away.
We're currently prepping for snow/ice (mainly ice, I believe) here in NC...it's supposed to start by Friday.
As for something you should have on your wishlist, how about [this] (http://smile.amazon.com/Due-North-Everyday-Snow-Traction/dp/B00E3OWPLG/ref=pd_sim_468_4?ie=UTF8&dpID=51pXyfJt-VL&dpSrc=sims&preST=_AC_UL160_SR160%2C160_&refRID=19ZY1JZBMPC5RYV89J3E)?
theres shit like this you can get that makes a huge difference http://www.amazon.com/Yaktrax-Walker-Traction-Cleats-Snow/dp/B009LJBEEM
I would purchase some winter running silicone cleats for your shoes like these:https://www.amazon.com/Yaktrax-Traction-Cleats-Running-Small/dp/B007S3QY16/ref=mp_s_a_1_6?keywords=winter+running+shoe+ice&qid=1567107235&s=gateway&sr=8-6
My brother dislocated his shoulder once running in the winter, doesnt take much.
Also, get yourself a pair of these: http://www.amazon.com/Stabilicers-Lite-Serious-Traction-Cleat/dp/B000GUCDDG/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1410937499&sr=8-1&keywords=stabilicers
They will make a huge difference in your winter walking.
Unless you are doing some serious hiking on ice, these crampons are all you need.
I ordered these a while ago: http://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B007S3QWKO?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_search_detailpage
I dont really use them that much so they've lasted. Only when its icy or snowing, but they keep the running paths pretty clean.
Poly tights, top and bottom, top fleece (I wear shorts too cause I'm not fond of swinging around for people), good gloves and a hat, and these: http://www.amazon.com/Yaktrax-Run-Traction-Cleats-Snow/dp/B009LJI3XM
Do like five minutes of jumping jacks inside to get your blood flowing before going in the cold an you'llbe fine.
Most ice cleats are over kill. All you really need is this:
https://www.amazon.com/StyleZ-10-Stud-Traction-Crampons-Footwear/dp/B07KM2LQXZ/ref=sr_1_12?dchild=1&keywords=ice+cleats&qid=1574347063&sr=8-12
When I lived in the Midwest, I used the ice spikes to walk to classes on campus when the weather was bad and they made a huge difference! They are super easy to slide on over most kinds of shoes also!
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https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00DBR636E/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_U_ef7QCbGMKJ9F2
Does he have anything like these? I have a pair of something similar, and they have quite literally saved my ass from slipping on ice. (They were a gift.)
i do the same - currently working from my mom's house and trying to remove any temptation to go out (everything from shovelling to stocking up groceries and giving her netflix/crave logins, haha). the same thing happened a few years ago when i was at work - she slipped and fell and broke her arm, which isn't as bad as a hip, but still disruptive. i felt bad because she was out doing something i would have done had i been home. the crappy thing was i go to great lengths to remove any chance of ice on her property (and her neighbours, even), but i can't say the same for people on the rest of the street, where she slipped.
you should look into traction devices like this for the future - they're good to have around.
I just moved to Alaska, I'm going to mostly do a treadmill and when outside (if I can get myself out the door) I'll try wearing these and a light base layer. We'll see if I survive.
Holy crap I never knew such things existed. That's really cool. Though I have to admit when I read 'chains for your shoes' I imagined actual chains somehow wrapped around shoes.
Edit: Aaand it turns out actual snow chains for shoes do exist. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B002C4BT6G
What a time to be alive.
Try amazon, you can get good pull over cleats for very cheap. I have these and they're awesome https://www.amazon.com/SPGOOD-Crampons-Stainless-Mountaineering-Spikes-Black/dp/B07XXQDY3C/ref=sr_1_2_sspa?keywords=ice+cleats&qid=1574304780&sr=8-2-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUExVzZTUEEwV0c4T0hKJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwMzg2NzIyMTdFOEhXWEI2N1VRTSZlbmNyeXB0ZWRBZElkPUEwMDUwMDg1MTdGRk1PQVRLN05GVCZ3aWRnZXROYW1lPXNwX2F0ZiZhY3Rpb249Y2xpY2tSZWRpcmVjdCZkb05vdExvZ0NsaWNrPXRydWU=
I'm trying these out this winter. Cleat attachments for your shoes
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B000GA8ROU?psc=1&ref=yo_pop_mb_pd_title
The sole lugs on the Sorel seem larger. And, if it matters to you, the style of the Sorels looks a whole lot better, especially in the non-black colors (I'm partial to the Bruno myself).
The removable inner would seal the deal for me. That's a huge advantage, because if you're wearing these every day they will get wet from the inside (unless you wear a VBL sock) and you'll want to dry them out as quickly as possible.
The main advantage I see for the Bugaboot is that it weighs less. If you're hiking in them much, that could make a difference. But if I were hiking a lot in these I would look for something even lower, lighter, and with a better waterproof/breathable membrane (eVent, Gore-Tex, or even even non-waterproof mesh with Gore-Tex socks or VBLs).
And don't forget, fit is king! It might just be worth getting both and trying them on—Zappo's has free shipping both ways. If a boot hurts your feet, its features don't even matter anymore.
Don't forget microspikes and gaiters!
If he's anything like me, maybe he wears his shoes much longer than their lifespan lasts. Being that he plays rec sports often, maybe you can get him a pair of cleats if you know his size or know someone who could get it for you without directly asking (like his fiance?). They even sell cleats for snow/ice since he's moving to Toronto. I think snowfall is pretty common there isn't it? Best of luck man, hopefully I helped a little. Happy holidays.
You can also get these grip thingies http://www.amazon.com/Yaktrax-Walker-Traction-Cleats-Snow/dp/B009LJBEEM/ref=pd_sim_sbs_468_7?ie=UTF8&dpID=41UV8n9%2BKZL&dpSrc=sims&preST=_AC_UL160_SR160%2C160_&refRID=13A388VD6Z5EJC3ZBPVS in case you wanna use your normal shoes :) If you're already in town, you can find them at Lidl or Kookenkä (they're cheaper than at Intersport). ¡¡Bienvenida y mucha suerte!! :D
In that case, winter boots, hats, gloves (and if your campus is as brilliant as mine was at snow removal, you're going to need yaktrax which ik aren't typically at home... but totally worth it).
They need these
Something like [this](http://www.Yaktrax.com/ Run Traction Cleats for Running on Snow and Ice, Medium https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B007S3QWKO/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_yWeZDbY3YAC67) would be ideal.
Hell yeah. I wore sneakers (best cushioning) most days to walk to my ad agency job (1.1 miles) through many winters. Get a few pairs of woolrich 10-mile hike socks. I swear by them.
And get something like these. There will be a few days that are almost impossible without them.
Due North All Purpose Traction Aid for Snow and Ice, Medium https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0000UQVB2/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_hFVPDb700Q2D9
As for shoes, you might try trail running shoes. They give you extra traction and are a bit more warming for your feet. If it's still too slippery, these might help: http://www.amazon.com/Yaktrax-Run-Traction-Cleats-Snow/dp/B009LJI3XM
Just slip these on any shoe.
Every member of my family seems to have thought that. I suggest you invest in some of these, they're a game changer.
Good pens. Always. Markers and white board erasers and things like that. I spent 25/hrv a piece on crappy white board markers that didn't survive me using them four hours a week over five weeks.
If you bake, an oven thermometer.
You can find measuring spoons and cups in country, but you have to go to a bigger city or EpiCenter for them.
Oh and since winter is coming: https://www.amazon.com/ICETrekkers-Chains-Large-9-5-12-5-Womens/dp/B00LDYIJ00/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1500978243&sr=8-1&keywords=ice+trekkers
The ones you can buy at outdoor shops here are junk, and even the normal Yaktrax wore out on me this past winter.
Really, most things are available in Ukraine, so it all comes down to personal preferences for non-edibles. I've had some skin care stuff sent to me, but that's about it.
Watch your footing, I go with back roads over sidewalks once it gets really slick. Worst case, get some of these spikes and all your worries are over. Just stay visible.
Yaktrax
They work well for running in the snow. Ice is still tricky.
http://www.amazon.com/Yaktrax-Walker-Traction-Cleats-Snow/dp/B009LJBEEM
Something like this will help you gain traction. Otherwise, short steps and land with a flat foot rather than on your heel as you would typically. This causes more surface area and will keep you foot more under you center of gravity which will minimize the chance for your foot to slip out.
Also, do not think to yourself "huh..I haven't fallen yet this winter..." You will fall immediately afterwards.
Two words: long underwear.
I swear, after moving to Raleigh (where every year it snows--something this California boy is not used to), I froze my ass off until I discovered long underwear. They're a godsend.
Oh, and the other thing I recommend: strap-on ice cleats for your shoes. I own a pair of these; you just slip them on over your walking shoes, and they help you from sliding on the snow and ice.
I use YakTrax, but you've already mentioned that you use crampons. Other than that, I just take greater care with for placement when wearing my little one while outside.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00LDYIJ00/ref=mp_s_a_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1506531559&sr=8-2&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=ice+trekkers&dpPl=1&dpID=41RA3-cggpL&ref=plSrch
You're welcome
Not bad but why not just get something like these Shoe Traction Cleats
You're also gonna want some ice cleats. The Yaktrax models available in stores are garbage. You want something that bites into the snow/ice, and straps securely onto your boots. There are lots of good options, but I'm partial to these.