Ice grippers for winter boots.

Raven

Raven

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eastern Canada
We just picked up ice Grippers to go over our winter boots on sale today at half price.
We had them on our boots last winter and they were a great safety item when out walking.
One never knows where there might be ice under snow and we like to walk when the weather
is fit even during the winter months.

There are several different kinds, ours are stretchy rubber with studs on the bottom.
They come in sizes from small to extra large.
We feel much safer with them on our snow boots and I'm sure they prevent falls, sprains and
broken bones.

Last year we got out walking quite often and by spring we had worn the studs down flat.
 

We used them all the time when we still lived in the UP. Great invention! We called them "shoe chains". A word of warning, though, depending on the design, some of them are absolutely NOT to be worn indoors when you walk in from a snowy parking lot to a store. They can be very, very slippery on floors of tile, marble... So, when you get to the door, take them off and just don them again before you step outside.

ETA: Melody, you absolutely do have them in Canada. The first ones we bought were bought online from a manufacturer in Alberta...not exactly Toronto, but Canada!
 
The Ice Grippers that we use are made of stretchy rubber and have metal studs on the sole and heel.
The kind made with small crisscrossed metal chains are not near as good for walking on ice or crusty snow.
I would not wear any of the different styles inside as they would likely damage most floors.
 
I've had mine for several years, called Yak-Tracks. Not studded exactly but have metal coils.. work great, BUT can't step on normal floor once inside. If not carpet, will slip, need to remove them at the door.
 
YakTracks! That's what they were called. Can't forget a name like that. They were great.
 

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