Those look very useful, and not too expensive either - just one question though, whould they be ok to wear while driving, or would they have to be removed??
If ok i might get a pair, would have been very useful the past couple of weeks at work!
Footwear choice for snow/icey weather
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Those look very useful, and not too expensive either - just one question though, whould they be ok to wear while driving, or would they have to be removed??
If ok i might get a pair, would have been very useful the past couple of weeks at work!
look what I just found 
something similar to the 'Bergsteiger' ones used to be issued to the Posties 20-odd years ago (I used to 'borrow' my dads
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something similar to the 'Bergsteiger' ones used to be issued to the Posties 20-odd years ago (I used to 'borrow' my dads
)
As aposed to buying new boots you could just adapt your own with some of these
Inlaws use these
http://www.outdoorgb.com/p/petzl_sp...tory&utm_content=GBR¤cy=GBP&country=GBR
I use these
http://www.kahtoola.com/microspikes.html
There are some other options out there, all mean no need to buy new boots, unless you want to that is
Inlaws use these
http://www.outdoorgb.com/p/petzl_sp...tory&utm_content=GBR¤cy=GBP&country=GBR
I use these
http://www.kahtoola.com/microspikes.html
There are some other options out there, all mean no need to buy new boots, unless you want to that is
Saw this after posting over on Clothing & Footwear re. slippery Altbergs: http://www.bushcraftuk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=51208.
Sorel Caribous.
Not had them long but boy they're warm. Even standing in deep snow for long periods youre feet just dont get cold at all, and I get cold at there mereset whiff of snow. I had them up on the north yorkshire moors on boxing day and was waist deep in snow at some points, waiting to tow a stuck landrover, they're definitely the best snow/cold weather boots I've ever had. Not particularly expensive either (as boots go)
Not had them long but boy they're warm. Even standing in deep snow for long periods youre feet just dont get cold at all, and I get cold at there mereset whiff of snow. I had them up on the north yorkshire moors on boxing day and was waist deep in snow at some points, waiting to tow a stuck landrover, they're definitely the best snow/cold weather boots I've ever had. Not particularly expensive either (as boots go)
Actaully i have a pair of boots upstairs that have metal studs in them, i had to stop wearing them as i used to forget i had them on and wander about the house with them on the wooden floor!!
rancid badger
Bushcrafter (boy, I've got a lot to say!)
I recently bought a pair of 'muck boot taks' they are really designed as equestrian wellies, for mucking out and whatnot but are great for walking and canoeing too.
Not super grippy on ice but gloriously warm and comfortable, compared to ordinary wellies. Add a set of those stud things and they'll go anywhere
R.B.
Not super grippy on ice but gloriously warm and comfortable, compared to ordinary wellies. Add a set of those stud things and they'll go anywhere
R.B.
http://www.nokianfootwear.fi/eng/outdoor/
Several models allow tungsten studs to be inserted in the sole for grip on ice.
Several models allow tungsten studs to be inserted in the sole for grip on ice.
I wouldn't be without my YAKTRAX Pros now I haven't fallen once since I got them for myself & family. You can wear them with mos types of footwear. The only drawback I found is if you go inside & don't remove them (they dont like a smooth tiled surface)
I wouldn't trade my british army cold weather boots for anything.
Ultra comfy, speed lacing, give support with freedom of movement, thinsulate, gore tex, toasty warm, even better with an insole inside, and they were broken in in a matter of hours.
Highly recommended.
http://www.cadetdirect.com/order1.php?pg=57
Ultra comfy, speed lacing, give support with freedom of movement, thinsulate, gore tex, toasty warm, even better with an insole inside, and they were broken in in a matter of hours.
Highly recommended.
http://www.cadetdirect.com/order1.php?pg=57
Yup. Also some models have very soft rubber on the sole, which is very good on the ice. I have the trek plus model and these are very soft soled.
forestwalker
Bushcrafter (boy, I've got a lot to say!)
Stores here are "full" of these of different types. Nice when you have snow--melt--freeze--bambi-on-ice conditions.
I have a pair of boots fitted with Skywalk soles; I was shocked when I took them to deal with some icy conditions and found them to have absolutely no grip. They are fine in snow or mud where you can get grip, but for ice or slippery rock, forget it.
However I have some lightweight Clarkes boots which from new, effectively have no tread pattern on the sole at all, i.e. they are smooth soles .and yet they grip the ice pretty well.
In other words I have found for rubber/plastic soles the grip in these conditions is not necessarily improved by the sole tread pattern but more by the actual composition of the sole itself.
Ive looked for another pair like this but alas they were old stock when I bought them years ago.
However I have some lightweight Clarkes boots which from new, effectively have no tread pattern on the sole at all, i.e. they are smooth soles .and yet they grip the ice pretty well.
In other words I have found for rubber/plastic soles the grip in these conditions is not necessarily improved by the sole tread pattern but more by the actual composition of the sole itself.
Ive looked for another pair like this but alas they were old stock when I bought them years ago.
Susi those Icebug's look ideal
Their site is back up now, sizes down to a 36:
http://www.icebug.se/Product.aspx?m=143
Lots of clever clippy-on cleats here ....
http://www.basegear.com/icecleats.html
Could do with a pair or two this morning round here.
http://www.basegear.com/icecleats.html
Could do with a pair or two this morning round here.
Walking technique is also another thing that helps.
Normally I have a very long striding gait, but in the ice I have to remind myself that small steps are a better option.
Normally I have a very long striding gait, but in the ice I have to remind myself that small steps are a better option.
forestwalker
Bushcrafter (boy, I've got a lot to say!)
Once upon a time, in a dojo far far away I learnt a technique for running on ice. Basically it is a rolling step, with very short strides, slightly bent knees, and the body weight balanced at all times. It is surprisingly efficient, even one looks somewhat silly[1], but being the only one that (a) catches the bus, and (b) does not slip and fall on the sheet of clear ice is worth it.
[1] Not quite John Cleese DoSW level, though.
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