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I’ve been running for a very long time and I’ve also owned a set of ice/snow grippers for my shoes for years but never used them. I live in the Midwest and just finally tried them on a run and holy crap. I might actually enjoy winter running now?
One thing I'll recommend for anyone who has to deal with ice, get a pair of Yak Trax.
They're like tire chains for your shoes.
I'm actually using the run version that has spikes on the front so there's less chain.
You can't really wear them on carpet or inside on hard surfaces as you'll slip but for an icy sidewalk there's nothing better. Good luck out there.
Others covered the car stuff. For general life:
Shovel every 3 hours during big snow storms. It's a lot easier to move 2-4 inches of snow at a time than it is to move 16 inches all at once. Get a shovel with a deep scoop.
If you want to buy a snowblower, check craigslist now. Don't wait until it snows. You should be able to pick up something self propelled that works for about $100 right now.
Salt goes on the sidewalk BEFORE it snows. Salt you walk before the snowstorm starts. It'll melt the snow as it falls. *Up to a point. You're going to need to maintain it if we're getting more than a few inches.
Look down when you walk and keep your hands out of your pockets. You will slip and you don't want to fall.
Invest in good boots and mittens. Consider getting some yaktrax.
Watch for ice dam buildup in your gutters. They were really bad a few years ago and a lot of folks in my neighborhood lost gutters.
Drive slower. Leave more room. Brake with the engine and do it sooner. Leave a lot more room. Even more. Seriously, if you're uncomfortable on icey roads, just go slower and leave more room. Let people pass you.
Avoid driving in the snow/ice as much as possible. It's usually only a few days until the roads are clear. Work from home if you can.
Give snowplows an enormous following gap. They can't see you and someone dies trying to pass one almost every year.
If you're not used to walking in slippery conditions, add a pair of YakTrax to your kit. They're under $20. Carry a Ziploc or other waterproof bag for when you're not using them--you'll need to slip them off the instant to get inside because they're damaging to floors.
Yaktrax Walk Traction Cleats for Walking on Snow and Ice (1 Pair), Medium https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0094GO9DA/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_.dBPDbHH1CXGG
Slip on cleats like these have worked really well for me through the years. Really gives me confidence when walking on ice.
A coworker caught himself on camera falling on ice and cracking his skull. He also has the footage of his wife going to empty the trash, finding him, and frantically trying to move him inside to warm him up before the ambulance shows up.
Your mom might do better with something like these: https://www.amazon.com/Yaktrax-Walk-Traction-Cleats-Walking/dp/B01LJ6FX3C
Yak tracks are great! They're reliable and robust. They'll hold up well if you don't run much on hard surfaces like asphalt and rocks. Microspikes like these https://www.amazon.com/Due-North-Everyday-Traction-Medium/dp/B00DBR636E/ref=mp_s_a_1_1_sspa?dchild=1&keywords=microspikes+for+running&qid=1610593100&sprefix=microspikes+for+ru&sr=8-1-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWV... Are better than yak traks if you occasionally need to run on asphalt. The price is right as well.
i haven't tried felt soled waders or boots for the reason you stated -- cleaning.
also, you don't really need the extra grip often enough to have it built-in, at least where i go (mostly drains). my favorite way to add traction is universal ice cleats. need them in combined sewers mostly, to cut through the slime. they work surprisingly well on concrete -- a little less well on smoother stuff like ceramic and fiberglass.
I use these for occasional winter running and daily dog walking, mine are about 4 years old and still great:
I don't think this ice buildup is normal. It seems extra slippery to me; we don't normally really get the type of freeze/thaw cycle that causes it.
I see that yaktrax has this https://www.amazon.ca/Yaktrax-Traction-Cleats-Walking-Small/dp/B001CZJIPA/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=yaktrax+small&qid=1606239175&sprefix=yaktrax&sr=8-1 Would something like this work? Or is it for strictly walking? I have tiny feet (size 5) so I'm assuming something smaller would work better for me.
2 years ago I was walking on about 1 inch of snow in NYC, didn't know there was a piece of plastic underneath it and took a pretty bad dive and broke my wrist. I was wearing decent boots but they just didn't dig into the snow enough so I got 2 pairs of these from amazon.
Keep one set in my backpack, the other at home and they work great. Granted they do wear out but you get at least 2 months use out of them and it's cheaper than a broken wrist.
You could try Yaktrax - the things that slip over your shoe to give you traction on ice & snow.
I walk in the snow all the time. I use these. I'm not sure how good they will be with running, but I don't slip.
https://www.amazon.ca/ICETRAX-Winter-Grips-Shoes-Boots/dp/B07ZJP9GG4/ref=sr\_1\_2\_sspa
The Icetrax v3 ones are shown on running shoes in the video, and are cheap.
Kahtoola stuff is really good though, so who knows......
Kind of. They go by a few different names, crampons, ice cleats, yak trax (brand) and so on. Really anything with spikes you put on your shoes to help grip in ice/snow.
I prefer mid-sole ones myself because I am constantly going in/out and don't have to take them off.
Welcome Will!
You might want to consider a set of something like these:
I have a set (not this brand) that I've used for the last 25 years, when needed. The tungsten carbide spikes work really well for me, and I've never slipped in icy snow or soft ice.
Take it from this Canadian with a dad that doesn't get around so well, get him a pair of ice grips and make sure he has quality footwear. Other than that, sand/salt often
After working for our overlords are Amazon, this is the way. While full foot style are better for traction, the mid sole style are easy to remove and rotate to the side so that when inside you can walk without fully removing them to avoid floor damage.
On that boat you should be able to make 150 nm days from place to place.
It's great to have all your stuff and not worry about 50# checked bag limits and fitting in overhead bins.
Don't turn up your nose at cold weather. For the price of a couple of airline tickets you can get an Espar or other diesel-fired heater and be warm and toasty. I spent winters in Sweden and Norway and been very comfortable. Winter time is an experience. Docks get slippery so YakTrax https://www.amazon.com/Yaktrax-Traction-Cleats-Walking-Medium/dp/B0094GO9DA or similar are a big help, especially in the Med where it just doesn't get that cold - just a little frost in the morning.
Here at Umich, you'll experience a brief fall, and the rest of the year is winter.
Winter isn't wet as it is cold with some variation of snow, ice, slush on the ground most of the time. Any backpack will be fine. What you really need are a good winter coat and boots. A heavy down parka will last for years and you'll need it. Boots or shoes need to be warm and waterproof. If you'd like to do any long walks on our icy sidewalks or the B2B without falling, especially December through February, when they're most treacherous, think duck shoes and consider getting cleats, like these.
My outsole would usually be a lot more worn out, but spent 3-4 months running with these on in snow/ice: https://www.amazon.ca/ICETRAX-Winter-Grips-Shoes-Boots/dp/B07ZJN36G3/
You can see the outside heel is a bit worn because it was exposed, but would be way worse if I'd used them on pavement. Either way - by time it's completely gone and eating up the ZoomX foam itself it'll probably be ready to retire anyways, and as long as it's causing huge traction issues that are dangerous I wouldn't worry about it
So I have a pair of these I keep in my car. They are kind of clunky but if I think there is a risk of slipping I will put them on. They are fantastic. There are also so many versions and you can possibly find one that works for you. Hope you have a speedy recovery and make them pay for the heckles! Lol.
These look like blacksmiths and I would get them resoled. Those are the same soles iron rangers come with and are straight garage. Zero traction.
I had my iron rangers resoled with vibram Olympias and they're legit. They look like a heavy lug when you look down at them, but they offer better stability and versatility. I'm in the NE USA and I have 100% confidence in every step I take. The cobbler who did mine said that sole is the favorite of truckers who drive in icy areas.
The best traction device is K1 Mid-Sole Ice Cleats by Geroline. They work great and you don't look like a doofus wearing them. You can also easily flip them on and off when you go inside/outside. I used to work in the Petroleum industry and these are the ice cleats the refinery's would supply us with.
K1 Mid-Sole Ice Cleats by Geroline https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0777TLSZ1/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_glt_i_NN8XPDSV3TQ6WMYFCER1?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
I blew through a set of yaktraks on my first hike with them. There are much better options out there. I use this set for hiking in the Rockies when it’s icy and they’ve held up pretty well.
STABILicers Walk Traction Cleat for Walking on Snow and Ice (1 Pair) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000GUEAVO/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_i_JV4M0HQHYFKA4YXG9451?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
I'm sorry you have to deal with this. I dont have any suggestions to get them to be accountable but wanted to offer a suggestion that helped me with ice.
I'm disabled and wear leg braces on both legs. I can't do ice at all since I can't stabilize on slippery surfaces. I've found that a cane and yak tracks on my shoes help a lot. I'm not sure if that would help you but wanted to suggest it since sometimes even when they do shovel it isn't as good as it should be.
These are what I have I can only wear them outside and not on tile. But they are elastic and fairly easy to take on and off if I do it without my shoes on my feet.
I hope you get some help with the real source of the problem. I'm infuriated at their ablism.
Yaktraxs help reclaim traction and allow you to recreate outside safely. Definitely needed for most of the trails, at least for a few more days.
https://www.amazon.com/Yaktrax-Traction-Cleats-Walking-Small/dp/B001CZJIPA
IceTrax making walking on slippery sidewalks so much better!
I’m assuming they’re referring to some kind of “ice cleat” or “urban crampon”, which are devices you strap to your shoes that add spikes (or some other shape) to give you extra traction. I’ve never heard them called creepers before, but I’m assuming they’re referring to something like this.
Thanks for the thorough recommendations!
I’m primarily in the city so I don’t think I’ll ever need the sort of insulated heavy duty winter boots like the Timberland ones you linked.
It seems like your experience with the slippery tread on the Bean boots echo what others have said. Huh I didn’t know they were heavy either.
I was considering the 8” Bean boots and pairing them with ice cleats like these when it’s icy out. But ideally I won’t need anything more than a waterproof boot with grip on snow and the occasional patch of ice.
It looks like the Gripstick soles are exclusive to Timberland? I only see their shoes with them.
I’ve read decent things about the Vibram Arctic Grip soles but they seem pretty rare.