 Poster: A snowHead
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Having cracked a couple of ribs going A over T on an icy surface (sober) in Les Menuires on December 24th (timing is everything!) I am now retiring my cheapish but waterproof boots that cannot grip on ice and need to bung some notes on a new pair that do grip.
On the shortlist so far are:
1) Merrell Men's Ice Jam Waterproof Espresso Hiking Shoe
2) SALOMON Elbrus WP Men's Hiking Boots
Has anyone any experience of these or care to share grippy boot recommendations?
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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merrell are really good, got my vote........ i also had a pair of 'hi-tec' womens snowboots which were brilliant, but i'm not sure whether they do a man-version!
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Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
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Alternatively buy the spikes on rubber you see advertised in the Sunday supplements, about 7 quid, fit on any shoes and are very good, mine fit over my skiboots too which also have the benefit of saving the soles without the larger expense of cat tracks.
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Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
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I've a pair of Salomon Goretex boots (might be called Exit Mid?) and they have lasted way longer than the Merrels (moabs and others) I've owned.
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My KSB Peak eVents do the job just fine (though to have some of those rubber spike things to add fo when it is solid ice rather than snow), a quick google findes them at £45, which is less than I paid 5 years ago and they are still going strong.
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Thanks. Since I do a fair amount of work in Ski resorts I'm driving and in and out of properties so need a grippy boot without the add-ons. Will look at the recommendations. Haglofs look good. I'm a big fan of the Merrell and Salomon so will investigate further.
BTW - livetoski - how do you get the Snowheads discount working on SS? Will be purchasing some gloves soon!
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snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
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If you want shoes/boots without the extras such as Yak Traks have a look at The North Face's range of winter boots and shoes. The blurb says the 'icepick' compond on the soles alters at low tempretures to give more grip. Thought this was just a bit of marketing speak but have got a pair of chilkat boots and their snow sneakers and it does seem to work.
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And love to help out and answer questions and of course, read each other's snow reports.
And love to help out and answer questions and of course, read each other's snow reports.
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I use Sorel Caribous. IMHO they are the best snow boot available. I have put a wee self tapping screw in the tread under the ball of my foot. This now gives excellent ice grip also.
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You know it makes sense.
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Rudd shoe chains are fantastic. Ordered ours from Roofbox company. They even fit over my ski boots, and stopped me slipping on black ice, when cat tracks were useless. I've got some Sorel boots which are very good.
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Otherwise you'll just go on seeing the one name:
Otherwise you'll just go on seeing the one name:
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Poster: A snowHead
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Hells Bells,
How flexible is the elastic on these? My problem with most elasticated products like this is that my hands aren't strong enough to stretch them over the boot sole. And do you have the cheaper one-size ones?
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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halfhand, I agree. A lot of it is technique.
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FAQ
) to be considered. I'm of the opinion that your natural stance/walking gait has an marked effect on being able to maintain your balance. I have used Merrel footwear for a number of years and I often slip in snowy icy conditions. I blame vibram soles which seem very unforgiving in the snow and ice (great for muddy fields though). I also easily loose my footing in normal shoes on wet or slippy pavements. My pal OTOH always seems to be able to keep his footing regardless of the conditions. I am rather small footed (7/
and my front foot hits the ground first. He tends to be a little splay/flat footed, shoe size 9/10 and hardly ever slips. It was also quite noticeable in ski boots; I wear cat tracks and still slip, he doesn't and strides out like a man in 10 league boots !
