it is ridiculous that in this country (Canada) we don't place more emphasis on this. not only can you not guarantee getting winter tires on your rental car in the most northern areas in winter, but see thousands of people with fractures come through ER yearly having fallen on the ice thanks to inadequate foot wear.... thank you for bringing this important topic to light
@Gray Au Wait until you come to Canada and experience ice literally covering the entire city sidewalks and roads. Dont judge before you see it for yourself buddy
@Gray Au Then you don't know what walking on wet ice is like. It can easily get so slippery that you simply cannot walk upon it. but must begin to glide your feet to actually ambulate.
@Gray Au I live and work in Nursultan, Kazakhstan. It's the 2nd coldest capital city in the world. From around October to early April you are guaranteed to have icy pavements and paths. For 4 years, I certainly did pay attention to every step. I made sure I bought (what I thought) were good winter boots (Salomon GTX). None of that helped when I slipped (and everyone does, sooner or later). 2 years later, I still have a 20 cm rod with 6 pins in it keeping my Tibia intact. I spent 8 months rehabilitating. I don't think I deserved that. I don't wish it on you, either, despite your crassness.
SO TRUE! "We care about snow tires on our cares but not what's on our feet". I was in Montreal over Dec/Jan with that harsh winter of -38 with wind and -25 air temps. I was shocked that hardly anyone wore spikes! I just had the slip on spikes but they made a massive difference. There are winter boots that have reversible spikes that are always in the boot - unfortunately the brand that makes (Olang) only seem to do them for women.
@@airhabairhab it absolutely not true. First of all, the majority of people can't afford a car and some of us like the outdoors activities during all four seasons.
My new boots have great tread but I still fell my second time out with them on flat ground. So now I have added ice grip crampons that attach to the boot for extra support.
Very informative video with content close to our hearts. We've been talking about how to improve winter traction for the best part of 10 years. Through our advice and the sale of our products we've probably saved thousands of people from having winter slips and falls in the UK and EU
Links to anything in the description would help a lot. Finding these things exactly as they are listed at 3:51 isn't easy. What good is this video if you can't direct us where to go and just scare us of falling with they are clearly saying most of us are already wearing.
I looking at user reviews for some of the top rated boots on their website ( WindRiver Backwoods HD3 Waterproof Boots, Merrell Thermo Adventure Waterproof Winter Boots with Vibram Arctic Grip, and WindRiver Rundle ICEFX HD3 Waterproof Boots)...and they all say they're bad on Ice...
@@A_Box Metallic spikes are good for outdoor, but slippery on marble and tile floors. It's annoying to keep changing the track devices on shoes once we switch from outdoor to indoor or the other way around.
I have fallen once in twelve years on very wet ice that was uneven and my feet slid out from under me laterally.. Hurt my hip big time for about twenty minutes and my head actually just hit and touched the ice but not enough to hurt or cause damage, but had I not put out my hands in time my head would have smacked that ice big time. Since then I always have a removable rubber piece with studs that slide on an off my boots when I need them and they collapse to be able to fit in my jacket pockets when not in use.
@@JeffReeves it wont help at all, plus when you enter inside with ceramic floor or marmar those steel nails will make you even more slippery than on hockey floor
Exactly! I do this too. I found the metal can be slippery on harder non-icy surfaces, so I put mine strategicly where the most rubber in high pressure/ contact areas can still grip on metal, tile etc. To speak in broad generics, (not knowing the model/ boot style); the far back edges of the heel, and right where the tread begins to curl up the front of the toe.. these are also the places you grip in when beginning to slip, but allow you to go inside or to a store without the metal interfering. You can also cut the heads off so only a tiny spike sticks out allowing metal and rubber to contact, and remove them if desired with small vise grips.
i have literally had better grip in high heels, even some very slippery looking soles, grip way better than most men's winter boots. they seem to be made of slippery material. i find heels do very well. i want to see them try heeled boots. even some fashion boots might be surprised at the results .
There's no winter boot that guarantees safety on black ice. I tried the metal spike pull-on thing but they wouldn't stay on and you can't wear them inside buildings. Make sure you buy vibram soled shoes.
As a seasoned hockey player i rarely fall on ice with any shoes. I will slip but i won't fall. I believe this is because I'm use to skating. Maybe the pilot (walker) has a few things to do with it. Not just the rubber
it is ridiculous that in this country (Canada) we don't place more emphasis on this. not only can you not guarantee getting winter tires on your rental car in the most northern areas in winter, but see thousands of people with fractures come through ER yearly having fallen on the ice thanks to inadequate foot wear.... thank you for bringing this important topic to light
sounds like a million dollar idea waiting to happen
It is because money is more important than a human. Companies or governments could care less if humans die.
@Gray Au Wait until you come to Canada and experience ice literally covering the entire city sidewalks and roads. Dont judge before you see it for yourself buddy
@Gray Au Then you don't know what walking on wet ice is like. It can easily get so slippery that you simply cannot walk upon it. but must begin to glide your feet to actually ambulate.
@Gray Au I live and work in Nursultan, Kazakhstan. It's the 2nd coldest capital city in the world. From around October to early April you are guaranteed to have icy pavements and paths. For 4 years, I certainly did pay attention to every step. I made sure I bought (what I thought) were good winter boots (Salomon GTX). None of that helped when I slipped (and everyone does, sooner or later). 2 years later, I still have a 20 cm rod with 6 pins in it keeping my Tibia intact. I spent 8 months rehabilitating. I don't think I deserved that. I don't wish it on you, either, despite your crassness.
SO TRUE! "We care about snow tires on our cares but not what's on our feet". I was in Montreal over Dec/Jan with that harsh winter of -38 with wind and -25 air temps. I was shocked that hardly anyone wore spikes! I just had the slip on spikes but they made a massive difference. There are winter boots that have reversible spikes that are always in the boot - unfortunately the brand that makes (Olang) only seem to do them for women.
RXP91 I think that Pajar also carries those type of boots with reversible spikes
Our shoe store here in Quebec called yellow has those for men and women.
The honest truth is the only walking most people do outside in winter is to and from their car.
@@airhabairhab it absolutely not true. First of all, the majority of people can't afford a car and some of us like the outdoors activities during all four seasons.
My new boots have great tread but I still fell my second time out with them on flat ground. So now I have added ice grip crampons that attach to the boot for extra support.
What's that? Can u link the item?
Very informative video with content close to our hearts. We've been talking about how to improve winter traction for the best part of 10 years. Through our advice and the sale of our products we've probably saved thousands of people from having winter slips and falls in the UK and EU
Links to anything in the description would help a lot. Finding these things exactly as they are listed at 3:51 isn't easy. What good is this video if you can't direct us where to go and just scare us of falling with they are clearly saying most of us are already wearing.
IceFx soles boots can be found at Marks/Equipeur in Canada
Danner Canadian Hunting boot 600 grams Thinsulate insulation with Gotetx lining is my personal favorite
Please, just tell me a few brands that cut the mustard.
I slipped and fell, unable to walk for several weeks. Now I pay for quality and that’s a pair of good Parjar boots with spikes on the bottom.
Yeahhh I’m happy living somewhere where the question is which flip flop doesn’t cut your toes
big time
Well you got lot of crazies to worry about down there Florida Man.
Some strap on crampons, not the huge inch long and plus ones the mountaineers use. Ones that resemble soft golf cleats are available.
That smile was cute!!
How do the Yeezy 750s fare though
"Fifty bucks says he breaks this thing
"
We are barefooted walking when the winter season in Turkey.
@@bobbrown3469 If we could find we will wear...One day,maybe...Wealth!What a good thing!
I have dakota winter boots little expensive but never had any problem
I looking at user reviews for some of the top rated boots on their website ( WindRiver Backwoods HD3 Waterproof Boots, Merrell Thermo Adventure Waterproof Winter Boots with Vibram Arctic Grip, and WindRiver Rundle ICEFX HD3 Waterproof Boots)...and they all say they're bad on Ice...
Wind River win by far ....cus of the grip under the boots. Consumer report from different video look it up.
Lowa Renegade with Vibram ArcticGrip take that for Christmas
It can happen in a blink and there’s nothing you can do
The best way to avoid slip n fall In Canada...just stay home!😂
No, seems like half the Canadians leave Canada during the winter.
That's only for the weak elderlies and beta males.
The best way is to add some inexpensive metallic spikes to your regular shoes.
Easy said and done you can still slip in your house you know
@@A_Box Metallic spikes are good for outdoor, but slippery on marble and tile floors. It's annoying to keep changing the track devices on shoes once we switch from outdoor to indoor or the other way around.
How about adding ice & snow grips / cleats over your shoes?
Crampons
Are they hiring I would love that job that is so interesting
I just bought magnum strike force 8.0 with michelin souls. I wonder how car tire boots will do lol
I broke my leg on slippery ice last year, so I’m scary to walk on ice & I want to get nice winter shoes this year.
Get STABILicers maxx if you want ones that just slap on your shoe and are well reviewed
Stay safe this winter and all the coming winters. Bless you!
great stuff
given we only just recently discovered why ice is slippery im not surprised, the material would need to be very specific to counter what's happening
i thought that was still debated!
No info link. Come on . Who's uploading these videos?
A pair of slip-on ice cleats added to the boots is the only thing that is going to grip solid ice, especially on a sloped surface.
Exactly. This is all nonsense. I even go running with them on my sneakers. Zero slip.
@@Michael-4 which cleats? typing here after i fell on ice and had surgery for it...
Greetings from California.
Impressive. If the reported falls make up 0.15 percent of Ontario population!! Think of all the unreported falls.
These are the "Blizzaks" of foot-wear ! Why is common sense so rare ? Thanks for this video. .... super important.
What type of boot, please?
What, company how do that look like?
@@davidhernandez9985 Listed as top ones had Vibram Arctic Grip.
Where are my fellow Mark’s employees at?
Where's the list? How's timberlands on ice?
it failed
Slippng is not funny and can happen to even fit peeps like me! I've fallen a few times and lucky no injuries, but still painful!
I have fallen once in twelve years on very wet ice that was uneven and my feet slid out from under me laterally.. Hurt my hip big time for about twenty minutes and my head actually just hit and touched the ice but not enough to hurt or cause damage, but had I not put out my hands in time my head would have smacked that ice big time. Since then I always have a removable rubber piece with studs that slide on an off my boots when I need them and they collapse to be able to fit in my jacket pockets when not in use.
I’m more interested in how warm they are, honestly. If I’m sitting in a tree stand and it’s below zero Fahrenheit, the toes get froze.
As a master shoe fitter of over 20 years: Bare in mind these are 'City Slicker' variables. As many need 'construction' & 'in the field' needs.
This is Canada. Logging takes place from April to July. Also, most construction places use concrete and steel
They test work boots as well as those aimed at general users
Anything is possible with my spiky cleats!
My grandma fell on the ice and got 16 stitches... buying her boots.
Just put some hex head screws in your heels. It works way better and it's cheap.
Having grown up in Southern California and Arizona, this will be useful information for my trips to Minnesota and Canada.
@@JeffReeves it wont help at all, plus when you enter inside with ceramic floor or marmar those steel nails will make you even more slippery than on hockey floor
Exactly! I do this too. I found the metal can be slippery on harder non-icy surfaces, so I put mine strategicly where the most rubber in high pressure/ contact areas can still grip on metal, tile etc.
To speak in broad generics, (not knowing the model/ boot style); the far back edges of the heel, and right where the tread begins to curl up the front of the toe.. these are also the places you grip in when beginning to slip, but allow you to go inside or to a store without the metal interfering.
You can also cut the heads off so only a tiny spike sticks out allowing metal and rubber to contact, and remove them if desired with small vise grips.
"Your legs will go like a cartoon character. " and then you'll make a big ka boommmm! 🤣🤣🤣
Slipped on ice every winter hurt back knees hip age 64 arthritis pain
So which ones should I buy?
Those with spikes!
gucci
Just buy some sandals
Escape Canada
vibram arctic grip sole shoes
Columbia Bugaboo boots are great!
poor durability
Columbia is the garbage company that bought Sorel and moved all the manufacturing to China.
post the link
In our city you will get a fine. if you have snow or ice on the sidewalk :)
mans has got on the goose
Like 90% of people in Toronto
@@tomhughes2397 facts
@@tomhughes2397 Very popular in Norway. More of a status symbol particularly for women.
why am i watching this i live in texas
0:47 is a stuntman
Get microspikes! You're welcome.
microspikes can be slippery over glossy floor tiles and extremely uncomfortable on hard surfaces.
i have literally had better grip in high heels, even some very slippery looking soles, grip way better than most men's winter boots. they seem to be made of slippery material. i find heels do very well. i want to see them try heeled boots. even some fashion boots might be surprised at the results .
Just get a pair of felt soled wading boots.
Removable mini crampons or mini spikes are an even better solution-just remove them on interior floors or damage will happen. Good post, though.
This is and has always been the PLAN!
Anyone know her name? For research purposes of course
There's no winter boot that guarantees safety on black ice. I tried the metal spike pull-on thing but they wouldn't stay on and you can't wear them inside buildings.
Make sure you buy vibram soled shoes.
So In other words there’s no boots for wet ice? 🤨
Canadian Companies should all be sued for false advertisement and putting the lives of senior citizen and people at risk of falling and injuries.
There's not a single pair of boots on earth that won't slip on ice
the testing just proved otherwise
Its great that the guy talking about non slippery boots is wearing the boots I just got.
Fron Villa what kind of boot?? Can you give the name of the boot please??
@@kimkieu7 there's one i heard from the video..Wind River boots.
@@kimkieu7 The old guy is wearing Sperry Cold Bay in black. Which is not surprising since at 3:45 you can see that those boots have the best traction.
Thanks guys!!! 🥰
I never walk like this that's why all the boots past the test
Many snow boots are designed for ..... snow and will take ice cleats.
My reaction to the video title is.... yeah duh
The site isn’t working !
Alpha Anderson because its two years old
the worse shoe is the rockport northfield. very slippery.
in 2019 looks are more important than how well they preform
Boots are made to keep your feet warm not to keep them from slipping on ice
(Little Mexican Girl)
...Why not both????
It's iCE and it's coming to get you! All jokes aside, ice is slippery, deal with it.
Nope...just don't walk on it at all!
Crampons?
Kleets stop all that
Nasta on paras, vibram ei kauaa pidä, uutena hetken aikaa.
Gravity SUCKS!
Move to Vancouver. Problem solved.
As a seasoned hockey player i rarely fall on ice with any shoes. I will slip but i won't fall. I believe this is because I'm use to skating.
Maybe the pilot (walker) has a few things to do with it. Not just the rubber
Who else thought her laugh was irresistible? Sigh.
get a girl dude
Incel
ever heard of Vibram huh
number one on the list from 2016 3:45
Easy, just walk barefoot.
I WANT TO KNOW MORE THIS IS NOT FUNNY
Really right? I'm here for straight up research purposes. Have you come to any conclusions? Winter comes quick!
This is the ad, should say it is paid.
Their number 1 boot, Sperry is rated horribly by people. Hmm.
This is only for grip not all the other things like warmth, waterproof, and comfort that people care about first.
Recommend do martial arts to learn how to soften a hard fall. 🧐
And the best sole is..... Vibram: MADE IN ITALY
On the bottom of a Meindl boot 👍
Of course is made in Italy 😉