Returning Home-Country "Winter Visit": Best Shoes for Icy Streets and Stoops?

[GammaGlobulin]

Hi Folks,

 

One thing I worry about as I contemplate my winter visit home to New England:

 

I worry that, not being used to the ice, I might slip, fall, and facture my femur.

 

Do you ALSO worry about such an eventuality as this?

I bet you do!

 

Therefore, what are the best shoes to buy that will not slip on icy stairs, or stoops?

 

From my perspective, I would say that these shoes are quite handsome.

But, are they truly the best for geriatric walking on ice in the city?

 

https://www.solereview.com/the-best-shoes-for-walking-on-ice/

 

 

Any alternative suggestions based on experience?

 

Thank you.

Regards,

Gamma

 

Note: I can no longer afford to facture another femur....Just like you.

 

 

 

Edited January 23 by GammaGlobulin

[retarius]

Why not go in the summer months July onward during the rainy season here....you would win both ways and not risk breaking your neck?

Edited January 23 by retarius

[Crossy]

[GammaGlobulin]

37 minutes ago, Crossy said:

 

Yes.

Crampons.

I was thinking the same...

Also good in summer months for golphing...maybe...!

 

 

[a3tsw]

These worked well for me on my recent visit to Japan. Salomon SpeedCross5 with Evadict gaiters.

My daughter recommends Salomon Winter Cross Spike , which she covers 5km daily on , going to and from work in snowy & icy conditions.

 

[GammaGlobulin]

59 minutes ago, retarius said:

Why not go in the summer months July onward during the rainy season here....you would win both ways and not risk breaking your neck?

 

I enjoy the crisp dry air of winter in New England...

 

Autumn leaves, and all that leaves entail.

And, a warm fire in the hearth...

 

 

 

I miss the SNOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

Coltrane is always amazing...but..

Best in the snowy weather with Mulled Wine...

 

 

Edited January 23 by GammaGlobulin

[GammaGlobulin]

7 minutes ago, a3tsw said:

These worked well for me on my recent visit to Japan. Salomon SpeedCross5 with Evadict gaiters.

My daughter recommends Salomon Winter Cross Spike , which she covers 5km daily on , going to and from work in snowy & icy conditions.

 

 

I LIKE this comment.

I can easily imagine it....

The beauty of it....

 

[roo860]

1 hour ago, GammaGlobulin said:

Hi Folks,

 

One thing I worry about as I contemplate my winter visit home to New England:

 

I worry that, not being used to the ice, I might slip, fall, and facture my femur.

 

Do you ALSO worry about such an eventuality as this?

I bet you do!

 

Therefore, what are the best shoes to buy that will not slip on icy stairs, or stoops?

 

From my perspective, I would say that these shoes are quite handsome.

But, are they truly the best for geriatric walking on ice in the city?

 

 

 

https://www.solereview.com/the-best-shoes-for-walking-on-ice/

 

 

Any alternative suggestions based on experience?

 

Thank you.

Regards,

Gamma

 

Note: I can no longer afford to facture another femur....Just like you.

 

 

 

 

[Lacessit]

The femur is the strongest bone in the body.

The OP should worry more about a hip/pelvis fracture in a fall.

The average life expectancy in the elderly after fracturing a hip is six months.

Eat calcium supplements.

Personally, I am done with icy climates.

 

[GammaGlobulin]

6 minutes ago, Lacessit said:

The femur is the strongest bone in the body.

The OP should worry more about a hip/pelvis fracture in a fall.

The average life expectancy in the elderly after fracturing a hip is six months.

Eat calcium supplements.

Personally, I am done with icy climates.

 

 

I fractured the neck of the femur, and fracture of the femur is not fun.

These days, I am part titanium, and happy to be alive.

 

Still, the beauty of the snow in winter in New England is worth the risk, if one takes precautions.

 

 

 

Edited January 23 by GammaGlobulin

[quake]

These could be good for you.

 

[scottiejohn]

Please let us know which of the many countries, apart from cloud cuckoo land, that you claim to be living in at the moment will you wishing to buy any products from?

[scottiejohn]

1 minute ago, quake said:

These could be good for you.

 

I do not think they are suitable for the OP as they would not let him stand out in a crowd!

He would just blend in with the other inhabitants of cloud cuckoo land where he resides! 

[Lacessit]

10 minutes ago, GammaGlobulin said:

 

I fractured the neck of the femur, and fracture of the femur is not fun.

These days, I am part titanium, and happy to be alive.

 

Still, the beauty of the snow in winter in New England is worth the risk, if one takes precautions.

 

 

 

I sometimes miss the smell of burning gum leaves, or a grass-fed eye fillet steak from Gippsland.

 

Safe travels, then. Do you set off airport detectors?

[Crossy]

1 hour ago, GammaGlobulin said:

Yes.

Crampons.

I was thinking the same...

Also good in summer months for golphing...maybe...!

 

and aerating your lawn too ...

[brianthainess]

18 minutes ago, Lacessit said:

 

Safe travels, then. Do you set off airport detectors?

I have a titanium rod through my femur. They are tuned out not to pick up Titanium as its non-magnetic., otherwise they would be going off all day. My friend had a Titanium watch, because of his work as an industrial electrician, and could wear in through the detectors, they did spot it once and jumped and down shouting at him, he laughed at them. 

[brianthainess]

British Royal Navy Steaming Boots, won't even slip on oil coated steel.

[GammaGlobulin]

36 minutes ago, quake said:

These could be good for you.

 

 

Clown shoes?

Why might you suggest these?

 

 

[GammaGlobulin]

3 minutes ago, brianthainess said:

British Royal Navy Steaming Boots, won't even slip on oil coated steel.

 

I use flip-flops with treads that won't slip on a wet soapy tiled kitchen floor.

Not sure what the material might be...

 

Sold in Thailand under the Gambol brand.

So good...that...I...

Bought one dozen pair in 2014, and still have some that I have yet to use.

Glad I found them!

Very safe for use in the shower, too!

 

[quake]

4 minutes ago, GammaGlobulin said:

 

Clown shoes?

Why might you suggest these?

 

 

That was a joke.

Now why would you ask on a forum in Thailand, where the temperature is 85 + most days, about shoes to wear in a country where you come from, that you know what people were in winter/ snow/ ice, there.

Just don't make any sense.

You post these crazy threads on a daily basis.

The clown shoes, may still work for you.

give them a go

and report back.

 

 

[GammaGlobulin]

5 minutes ago, quake said:

 

That was a joke.

Now why would you ask on a forum in Thailand, where the temperature is 85 + most days, about shoes to wear in a country where you come from, that you know what people were in winter/ snow/ ice, there.

Just don't make any sense.

You post these crazy threads on a daily basis.

The clown shoes, may still work for you.

give them a go

and report back.

 

 

 

Next time I am at Robison's

I will buy a pair.

I will wear them around my village.

Should be great for promotion of good will around here.

 

 

[scottiejohn]

1 hour ago, Lacessit said:

Do you set off airport detectors?

I don't know about those airport detectors as I am not sure if he actually flies to any of the many countries he claims to be in the moment but I, and it seems many others on this site, detect his BS on far too many occasions!

[scottiejohn]

1 hour ago, GammaGlobulin said:

 

Clown shoes?

Why might you suggest these?

 

 

Because  clowns like you should wear them!

Edited January 23 by scottiejohn
Spelling!!

[scottiejohn]

1 hour ago, brianthainess said:

British Royal Navy Steaming Boots, won't even slip on oil coated steel.

They were perfect for their function and bring back many memories!

They kept me safe during many a heavy weather RAS, anchoring etc!

Edited January 23 by scottiejohn

[GammaGlobulin]

1 hour ago, scottiejohn said:

Because  clowns like you should wear them!

 

Now you're talking!

I agree, 100 PERCENT!

 

Also, IMHO...

Here we have....

Clowns to the left of me...and..

Jokers to the right...

Just the way I LIKE it!

 

Love it!

 

[Maybole]

If there is a Mr DIY near you, go and look at their selection of safety footwear.

[still kicking]

3 hours ago, scottiejohn said:

Because  clowns like you should wear them!

Golden

[scottiejohn]

2 hours ago, GammaGlobulin said:

Clowns to the left of me...and..

Jokers to the right...

Just the way I LIKE it!

And you being the biggest and worst clown of them all on here!

Just the same way many on here do not LIKE it!

Or you or your asinine posts!

Edited January 23 by scottiejohn

[GammaGlobulin]

50 minutes ago, still kicking said:

Golden

 

Sorry...

No matter what you say...

I very MUCH enjoy your comments, Sir!

 

(This is why you will NEVER be on my ignore list!!!!)

 

 

 

 

Edited January 23 by GammaGlobulin

[GammaGlobulin]

37 minutes ago, scottiejohn said:

And you being the biggest and worst clown of them all on here!

Just the same way many on here do not LIKE it!

Or you or your asinine posts!

 

Anything is potentially possible.

However, I bet that there is at least one person here, including me, who enjoys reading my Topics.

Let those who enjoy them, or who can tolerate them with just a grimace, and no more...

Click on them.