And I have said many times these icegrips are no use on black ice/getting on & off buses/ or in & out of shops.
What Ice Grippers Offer
Ice grippers are slip-on attachments designed to fit over your regular boots or shoes. They typically feature:
Rubber or elastomer frames for flexibility
Metal studs, coils, or chains for traction
Universal sizing to fit various footwear
These devices provide extra grip on packed snow and moderate ice conditions. For short walks on predictable terrain, they can reduce your slip risk significantly.
Where Ice Grippers Fall Short
However, ice grippers have critical limitations that manufacturers rarely emphasize:
Thin black ice defeats most grippers. Black ice forms as a nearly invisible, ultra-smooth layer on pavement. Most gripper studs cannot penetrate deeply enough to create secure footing on this deceptive surface.
Inconsistent performance on mixed terrain. Walking across gravel, transitioning between indoor and outdoor surfaces, or navigating slopes reduces gripper effectiveness dramatically. Testing shows that [some popular models perform poorly]
Iāve never tried them to be honest but Iām tempted to give them a go ā¦ it canāt hurt.
Thank god itās supposed to be going warmer. Itās still white in the shade here today.
Good morning People,was awakened @ 6 this morn with rain battering against the window,strong winds too,so the tempā has gone from -3c to 6c overnightā¦
Iām sitting here with a coffee and a slice of carrot cake My Daughter baked for Me yesterdayā¦Thatās one good thing about living aloneā¦I can eat cake in the morning without Someone giving Me a look of disapproval.
Afternoon. Never tried ice grips either. My hairdresser has the same problem with pigeons, one of her older neighbours feeds them. and they poo on her washing line. Personally I donāt like them. Weather seems a bit better today, debating whether to go out to the local shops.
