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.
Good morning All,a cloudy but dry one here and tempā @ 9cā¦WM on the go,and a pot of lentil & veg soup simmering on the stoveā¦not stuffing My face with cake this mornāā¦just the usual porridge
Good morning All,a wet wet one here but I wonāt be going out as I have an annual gas service between 1-5pmā¦They sent Me a letter last week to remind Me,then a phonecall yesterday,then a text this morningā¦jeeze!!..Iām surprised I didnāt get an email as well.
Evening cold here today and the sun was trying to make an appearance. , Had my hair and nails done then a bit of food shopping. Will be glad when it gets a bit warmer.
Afternoon, We have a touch of Spring here today, wall to wall blue sky and the sunās quite warm, AND, thereās no windā¦Wonderful. Was at Tesco earlier and they had some bedding plants so I got a box of Polyanthus for the tub at the back door. They fair cheer the place up, they will be lovely once they flower properly.
Got my eye test this afternoon, dreading it as I do every time I have to take it
Have a nice day all.
Morning, raining here this morning.Hairdressers later and getting my toenails done. Rox I always used to plant Polyanthus they always looked nice and bright in the garden.
Morning, Itās not nearly so nice today. Thick frost and thick fog when I got up, clearing now but much colder than yesterday. Was going to start the yearly greenhouse clean but it can wait. Stable duties this afternoon and a load of turnips to chop for the sheepiemaaas.
Have a nice day.
Good afternoon Eachā¦it was white with frost here this mornā,but now just grey & cloudyā¦Havenāt thought about planting anything in the garden as yet,but looking forward to the Spring,
Been busy clearing out the linen cupboard so now itās all tidy again,but I forgot about the storage space under the bed where I found a load of cushions, covers, & curtainsā¦jeeze!..they can stay there as I donāt know what else to do with them.
Have a good weekend Folks,I donāt think Iāll be around much as My eyes get strained if on the laptop for too long.xx
We have a rotary washing line which has a zip up cover to fit over it when folded up. We also have a couple of bird feeders hanging nearby for the small birds. The big woodpigeons canāt get through the cages around the feeders but the small birds always drop some seed onto the ground. Pigeons then peck up this seed, perch on the top of the washing line cover and relieve themselves after a good feed. I suppose we now need a washing line cover protector. Why make your life more complicated?
Iāve been baking apple pies all afternoon for Mr M ā¦ I think heās starting to look too thin when standing next to me now Iām putting on weight.
I suppose I should diet ā¦
nope, not going to happen.
Ah ā¦ I read something today about an awful cold snap, beast from the east coming to the UK around the end of the month.
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