what to wear to walk in snow?

jwhitch

My main exercise is walking & we had our first snowfall. Can anyone recommend a type of footwear to wear in snow/slush?

RekindledRose

I tend to lift my legs higher and take smaller steps in the snow, and I just wear waterproof snow boots with warm socks. Your thighs will get a better workout!

I also find that I need to keep my throat and hands warm in cooler weather or I'll get sick.

Best wishes!

kuntry_navy

you can get spikes for the bottoms of your shoes, that way you can keep wearing your favorite pair

upgetupgetup

Something with GOOD TREADS and a slight curve upwards in the sole, where your toes are - this helps with a smooth walking movement and doesn't strain your toes. Not too rigid.

Enough space inside the boot so you can wear a good thick pair of socks. Heel should be comfortably cupped and not slip out (blisters).

Waterproof (not water resistant).

Tall enough that the snow can't sneak in around your calf.

eg sorels here

http://www.zappos.com/women-boots~b

DavPul

I don't understand this question

felice03

shoes...unless you have fred flintstone feet, then you can go barefoot.

TeachTheGirl

There are grips that you can put on your regular walking shoes to help you get some traction in the snow. YakTrax is one of the brands, but there are numerous different types now.

UpEarly

If the snow is hard/icy, micro-spikes or similar traction devices are really helpful! I have used YakTrax and Stableicers.

If the snow is deep and powdery, snowshoes are the way to go! I have a pair of Tubbs that I love. It makes hiking/walking in the snow possible.

I also recommend gaiters. They keep the snow from piling up at the top of your boots and melting down into your socks.

tomomatic

I have a pair of Yaktrax for walking on ice.

If I'm going to be walking through show, then I use a pair of waterproof boots. per previous comment, there's plenty of extra room inside the boots for super thick socks.

If the snow is deep, then I have snow pants, too. Where I live, fleece lined jeans are usually fine.

KeithChanning

YakTrax (https://www.yaktrax.com/) or Ice Gripper Ice Cleats (http://www.amazon.com/Stabilicers-Lite-Serious-Traction-Cleat/dp/B009ZPWMIE). We used the YakTrax for three years - now exhausted, and have bought the cleats for this year

Lone_Wolf70

6 inche heels with the straps. Oh sorry, wrong thread.

JustJennie1

Um, boots??

upgetupgetup

I don't understand this question

I envy your confusion.

777Gemma888

you can get spikes for the bottoms of your shoes, that way you can keep wearing your favorite pair

^^This. I like the "Kahtoola Microspikes Winter Traction System" which is affordable@<$60 and literally secures itself around a comfy shoe. I tend to keep them in my jacket pocket to slip over any of my footwear when snow is on the ground. It's a cheapie, so if you lose it, it doesn't hurt so much.

MireyGal76

I wear my regular footwear and just hop skip and jump over, around, and through the slush. Nothing like warming up your feet when you get home.

Then again, we don't have slush for long... it typically freezes pretty dam quickly.