Ouch - The Dreaded Ice

[Pinot's Mom]

Get some BIG oversized socks and put them on OVER your shoes. The socks sort of stick to the ice & it makes walking easier if you have to go outside... but still, be very careful. I guess it would be best to not go outside but I understand the dogs have to go. Kay in NC, T Feb 2 2011
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Now, that's a really good idea, especially if you have some of those slipper socks with the treads!


We're prepping for more ice here.

[krazyaboutkatz]

I'm so sorry to hear that you fell and injured yourself. Hopefully you didn't hurt yourself too badly and you'll heal up quickly. Lots of prayers and positive thoughts are being sent your way.

I think that if I had small dogs and I lived where it was icy or snowing then I would train my dogs to go on pee pads instead of having to take them outside in this kind of weather. It may be easier said than done though.

[phesina]

Get some BIG oversized socks and put them on OVER your shoes. The socks sort of stick to the ice & it makes walking easier if you have to go outside... but still, be very careful. I guess it would be best to not go outside but I understand the dogs have to go. Kay in NC, T Feb 2 2011
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Now, that's a really good idea, especially if you have some of those slipper socks with the treads!


We're prepping for more ice here.

WHAT a great idea! Thanks!

[Asiel]

Get some BIG oversized socks and put them on OVER your shoes. The socks sort of stick to the ice & it makes walking easier if you have to go outside... but still, be very careful. I guess it would be best to not go outside but I understand the dogs have to go. Kay in NC, T Feb 2 2011
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Now, that's a really good idea, especially if you have some of those slipper socks with the treads!


We're prepping for more ice here.

Great idea, big socks OVER your shoes and on top of that the CLEATS that are so neatly placed behind your door

Sorry, couldn't resist that one

[smokey the elder]

There's a product called YakTrax which are silicone rubber mesh with metal wire wrapped around them that fit over your shoes, that some of my co-workers swear by. See, for example: http://www.bestinsoles.com/Yaktrax-W...FRN-5QodMF8UAw

[lizbud]

Oh, dear, So sorry to hear about your fall on ice. Hope you and you doggy will be ok. We've had bad ice storms in NC in years past & one small one this year & I know how bad it can be. I have a suggestion & this is something that I do when I think it's slick outside. I did it our last ice/snow in Jan.

Get some BIG oversized socks and put them on OVER your shoes. The socks sort of stick to the ice & it makes walking easier if you have to go outside... but still, be very careful. I guess it would be best to not go outside but I understand the dogs have to go. Kay in NC, T Feb 2 2011

Kay, Can't thank you enough for this idea. It worked great for me.

I needed some cat litter which I had stored in my detached garage but
the backyard is a sheet of ice. I tried the socks over shoes & it worked
out fine. Me & the kitties are very happy.

[pomtzu]

That's a great idea with the socks - I'll have to give it a try.

What I have is called "Get A Grip", and they are stretchable rubber with a few metal cleats embedded in the bottom (in the center of the blue areas pictured) You just pull them on over the toe and heel of your shoes or boots. They came in a nylon pouch, so lots of times I just toss them in my purse when I go out, if I will be going shopping and don't know the condition of the parking lots at the stores.

I had to wear them in the yard this morning - just to get out to my car. All the melting slush from yesterday is now frozen solid.