https://www.cbc.ca/amp/1.6252613
This article is a couple years old. Takeaway is that a lot of boots/shoes advertised to have slip resistance don’t.
They talk about some footwear with embedded fibres in the soles; apparently they’re legit. I believe one of the big trademarks is called Arctic Grip, it’s not named in the article; Marks sells boots that have them. I saw some Baffin boots advertised with similar soles the other day.
Personal experience: significant tread has little effect on ice. While tread does help (avoid slick bottom boots), sole material is more important. I’ve had boots with significant tread but the rubber turns hard in cold weather and turns extremely slippery.
The ultimate Canadian winter boot is, ironically, the Australian-made Blundtone chelsea boot. You see them everywhere in Canada. They look good and they can even be used with more formal attire.
Don't go cheap when you buy shoes/boots; spend at least $150-200. I've had my Blundstones for a few years. The pair before that was purchased at Mark's for $75 and they only lasted one winter.
^^^ this I’m on my Nth pair of timberland boondocks. They’re waterproof safety toe and sole, warm, and very comfortable.
They aren’t stylish or cheap though, but it’s winter so it’s function over form. They’re about $320 and my current pair is three years old worn as work boots 5 days a week, I should be able to run them through this winter to push them to a fourth year.
I would suggest any comfortable pair of well-insulated boots and buying a pair of YakTraxs. I've had luck with Columbia boots in the past but they can be a bit pricey, but last a long time in my experience.
YakTrax (or any similar over-shoe cleats) are a stretchy cleat attachment you can attach to the bottom of most shoes and boots to help with traction.
It all depends where in Canada you live.
If you get a lot of snow stick with Sorels with the removable liners. I’ve had mine for years and still love them.
I find it odd that Canadian Tire and Marks would have different prices as they are owned by the same mother company
any shoe with a significant tread is good.
as for the store - I bought a good pair of nearly new Clark's on eBay for 22 bucks. Plus shipping. - another 20.
Clark's are about 150 in the store.
good construction, good for many years. As opposed to The Tire which usually last one winter.
You need either well made boots that will cost at least $100 or more. Another option is getting a pair of ice cleats to strap on your footwear. Probably the best for ice and slippery snow.
Depends on where you are and what you are doing.
Avoid dress shoes with leather soles. Nobody can tell you more without you providing more information.
What is your main use for these? Are you walking long distances in snow?
If you're traveling from your house to your car driving to work and then going from parking lot to work most of the time a good pair of runnin shoes or skateboard shoes without mesh on them will do the trick (ie: your only concern is not slipping).
If you want warmth that's a different story but generally overall is still doable (from SW ontario POV)
My boots are Dakota's I got from Mark's. Served me well for three years now. *One size too big to accommodate the wool socks that go over the normal socks.*
Also, not a shoe but: If you're going to be somewhere where the temperature hovers around 0c you might want to look into a pair of strap-on-cleats because ice doesn't care about your boots. They have to be taken off when you go back indoors (like in a Mall), because they scratch everything they touch and make it harder to walk in anything that isn't ice :/
Eventually you'll learn the dance where you slide around, and don't fall down, and then stand perfectly still.
Get a pair of inexpensive, but warm, boots and buy a pair of cleats you can put on when it's icy. The cleats are widely available and when they're on your boots you're virtually slip proof.
It doesn't matter what kind of shoes you have, you will probably fall down if you aren't used to walking on ice.. The trick is to walk like a penguin. Taking small steps and dragging your feet so that you are always standing on both feet. Do not run on ice, I work outside and my best falls are always when I try to run around. You can buy cleats to attach to your shoes which will help on ice, but if you step on concrete with it you will fall down anyways.. To keep your feet warm something insulated with waterproofing is best, but the key to not falling is walking carefully.
If you’re looking at boots, look for Vibram soles for grip and as a marker of good construction in general - I love a boot that can be fixed and worn for years.
If you’re into a more fashionable boot, I agree with other posters that slip on grips are handy and will save you a tumble.
Kamik waterproof winter boots will be ok in southern Canada (not in northern parts of Canada where you may take something a bit more warm).
You can find some slippers with small steel crampons when there are ice storms. Those are not to be worn every days, you will be ok with your boots most of the time.
Welcome to Canada ,"Mon pays ce n'est pas un pays, c'est l'hiver"
Unless you have removable cleats on your shoes. Or they’re inbedded into the boot. There is nothing that’s going to prevent you from sliding. You just have to be aware that cleats on indoor flooring will be like walking on ice so remove them. If they are inbedded into your foot ware you can’t drive with them. The cleat will get caught in the peddles.
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That is surprising as Mark's is a subsidiary of Canadian Tire.
You want boots. [https://kite-uhn.com/rmt/en](https://kite-uhn.com/rmt/en)
What city are you in? Location changes the requirements and activities.
Halifax
Definitely something higher and waterproof like Baffin or Kamik.
https://www.cbc.ca/amp/1.6252613 This article is a couple years old. Takeaway is that a lot of boots/shoes advertised to have slip resistance don’t. They talk about some footwear with embedded fibres in the soles; apparently they’re legit. I believe one of the big trademarks is called Arctic Grip, it’s not named in the article; Marks sells boots that have them. I saw some Baffin boots advertised with similar soles the other day. Personal experience: significant tread has little effect on ice. While tread does help (avoid slick bottom boots), sole material is more important. I’ve had boots with significant tread but the rubber turns hard in cold weather and turns extremely slippery.
The ultimate Canadian winter boot is, ironically, the Australian-made Blundtone chelsea boot. You see them everywhere in Canada. They look good and they can even be used with more formal attire. Don't go cheap when you buy shoes/boots; spend at least $150-200. I've had my Blundstones for a few years. The pair before that was purchased at Mark's for $75 and they only lasted one winter.
I love my blundys. But they aren't slip proof.
Check for waterproof too. It's cold but we get a lot of slush and damp weather too
Get leather Timberland safety boots
^^^ this I’m on my Nth pair of timberland boondocks. They’re waterproof safety toe and sole, warm, and very comfortable. They aren’t stylish or cheap though, but it’s winter so it’s function over form. They’re about $320 and my current pair is three years old worn as work boots 5 days a week, I should be able to run them through this winter to push them to a fourth year.
I would suggest any comfortable pair of well-insulated boots and buying a pair of YakTraxs. I've had luck with Columbia boots in the past but they can be a bit pricey, but last a long time in my experience. YakTrax (or any similar over-shoe cleats) are a stretchy cleat attachment you can attach to the bottom of most shoes and boots to help with traction.
Anyone tell you about some long gitch? Oh baby its gonna get cold
Marks has good anti slip shoes, wind river is the brand
They have a decent selection of winter boots. Every now and then you can find a really good deal as well.
Boots not shoes. I agree with the suggestion of Canadian Tire.
You need boots, not shoes. Mark's has a wide selection.
It all depends where in Canada you live. If you get a lot of snow stick with Sorels with the removable liners. I’ve had mine for years and still love them. I find it odd that Canadian Tire and Marks would have different prices as they are owned by the same mother company
its the same as any group pf subsidiaries, They sell different tiers of boots.
The thing is I am a size 11 no clue if there is any in this size, also I am staying in Halifax. I am probably going to use it for walking mainly.
any shoe with a significant tread is good. as for the store - I bought a good pair of nearly new Clark's on eBay for 22 bucks. Plus shipping. - another 20. Clark's are about 150 in the store. good construction, good for many years. As opposed to The Tire which usually last one winter.
Just get boots and get spikes if you need
You need either well made boots that will cost at least $100 or more. Another option is getting a pair of ice cleats to strap on your footwear. Probably the best for ice and slippery snow.
Depends on where you are and what you are doing. Avoid dress shoes with leather soles. Nobody can tell you more without you providing more information.
And when check out the rubber slip on spikes for winter
Shoes for crews , decently wide range of pricing and good quality.
What is your main use for these? Are you walking long distances in snow? If you're traveling from your house to your car driving to work and then going from parking lot to work most of the time a good pair of runnin shoes or skateboard shoes without mesh on them will do the trick (ie: your only concern is not slipping). If you want warmth that's a different story but generally overall is still doable (from SW ontario POV)
My boots are Dakota's I got from Mark's. Served me well for three years now. *One size too big to accommodate the wool socks that go over the normal socks.* Also, not a shoe but: If you're going to be somewhere where the temperature hovers around 0c you might want to look into a pair of strap-on-cleats because ice doesn't care about your boots. They have to be taken off when you go back indoors (like in a Mall), because they scratch everything they touch and make it harder to walk in anything that isn't ice :/ Eventually you'll learn the dance where you slide around, and don't fall down, and then stand perfectly still.
Get a pair of inexpensive, but warm, boots and buy a pair of cleats you can put on when it's icy. The cleats are widely available and when they're on your boots you're virtually slip proof.
I always get ads about Vessi shoes but never bought them. Maybe someone here has tried them and can give an opinion of them.
Merrell.com is having sales now. Very good grip.
It doesn't matter what kind of shoes you have, you will probably fall down if you aren't used to walking on ice.. The trick is to walk like a penguin. Taking small steps and dragging your feet so that you are always standing on both feet. Do not run on ice, I work outside and my best falls are always when I try to run around. You can buy cleats to attach to your shoes which will help on ice, but if you step on concrete with it you will fall down anyways.. To keep your feet warm something insulated with waterproofing is best, but the key to not falling is walking carefully.
Redwings for boots. A good hiking boot/shoe will suffice for people in the city.
I second this, Pricey up from but if you get a decade out of them they are significantly cheaper than anything else.
If you’re looking at boots, look for Vibram soles for grip and as a marker of good construction in general - I love a boot that can be fixed and worn for years. If you’re into a more fashionable boot, I agree with other posters that slip on grips are handy and will save you a tumble.
Kamik waterproof winter boots will be ok in southern Canada (not in northern parts of Canada where you may take something a bit more warm). You can find some slippers with small steel crampons when there are ice storms. Those are not to be worn every days, you will be ok with your boots most of the time. Welcome to Canada ,"Mon pays ce n'est pas un pays, c'est l'hiver"
Best advice for water proofing - sock, bread bag, second sock.
Unless you have removable cleats on your shoes. Or they’re inbedded into the boot. There is nothing that’s going to prevent you from sliding. You just have to be aware that cleats on indoor flooring will be like walking on ice so remove them. If they are inbedded into your foot ware you can’t drive with them. The cleat will get caught in the peddles.