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Da da da, dadadeda - walk like a pen-gu-in.

It's advice from the NHS (Glasgow) on how to avoid slips and falls in icy conditions. Not such a bad idea given that a lot of footwear has plastic soles that are like ice skates. Sketcher wearers take note!

A better tip might be to get some decent, but not fashionable, shoes, with non-slip treads. Try Doc Ms, and no, I do not get commission.

Who makes these stupid statement and get paid for it
In the old day it was thick fur lined boots with zips or wellies
We where/ are intelligent generation I hope

Saundra, we are of a type - sensible and adaptable - a rare breed nowadays, Trainers tend to be the worst sorts of footwear in winter. I watch the kids going to school and the Penguin walk is on show. I used to do a lot of walking and walking shoes (trainer type) work well. Leather or plastic soles - no.

I saw the video promoting this the other day

I try to avoid going out and walking on snow and ice as much as possible, if I have to walk Bill in it I wear my wellies and while they’re not brilliant I do feel a bit of a grip on slippery surfaces. They’re not traditional rubber wellies though, they’re made of that EVA stuff and are so light and incredibly warm.

JoM wrote:If I have to walk Bill in it I wear my wellies and while they’re not brilliant I do feel a bit of a grip on slippery surfaces. They’re not traditional rubber wellies though, they’re made of that EVA stuff and are so light and incredibly warm.

But do you walk like a Penguin or an Egyptian? I'd love to see either.

Hoping we get neither snow nor ice here in the SW, but if we do my trusty old knee-length leather Hush Puppies will do the trick

I have boots for every occasions, fashion, warmth, walking, snow, rain.

I love my boots

These are just amazing

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Cabotswood-Amb ... 107&sr=8-5

I had Amazon vouchers when I left my last job and bought them with them.

Love those MM

My Skechers boots have a good tread and are great on slippy surfaces, not that I can get them on at the moment. My remedy for this weather, stay indoors in the warm

Cracking boots, Shell, and look at those soles! They really are the key to walking in bad weather.

Jen, your remedy also works for me. If I do not have to go out, I stay in.