So it is still very icy around here, and while the "winter trax " were helping I was still feeling pretty nervous walking in some area. Our cows are quite quiet, but while walking among them it is not a good time to wipe out!
Popped by to visit my dad today during some down time and also got to visit with my Auntie Barb and cousin Laurie , they too have been having trouble with the ice . Auntie Barb quite enjoys walking , and while she had something similar to the winter trax she said she still slips by times . Laurie had a different type , and says they have worked well, hers has sharp "cleats" on the ball of her foot . She ,also has livestock to care for , and her property has quite a steep hill. She recommended "Campers Village" to get some better traction , and better traction I got !!!!!
These puppies have some serious bite!!!! Similar to the wintertrax in that they are on a rubber harness, but they are chains with several 3/8 inch spikes throughout . They also fit better over the toe of the boot and so far don't seem to be able to pop off.
Wore them for chores tonight and I could walk every where! sure footed as a mountain goat! Well not really , I am still a klutz but , I wasn't slipping!
The only downsides are, they are a bit spendy, ($60.00 a pair , but honestly , what would it cost me to hire someone for shores if I got hurt?) they are very noisy ! I sound like a herd of horses walking around , but for chores I am not actually shooting for stealth and I have to take my boots off outside ,as they don't work very well on ceramic tile! (there they slip!) But all in all I felt very safe and happy with them . Hoping Cousin Laurie see this post , in case she too wants to be a mini mountain goat !
Take care all, stay safe , stay warm!
8 comments:
I like the look of those dudes. Next time into the city, I will have to look for them. Note to self: No walking on the hardwood floors! :-}
Those look great. I've got Yaktracks and the Bossman has some we made out of calving chain. We're bared off here and don't need them right now though.
Holy cow, those look lethal!
So glad you found something to help you keep standing upright and being safe out there!!
It's cold here, and the wind is just cutting right through everything. But it's NOTHING compared to your area... and I think of you when I'm freezing and feel sorry you're out there freezing even more!
Glad you found something to keep you safer. You must sound like the ghosts of Christmas, rattling/jingling your way through the day.
I want a pair!
Woah!! Effective I'm sure. So glad you found something to help with safty while do chores.
Stay warm!
What was it you were saying about strapping barbed wire to your boots??? $60 is much easier to account for in place of a hospital visit, physical therapy and someone to do the chores while you are out of commission...
I looked at those a couple years ago after my knee surgery. I keep meaning to buy a pair, but then the snow and ice melts and I promptly forget. This winter that's not happening, and even after 36 days we still have hard packed snow and ice...and boot sucking mud on the ground....do they help with walking in mud, too?
I'm glad they're working well for you and keeping you safe.
~Lisa
Glad you found something that works, even if little pricey, thats nothing compared to safety!
Post a Comment