womanofdulwich Posted December 16, 2011 Share Posted December 16, 2011 I keep seeing adverts in the papers for these- you wear them over your shoes. Has anyone bought them/ recomemnd them?Thanks Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/21007-ice-grips-for-shoes/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loz Posted December 16, 2011 Share Posted December 16, 2011 We bought some for the parents in law - YakTrax. They like them. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/21007-ice-grips-for-shoes/#findComment-508243 Share on other sites More sharing options...
womanofdulwich Posted December 16, 2011 Author Share Posted December 16, 2011 of course - for my father in law! thanks. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/21007-ice-grips-for-shoes/#findComment-508275 Share on other sites More sharing options...
RosieH Posted December 16, 2011 Share Posted December 16, 2011 Hey, Yak Trax ain't just for oldies. They stop you falling on your arse and mean you can wear your normal shoes and not have to resort to some kind of ugly moon boot just because it's snowing.I love them, wouldn't be without them in winter.And I'd recommend getting them while it's not icy / snowy, because everywhere sells out the second it snows. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/21007-ice-grips-for-shoes/#findComment-508358 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Damian H Posted December 16, 2011 Share Posted December 16, 2011 There is also a brand called Spiky Grips. Might be worth a look. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/21007-ice-grips-for-shoes/#findComment-508366 Share on other sites More sharing options...
womanofdulwich Posted December 16, 2011 Author Share Posted December 16, 2011 thanks I ordered the yak yak ones this morning. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/21007-ice-grips-for-shoes/#findComment-508369 Share on other sites More sharing options...
bonniebird Posted December 16, 2011 Share Posted December 16, 2011 I used them last winter :)) they are great! Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/21007-ice-grips-for-shoes/#findComment-508372 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Proxima Centauri Posted December 16, 2011 Share Posted December 16, 2011 Which stores please? Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/21007-ice-grips-for-shoes/#findComment-508374 Share on other sites More sharing options...
intexasatthe moment Posted December 16, 2011 Share Posted December 16, 2011 Have seen them in Asada .Not sure if still in stock .http://your.asda.com/2010/11/30/walking-on-ice-the-special-shoe-accessory-that-gives-you-extra-grip Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/21007-ice-grips-for-shoes/#findComment-508375 Share on other sites More sharing options...
RosieH Posted December 17, 2011 Share Posted December 17, 2011 You can get them in the outdoor shops - Snow & Rock, North Face, Ellis Brigham (got mine in Ellis Brigham).If you hit Covent Garden, there are about 5 shops in a concentrated area that might yield results. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/21007-ice-grips-for-shoes/#findComment-508422 Share on other sites More sharing options...
tarafitness Posted December 18, 2011 Share Posted December 18, 2011 Funnily enough I just ordered a pair of YakTrax today!not sure where the most local outdoor shop would be from here, are there any in Camberwell/Brixton? There's a Blacks in Victoria. High Street Kensington has about 3 outdoor shops back on the same row from what I remember. Covent garden probably best though :-) Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/21007-ice-grips-for-shoes/#findComment-508689 Share on other sites More sharing options...
sallyfran Posted December 20, 2011 Share Posted December 20, 2011 There's an outdoor shop in Forest Hill, just behind the station. Full of ski stuff at the moment, don't know whether they stock Yaktrax, you'd need to give them a ring. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/21007-ice-grips-for-shoes/#findComment-509006 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Annette Curtain Posted December 20, 2011 Share Posted December 20, 2011 Maplins sell them.There's one in Forest Hill.About a tenner a pair.NETTE(tu) Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/21007-ice-grips-for-shoes/#findComment-509007 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loz Posted December 20, 2011 Share Posted December 20, 2011 Annette Curtain Wrote:-------------------------------------------------------> Maplins sell them.Maplins? I didn't think they sold anything without a USB interface Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/21007-ice-grips-for-shoes/#findComment-509022 Share on other sites More sharing options...
giggirl Posted December 20, 2011 Share Posted December 20, 2011 I've got a pair. Recommended. Falling on your bum isn't a good look.Px Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/21007-ice-grips-for-shoes/#findComment-509093 Share on other sites More sharing options...
the-e-dealer Posted December 20, 2011 Share Posted December 20, 2011 I bought mine at Kew Gardens Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/21007-ice-grips-for-shoes/#findComment-509137 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Voyageur Posted December 20, 2011 Share Posted December 20, 2011 Have had Yaktrax for a few years now - vital for making my way down the steep hill to the station from C Palace in ice/snow. Highly recommended. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/21007-ice-grips-for-shoes/#findComment-509153 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ontheedge Posted December 20, 2011 Share Posted December 20, 2011 Got some today in clas ohlsen in croydon instead of the spikes they have ceramic plates which means you don't have to take them off going into shops, thought they would be better for parents less bending,they also have the ones with spikes Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/21007-ice-grips-for-shoes/#findComment-509226 Share on other sites More sharing options...
womanofdulwich Posted December 20, 2011 Author Share Posted December 20, 2011 how much were ceramic ones? father in law has laminate floor so they might be better Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/21007-ice-grips-for-shoes/#findComment-509228 Share on other sites More sharing options...
civilservant Posted December 20, 2011 Share Posted December 20, 2011 can you get them in ED or do you have to trek as far out as FH to buy a pair? Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/21007-ice-grips-for-shoes/#findComment-509229 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ontheedge Posted December 20, 2011 Share Posted December 20, 2011 womanofdulwich Wrote:-------------------------------------------------------> how much were ceramic ones? father in law has> laminate floor so they might be betterThey were ?12.95 called sandy grips, don't think you want to be doing too much walking on laminate floors in them but would be fine for just coming in and out, got some for myself too,they also have them on amazon Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/21007-ice-grips-for-shoes/#findComment-509240 Share on other sites More sharing options...
the-e-dealer Posted December 21, 2011 Share Posted December 21, 2011 The AA do them online for ?7 Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/21007-ice-grips-for-shoes/#findComment-509445 Share on other sites More sharing options...
civilservant Posted December 21, 2011 Share Posted December 21, 2011 thanks the-e-d! much easier to get to a computer than to FH Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/21007-ice-grips-for-shoes/#findComment-509492 Share on other sites More sharing options...
intexasatthe moment Posted December 22, 2011 Share Posted December 22, 2011 but isn't ceramic smooth and non - grippy ???( must look on line ? Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/21007-ice-grips-for-shoes/#findComment-509560 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huguenot Posted December 22, 2011 Share Posted December 22, 2011 Ceramic ice grips here Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/21007-ice-grips-for-shoes/#findComment-509564 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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