Put a pair of old socks over your shoes/boots to keep you from slipping on snow/ice!

26 opinions in 25 threads, created by marion71 on 06/01/2010

This was a tip from the BBC news reader this morning and might be useful. Maybe it will look daft, but maybe it really works! I have not tried it, but have to go out tomorrow and it is snowing heavily in London now. I dread it and don't want to slip. Does anyone has any useful tips?

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Opinion by base_hex, Posted on 11/01/2010

Haven't heard that one but I don't think any of my socks will fit over my boots or shoes!

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Opinion by nixrose, Posted on 10/01/2010

This sounds a good idea and worth a try. I would rather risk looking a bit daft than end up slipping on the ice.

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Opinion by jimmykitten, Posted on 10/01/2010

This is a good tip and I'll pass it on to my nan who hasn't gone out since last Tuesday because of the weather. Luckily I have a good grip on my boots and so far (hopefully I wont jinx myself now!) I haven't fallen over!

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Opinion by csk52, Posted on 10/01/2010

Thanks for the tip marion71 will bear it in mind as I'm not too good on my feet at the best of times

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Opinion by oddball165, Posted on 10/01/2010

Sounds like it could work,have not seen anyone trying it though.
I went out yesterday and the paths are lethal no grip what so ever.
No wonder the hospitals are getting a lot of people with breaks and sprains.
21st reply in case you need it ;-)

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Opinion by TonyR1979, Posted on 08/01/2010

This will surely make the socks draw the water up past your boots and you will get wet feet?

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Opinion by bernibarton, Posted on 08/01/2010

no, just to wrap up warm and not go out unless you really have to

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Opinion by sem62, Posted on 08/01/2010

Hi

I have not heard of this but its worth giving it ago looking a bit silly is better than breaking anything

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Opinion by jennifer ann1, Posted on 08/01/2010

Not heard or that tip. Heres one towards your 20th reply

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Opinion by emILYx07967, Posted on 08/01/2010

Wow i never new that, well they do say you learn something new everyday i guess thats it haha. New fashion style at college haha.

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