Clearing snow is riskier when you can’t keep your balance. Consumer Reports tested four slip-on ice cleats on a sheet of thick ice that we tilted to varying slopes, and also at an ice-skating rink. In ...

I tried to climb up onto a ramp of ice in my normal winter boots. They’d served me well last winter and seemed like a good pair to test against the new material Italian shoe company Vibram was selling ...

With this weekend's snow storm on the way, you also need to keep an eye out for ice - especially while walking on driveways and sidewalks. Winter boots can protect you from the snow, but no amount of ...

Gore-Tex membranes, hardy rubber lugs, meticulous tread patterns, and pillow-like cushioning are the hallmarks of a good running shoe for winter. Luckily, there's a whole swath of options that keep ...

Losing your balance and falling does not just happen during icy Boston winters. The slip resistance of your shoes can determine how well you walk on different surfaces without losing balance. Shoe ...

Boots with a thick tread are a must-have accessory for safely traversing ice and snow in the winter, but slipping hazards can exist anywhere, especially for people with mobility challenges.

Researchers inspired by kirigami, the Japanese art of cutting and folding paper, create a friction-boosting material that could give shoes a stronger grip on ice and other slippery surfaces. Diemut ...

With snow, ice and freezing temperatures still gripping much of the country, stepping out of your house can be treacherous. Luckily we've found a solution that'll save you buying expensive new boots – ...

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