Last week, as I walked from my front yard to the back to grab our shovel, I had a terrible slip and fell on my thigh – for once the extra padding on my body came in handy :). I had the wind knocked out of me and was so confused by what had just happened. When I looked closer, I noticed that we had a chunk of ice along our driveway that was hidden by the freshly fallen snow. As luck would have it (isn’t it amazing how the Universe works sometimes), that same week I attended an ice catwalk event hosted by Mark’s to try out their slip resistant Well Worn boots.
I was skeptical at first because I always thought that my current boots were made for Canadian winter weather. Boy was I wrong. I learned that most boots (90%) rated by the Toronto Rehabilitation Institute (TRI) dont meet the minimum requirements to receive a rating of one snowflake for their performance. To get one snowflake, the
boot has to meet the minimum standard, which is being able to walk on a 7 degree slope without slipping (7 degrees is the slope of a curb on a sidewalk).
So I tried it out for myself! I put on a pair of slip-resistant boots and walked down the sloped ice walk. I couldn’t believe the difference! Not to mention, the boots were super comfortable and warm. Two other very important factors for me when selecting winter boots. Oh ya – they’re also super stylish. I personally LOVE the beige colour, but it comes in black too!
Look for the blue spots on the bottom of the boot. Those are the special Vibram Arctic Grip outsoles that provide amazing traction on slick winter surfaces.
I’m officially a convert, and I couldn’t be happier to be packing these boots with me as we head out for our first family trip this winter to Tremblant.
If you need new winter boots, do yourself a favour and go to Mark’s to check these out. Better yet, if your spouse isn’t sure what to go you for Christmas, warm feet and stylish new boots are always a good idea.
Disclosure: This post was sponsored by Mark’s Canada. In exchange for this post, I have received perks in the form of product and compensation. All opinions on this blog are my own.
So cool – I’ve never seen the Arctic Grip outsoles before but they sound perfect for these icy winters we`ve had lately!
Safety with Style. I love them and I am in need of a new pair winter boots.
Slip resistant boots are what I’ll be looking out for next year! I didn’t know that there was such a thing, the blue Arctic Grip on the soles is amazing. We have a sloping driveway and I have managed to fall on that and bang my head pretty hard, so these boots are made for me. I don’t ever want to be knocked unconscious ever again – I then suffered for 6 months from post concussion syndrome.
Those look really comfortable and safe.
These would come in handy. I may take a look at them for next winter.
Slip resistant boots would be great! Marks always has durable, great quality products.
These boots are adorable! Slip resistant sounds great to me – I already slipped on fell on my butt once today 😛
These boots are stylish and practical.
I really need to check these boots, I could use these boots!
Awesome boots, I definitely will buy some next time I’m at Marks. Definitely needed for roof work.
Love those boots, I need to get myself a pair like those!!
Sure could use a pair of boots like those. I’m so afraid of slipping on black ice. I do have some of those grippy things but i’m not in love with them.
All boots should be non slip!! I couldn’t imagine winter without them.
Recently bought my daughter a pair of Wind River boots – she says they are the best she has ever had – and bonus – they were on sale!
Those are so cute I love them and I need to buy new ones !
They may be slip resistant but better yet, they’ll look gorgeous on my feet.
love them and sure could use them here today! Ice storm and everything coated in thick layer of slippery ice!
Those are very stylish winter boots.
I like that these boots are slip resistant and stylish as well!
I am going to have to go look into this, my current boots tend to want to slip a lot and I hate that. Love the look of them too!
I truly need boots like this since I slip often during these rough winter months.
These sound like great boots! I’m always afraid of falling in the ice and snow.
I had never heard of the snowflake rating until now but what a great idea. My boots look nice but don’t do much to help me on the ice, and there’s been a lot of it in my area this winter.
Love those boots – they seem to provide great traction when walking on snow and ice. Super helpful!
It can get pretty icy where we live and I am always nervous of slipping and falling. So,I like the special traction feature on these boots.
Those boots are adorable! I love Mark’s products.
very nice boots, safety on ice is very important
I go for weekly hikes with my mom & some of those hills can be treacherous in the winter! Would love some slip resistant boots!
I could use a pair of these slip resistant boots because I was warned not to fall again or I could really injure my herniated back.They look so sporty and cute too.Mark’s is awesome!
I like the idea of warm boots that are good on ice.
Love those beige ones!
I’m going to check these out.
We need these after all the freezing rain we’ve had!
I need to get me a pair of SLIP resistance boots as last year broke my ankle because of poor footwear…so this would come in so handy for me.
These look so good! I loved following along on social while you guys were at the event, putting the boots to the test on the ice!