Hi Wendy,
I agree with you. Korkers have the kind of time of steel studs that I like. The issue is that the brand name on the styles keep changing and so you may order a pair on Amazon that appear to be exactly the same (this happened to me a client of mine last year) but the sizing, ease of stretch and quality is not at all the same.
I agree that no ice grips are stable on tile but some are much less stable than others and I feel they actually pose a fall risk. It occurs at times that you have to take a few steps either in your home or at a mall on tile before you can remove the ice cleats.
Thank you for sharing.
Margaret

Hi Nancy, Thank you for sharing your wealth of information. I too purchased a pair of Sperry Women’s Powder Valley Polar Ice Grip Boots back in 2016. They do not disappoint. However I still feel that they do not provide as much grip as the ice cleats when we have our episodes of freezing rain. I agree with you that the combo is great for our current Canadian winter conditions.
Wishing you a winter free of falls.
Margaret

I’m an active senior with a hip and an elbow replacement, OA, spinal issues – mobility and balance challenges.

I’ve never been able to get YaxTrax or other stretchy versions on and off my boots – arthritic fingers etc. I can fasten straps with velcro fasteners.

I’ve found 2 types of ice cleats that work for me – outdoors. I haven’t gone on tile floors.

1. ICER’S™ Anti-Skid Detachable Safety Soles Website: icers.ca . Icer’s Inc. I bought these a few years ago at Glebe Apothecary in Ottawa (as I recall). Googling now, Jan 2020, I see that Lee Valley Tools sells them locally and online.

2. Traction Straps Ice Cleats — Action Tools Medium Traction Strap Ice Cleats | Home Hardware (various sizes, here Medium)
” Get the Action Tools Medium Traction Strap Ice Cleats at your local Home Hardware store. Buy online and get Fre… ” These are newer. Strap wraps on front of foot only. I find them small and light, easy to carry in pocket or bag for “just in case”.

For “everyday” winter walking – I’m very pleased with my Sperry Women’s Powder Valley Polar Ice Grip Boots, bought in 2016 Black Friday sales at Marks – the only store in Ottawa that carried them then. I rushed out to buy immediately after reading CBC News coverage of Toronto research lab testing winter boots on ice and wet ice – slippery surfaces.

“Why your winter boots may not keep you upright on ice” | CBC News

https://www.cbc.ca/news/technology/winter-boots-tested-ice-1.3867531

With these boots and ice cleats, and poles or cane with ice tip, I feel more confident on winter walks.

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Hi Sharon. Thanks for your comments and you are welcome.