Rain boots are NOT safe in icy or snowy weather

Well, our first snowfall is here and as usual, we are busily clearing the driveway and paths around the house.

I couldn’t find my snowboots so I slipped on my fancy, patterned rubber boots. Well, after I had slipped on the boots, I also slipped on the areas that hubby had cleared, struggling to stay vertical a couple of times (our driveway is steep.)

Certainly, these boots are great for keeping feet dry in the rain, but be warned, rubber gum- wellington- or otherwise-named boots are NOT safe when walking on icy or snow-covered concrete unless they are specifically designed for such conditions.

Heeding my hubby’s advice, “those boots are hard rubber so the traction isn’t good for snow” I searched for – and found – my snow boots, made of a softer rubber with deep treads. I now feel confident as my feet grip the ground, like snow tires.

Patterned, fancy rubber boots are very popular these days, even a fashion statement. It follows, then, that people may think these boots will keep them fashionable in the snow and venture out into the winter conditions.

Forearmed is forewarned. Please take care.