How to deal with walking on ice after breaking leg...

Question

I am recovering from a leg fracture and am temporarily disabled. I expect to be back to work in September and am apprehensive about the coming winter. I live and work in Chicago and have to walk to train and to work. I'll have to walk on glass-like icy surfaces, hard-packed snow, etc. Does anybody have any recommendations on inexpensive slip-proof winter footwear? Thanks!

Answer 1

get some of these! They're called stabilicers and they slip on over any of your shoes to prevent slipping on ice.

http://www.32north.com/prod_cover.htm

Also, get some walking sticks to help support your weight and help keep your balance: (you can have them with a sharp tip to stick into the ice)

http://www.leki.com/