As far as boots go, I was outside most of the day in cool weather (20F so - minus several C). I wore a pair of lined wellies "Kamik" or something from Mark's Work Wearhouse, very warm and good for deep snow. I wore jeans and snow pants (like kids have) over them. That and an oilskin jacket are enough for this weather even though the wind here is severe. When it gets really cold I wear the boots and a pair of farmer pants with a quilted lining, also from Mark's. Aside from Mark's a national (multi-national even) chain that has cheap clothing suitable for winter is TSC (Tractor Supply Company), they keep a brand of work clothes called "Tough Duck" which is comparable in quality to the Carhartt's at MWW but a fair bit cheaper, the brand is a favourite with people who work outside all day.

[QUOTE=WelshDragonsWales;5617896]Hi there, how you doing?

Its been ages since we spoke . We are really excited already about coming out and you are right about it going very quickly.

I went into town today and had a look at the jackets that are wind/waterproof and nice and warm and cozy. I also looked at warm trainers/boots etc but thought they were all boring, not at all girlie

I looked at nice warm undergarments that almost looked like proper clothes ( ie not underwear ) so will get us both a couple of tops prior to coming out.

how are things with you - PM me if you prefer

Take care



Dawn x[/QUOTE
]hey!! i was wondering if you got my last PM.???/. i answered yours...LOL....ping pong PMs...happening..hehehee

I'm going to hijack this thread a little....
I'm not even in Canada, but Sweden, but oh well. All's fair in ice and snow.

I too am trying to buy some winter boots and being female trying to compromise something that looks nice and that I can wear in the evening with something that won't have me butt-to-pavement. I already have a pair of gore-tex ankle boots for average walking around.
I've currently narrowed it down to two Timberland boots:
- one being their 14" big grippy sole waterproof boots. The catch? Not much on the lining side and that the biggest size in stock won't let me fit jeans inside. Which is all very well if I'm wearing a skirt but not useful otherwise.
- the other being waterproofed suede, 'teddy bear lined' also knee high boots. (I can also buy these online for half the ptice). Their catch is a flattish rubber 'crinkle' grip. (linky)

So my question basically is - do crinkly rubber soles grip anything?
It was an icerink here last week after rain followed several inches of snow then froze over again and I didn't feel too safe in my big grippy boots as they can't grip glass much more than trainers, but they can at least do snow.
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Oh it gets to -30C in Feb.

I don't know about Sweden, but here you can buy things you wear on your shoes to give them extra grip on icy surfaces ... Yak-Trax! http://yaktrax.com/

You can slip 'em on, and then remove them and pop them in your bag or coat pocket when you arrive safely!

Mo' Have you used these? Are they any good?

I have got some anti slip boots but i do find that when the idiots around here don't carry out their Bylaw duty of shovelling that pretty white stuff the paths get a little trecherous - so was thinking on getting some of those fangled things.

I have a pair of slip-on cleats. The brand name is Get-A-Grip. Same general idea as Yaktrax. They are very effective.

Yes I have, and they are REALLY good! We first saw folks wearing them at Johnston Canyon when the paths were about 6 inces thickly covered with compacted snow and ice. I can recommend them, and I saw something similar in Super Drug Mart this week.

Hi

These Yaktrax sound and look great.... do you know if i can buy them mail order from the uk?? or would i have to buy them in Canada?

Thanks

Dawn

Here's a linkie to the UK Web-site

http://www.yaktrax.co.uk/

Thanks

Oh I've seen rubber shoe spikes for sale....except only old Swedish grannies wear them so you'd get laughed at more for wearing them than if you fell over.
Looks like I'm getting the big grippy ones anyway despite the price. Parental and peer pressure vs my bank balance.

Great - we sell these Yaktrax things at work - crimbo pressies for ALL!

It's true.... my kids laugh at me ..... but I get the last laugh when they've all landed on their bums!

You can get them at Lee Valley Tools.
With the changing weather pattern,I am thinking of getting a pair
to prevent falling when it snows.
http://www.leevalley.com/garden/page...t=2,51676&ap=1

http://www.leevalley.com/garden/page...t=2,51676&ap=1

http://www.leevalley.com/garden/page...t=2,51676&ap=1

Yoong