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Strange shoe accessories prevent slipping on ice

Nordic Grip Mini Ice Grippers are the ultimate winter accessory for women’s shoes.

By Kim Anne Jan 24, 2013 7:54PM

Photo: Nordic GripSome of us refuse to give up our high heels, despite blustery weather and snowfall. But now, we needn’t worry about slipping on the ice—a British company is selling the ultimate winter accessory for shoe lovers.

The Nordic Grip Mini Ice Grippers are basically fancy rubber bands that slip over the toes of your shoes for a slip-free experience, no matter what kind of shoes you’re wearing (they stretch over all different types of shoes, from mile-high stilettos to boots). 

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”Party shoes and icy surfaces are a bad combination,” they say on their web site.Photo: Nordic Grip

“Nordic Grips' smart Mini is a discreet, small and cool grip which is perfect on your way to or from a party on icy ground. The grip comes in a practical box making it easy to store in a jacket pocket or in your handbag ready for those icy winter nights.”

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Now, if only we could figure out how to warm up our toes in those stilettos…

Tell us: Would you wear these rubber band contraptions on your shoes?

 

Photo: Nordic Grip

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Feb 7, 2013 4:59PM
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I'd much rather wear boots in the winter and carry the dressy shoes to put on once I get inside.  These "grippers" only provide a small area of slip protection, the rest of your shoe sole is still going to slip, especially the heel.  Be smart and don't wear stupid shoes in slippery conditions.
Feb 7, 2013 4:20PM
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Or shoes that sprinkle salt as you walk.

Jan 25, 2013 7:32AM
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Would love a pair! Have fallen so hard on ice I was knocked out before so know they definitely could save folks from lifetime chiropractor commitments!
Feb 7, 2013 1:33PM
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Absolutely!  Tired of falling in the winter.
Feb 7, 2013 4:19PM
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well if they are just "fancy" rubberbands....you all know what to do...

why spend money on something that is practically free!!!!  RUBBERBANDS!!!

Feb 7, 2013 5:36PM
Feb 7, 2013 5:37PM
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I want to see a gal in those on real ice or in the coming storm,, go ahead make a commercial of it..

Oh they  are soooooo pretty.

Feb 7, 2013 4:28PM
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Absolutely I would wear these.  I never go out when it is icy outside.  I have osteoporosis and I am deathly afraid of falling.  I don't wear heels much at all anymore, so if these work on any shoe, I'm for anything that will help me walk safely in bad weather.
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