Clearing snow is riskier when you can’t keep your balance. Consumer Reports tested four slip-on ice cleats on a sheet of thick ice that we tilted to varying slopes, and also at an ice-skating rink. In ...

I tried to climb up onto a ramp of ice in my normal winter boots. They’d served me well last winter and seemed like a good pair to test against the new material Italian shoe company Vibram was selling ...

The harsh winter has been kind indeed to a Westminster shoe-repair store that carries the latest in ice-repellent footwear. Ice Walkers are metal cleats attached to an adjustable strap. Those ...

Losing your balance and falling does not just happen during icy Boston winters. The slip resistance of your shoes can determine how well you walk on different surfaces without losing balance. Shoe ...

Boots with a thick tread are a must-have accessory for safely traversing ice and snow in the winter, but slipping hazards can exist anywhere, especially for people with mobility challenges.

Even in our best winter boots, we often slip and slide on icy sidewalks. Researchers at the Toronto Rehabilitation Institute noticed this problem and decided to investigate just how resistant winter ...

In the animal kingdom, few are as sticky as geckos. Their ability to scamper up walls and across ceilings is delightful to ...

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