There's something similar for those of us who like to walk no matter
> what the weather. I bought a pair of Yaktrax Pro shoe covers two years
> ago and haven't gotten a chance to use them yet.
> They snap over the bottom of your shoe and present a rubber matrix
> surrounded by steel coil to the ice, essentially increasing the
> pressure on each point. The USPS uses these in locations that get a
> lot of snow and ice and the study says it's eliminated slips and > falls.
> Just a suggestion as I know broken bones don't heal as fast when one > gets older.
> [TELECOM Digest Editor's Note: I wonder where I could buy one of those
> devices for my shoes? Maybe next time I happen to go past Walmart I
> might (as I sniff and point my nose in the air) walk in the place and
> look to see if they have them. PAT]
I ordered mine a couple of years ago, at the suggestion of my son. As he did, I ordered mine from a firm called "R.U. Outside, Inc." by phone and they arrived in about three days.
Shown below is the "How to Order" page from their website
Wes Leatherock snipped-for-privacy@aol.com snipped-for-privacy@yahoo.com
If you would rather place your order by phone you can call: (800) 279-7123, or fax: (800) 704-8909
Or mail to: R.U. Outside, Inc.
642 N. 1000 W. #108 Logan, UT 84321
Corporate Headquarters: (208) 354-3455 or (866) 354-3455 Fax: (208) 354-3450 E-Mail: snipped-for-privacy@ruoutside.com