Review on STABILicers Snow and Ice Walking Traction Cleats (1 Pair) by Bud Crabtree

If you live in an area with little or lots of snow and ice in winter, be smart and buy a pair of stabilizer bars for you and every member of your family. the family. A few years ago at work I fell on the ice in the parking lot and ended up in intensive care because I was afraid I'd injured my back again. Thankfully I didn't have it, but the pain, stiffness, and fear of falling made me think about finding a product that would prevent those nasty falls. Well it's been a few winters and I forgot. Then winter came and my elderly father, a 90-year-old World War II veteran, a little sprite, fell on the icy sidewalk one Sunday afternoon as he was leaving church and almost broke his hip or something worse. I ended up telling myself to stop taking stupid risks! And then I started looking for "ice boots" in earnest. I saw all the good reviews on the Stabilicers and thought they looked like a very solid product compared to some other ice axes so I bought a pair for my elderly dad and a pair for myself. After we received them, I didn't have to ask him twice to put them on. In fact, he seemed very keen to try them and was relieved that he might now be able to skate safely on the ice. I have to admit that I bought them very late in the winter season so we only had a few opportunities to try them. so far, but I think it may have been the smartest purchase I've ever made. The steel spikes dig really deep into the ice in both directions, both forward and sideways, making it virtually impossible for your feet to slip on the icy surface. I now have peace of mind for my father's safety as well as my own winter, so that alone is worth the price. There are just a few things that I feel need to be mentioned to potential buyers. First I wear size 10 shoes (women) and according to the sizing I bought a medium size. My dad and I had some trouble fitting the middle stabilizers to our shoes—they were a little stretchy—but I think it might be a good solution because while the plus size would have been easier to put on, it might also make them easier to unexpectedly slip off So it's probably okay if they're a little tight, but older people may need help getting them on and off. Another reviewer mentioned that I want to stress that you really should take them off as soon as you enter a room, especially if the floor is tile, concrete, or wood. The steel spikes slip and slide on a regular floor (not to mention they make A LOT of noise), and you really don't want to safely walk on ice in a parking lot only to end up falling on your ass at the grocery store. . So please take care of yourself and take them off as soon as you go inside. So far I think this product is a very good investment. I should know more when we use them for another winter or two, but given the short time we have them I recommend stabilizers. I also strongly recommend that everyone buy a pair for each family member, especially your elderly loved ones. These may not be the cheapest ice slabs, but they are very durable and well made. And spending a little more money on a good safety product is far better than spending thousands of dollars on a hospital bill for a nasty, painful fall on ice.