5 Boots That’ll Help Prevent a Slip-and-Fall Injury This Winter
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Black ice, snow, and slush don't discriminate when it comes to their prey. That's why you won't catch me in the Winter elements without my seasonal armor: top-of-the-line slip-resistant boots.
Created with foot traction and stability in mind, they're all you need to opt out of the classic banana peel slip-and-fall bit this Winter.
To spare us all and ensure good health this season, I've curated some of the most practical and stylish Winter boots to shop now.
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Sorel Joan of Arctic Next Boot
Sorel is introducing a new sole, featured on their Sorel Joan of Arctic Next Boot ($250), designed to increase foot traction. If that's not enough reason to love this modern Winter shoe, its lightweight material, waterproof leather, comfortable fit, and insulation technology is.
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Columbia Bugaboot Plus IV Omni-Heat 200g Waterproof Winter Boots
The nonslip Omni-Grip technology used throughout the Columbia Bugaboot Winter Boots ($145) makes them a must-buy, especially due to the antislip and abrasion-resistant build of the Michelin (yes, as in the car tire brand) outsole grips.
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Dr. Martens Women's 1460 Serena Wyoming Lined Winter Boots
Opt for a more casual style that's still reliable on icier days with these Dr. Martens 1460 Serena Wyoming Lined Winter Boots ($145). The grooved outside soles are durable and have great traction thanks to their slip- and abrasion-resistant design.
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Ugg Adirondack III Boot
Ugg seemingly thought of everything when they created their Adirondack III Boot ($250). For starters, the shoe's dual-density sole was created with stability and support in mind — not to mention, the molded outsole was optimized for maximum traction and is advertised to stay flexible in freezing temperatures.
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The North Face Yukiona Mid Boot
The North Face's Yukiona Mid Boot ($160) is yet another buy that checks off all our boxes. We can get behind a shoe that features firmer-density soles for stability and temperature-sensitive rubber lugs for increased traction.
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