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Walking outside in snow or ice
It is a good idea to have two pairs of shoes with a good grip as well as giving you support around your ankle. If you do not have shoes with a good sole for grip you can purchase a detachable grip which you will find in out clothing area.

Whilst wellingtons can be practical, they often don't give you enough support and can be difficult to take off. Avoid walking outside in leather soled shoes and, if you are driving, change your shoes if possible so your feet do not slip on the pedals.


Clothing
Clothing should be warm and allow you to move freely. Avoid things in your pockets that may do you harm if you do fall. An ideal jacket length should be to just below your waist and on the hips, but make sure it doesn't impede your walking; if you fall, you will be thankful for the extra padding.

In addition to keeping you warm, hats and gloves can also act as padding should you fall. A hat can act a bit like a crash helmet and reduce the force of any knock to the head. Likewise, when wearing gloves, you are less likely to have your hands in your pockets, which may help you if were to slip. Again see our clothing range in store.


Falling Gracefully
If you do fall, try and curl up and 'roll' with the fall and stay relaxed, this will minimise any jarring to your body. Whilst it may be an automatic reaction, try to avoid putting your hands out to save you - this may cause wrist injuries.

Keep Your Wits
It goes without saying, try to avoid alcohol. Not only will you be more prone to feeling the adverse effects of the cold (because it causes loss of body heat) but it may also cause you to take risks that you wouldn't normally do and, of course, make you more unsteady on your feet. Keep topped up with warm drinks to keep your temperature up.

Plan, Plan, Plan
Plan what you need to do, especially if it involves travelling anywhere. Avoid walking too near the edge of the pavement to avoid slipping into traffic. Be patient, don't hurry and watch out for parts of the pavement that may have been in shadow or under trees, where there is more likely be black ice.