Old Man Winter has dumped plenty of snow on Utah communities this season, and that means lots of shoveling. Oh, it also means trudging to work through ice and slush, walking the dog in it, cleaning off the car…you get the idea. A good pair of winter footwear is essential in these conditions, but if you’re like me, it’s tennis shoes or bust around the calendar. If you want to navigate in the winter slop and still keep your kicks looking fresh, Shoe-In Overshoes may be the perfect solution.
Shoe-Ins are a simple concept: a large, sandal-looking footbed engulfs your everyday footwear when winter storms come calling. Shoe-Ins are made with a single molded plastic piece that have studs on the inside to lock your feet in. They sent a pair of Ice-Ts my way just as the flakes started flying. I used these crazy contraptions to do it all: driveway shoveling sessions, dog walks, and even commutes to work on the icy streets of SLC. Are they goofy looking? Yes, they sure are, but they also work great!
The Shoe-In Ice Ts are equipped with metal studs on the bottom to increase traction. While shoveling my driveway I never slipped an inch despite having to negotiate ice, slush and fresh snow. As I mentioned, I wear tennis shoes year round, and winter can be quite unforgiving. With the Ice Ts on my feet, my shoes stayed dry, and even better, my jeans stayed dry, too. The Shoe-Ins give you some additional ground clearance, which means even when the snow is stacking up, your feet will ride high and dry.
Anyone who lives in an urban environment that gets a healthy amount of snow will appreciate Shoe-Ins. I can’t stand working in my office with clunky winter boots on, but then again, getting my shoes soaked on the walk to work is no fun, either. The Ice Ts are the answer: as soon as I jumped out of my truck, I donned the Overshoes. Voila! No sliding on icy sidewalks, no wet jeans, and most important, my stylish tennies never took a beating. A lot of my coworkers gave me sideways glances when I pranced in wearing the Shoe-Ins, but once I explained the concept, they were sold. The most frequent question I got was “do they make them for high heels?” Not yet, but that’s a damn good idea! Get on it, Shoe-In!
The bottom line is the Shoe-In Overshoes work like a charm. The interior studs ensure a tight fit: no slipping or annoying heel lift. They are also very lightweight; I barely noticed them once I started walking around in the snow. Each pair comes with a drying hanger and a tote bag so you can stow them without getting your pack wet. The only drawback I encountered is that you can’t drive a car with them on; no reason to create more chaos on those winter roadways! Rocking your favorite sneaks year round without consequence is now a reality: the Shoe-In Overshoes literally have your feet covered.
The Good: Shoe-In Overshoes Ice Ts have great traction on ice and snow, fit snugly around shoes, and they even work with slippers.
The Bad: You can’t drive with these bad boys on your shoes.
The Verdict: Keep your shoes and pants dry without sacrificing comfort; the Ice-Ts are ideal for sloppy winter conditions.