I live on one of the steeper roads in Forest Hill and I'm not particularly looking forward to another winter spent slipping and sliding down the hill to the station. I saw some over the boot snow shoe things advertised recently - they claim to provide excellent traction on compacted snow and ice.

I'm just wondering - do they actually work? And are they any good for walking downhill?

I'd appreciate any advice or tips before I part with my money.

Thanks in advance.