I grew up in a country where your footwear was usually sandals or, if you were walking in the bush, boots through which a snake bite could not penetrate. Therefore I had a little chuckle when I was looking at some Icebug shoes the other day.
I battle to walk on the ice but have been given the advice to walk like a drunk with a nappy (diaper) on. Bent knees, feet far apart and sway from side to side!