Icy roads and sidewalks are the Winter runner's nemesis. Slick surfaces translate into slips and falls, which can lead to injuries, so you need sneakers with added traction for slippery situations. Runner's World has created a cool and cheap solution: Screw Shoes. The concept is similar to studded tires for your car; the screws create little ice picks on the bottom of your running shoes. Check out the January issue of the mag, flip to page 50, and marathoner Matt Carpenter will explain how you can transform your favorite trail runners into studded sneakers in minutes with a few sheet metal screws.
Would any of you ever try making these studded sneaks?
that's a really interesting concept but i wonder how it would affect running. i know that for myself - i'm just really fearful of running on a slick surface to i would just relegate myself to the gym if necessary but i guess if you're really a die hard street runner then this could be a good idea.
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