Winter Walking

[wittonend]

Here's two winter walks along the Grand Union if you fancy a seasonal stroll:

https://youtu.be/GCdlV63OQyg

https://youtu.be/6qaWHgUx4n8

 

 

[LadyG]

Lovely photos, ty.

I have my Karrimor leather boots, but i think the soles are a bit polished because I'm not tackling Penny Gent, so they are smoother than required. Can I use a Stanley knife blade to increase traction? One boot slipped off the gunnel last week.

Edited January 2 by LadyG

[Ray T]

"Whilst walking one December morn with the hound.

The weak winter sun cast long shadows upon the ground."

 

Edited January 2 by Ray T

[David Schweizer]

1 hour ago, LadyG said:

Lovely photos, ty.

I have my Karrimor leather boots, but i think the soles are a bit polished because I'm not tackling Penny Gent, so they are smoother than required. Can I use a Stanley knife blade to increase traction? One boot slipped off the gunnel last week.

A couple of miles on rocky terrain should remove the polish. But if resorting to removing the shine before any use, I wouldn't use a stanley knife, I would try some scouring with  P40 Indasa RHYNALOX Production Paper. Not easy to find in shops but available on line, or ask a friendly car bodyworker for a sheet.

 

[LadyG]

On 02/01/2026 at 14:20, David Schweizer said:

A couple of miles on rocky terrain should remove the polish. But if resorting to removing the shine before any use, I wouldn't use a stanley knife, I would try some scouring with  P40 Indasa RHYNALOX Production Paper. Not easy to find in shops but available on line, or ask a friendly car bodyworker for a sheet.

 

There is no rocky terrain around here, which is why they are ao smooth. I've got some hefty emery type paper, will give it a go, ty.

Edited January 3 by LadyG

[David Schweizer]

2 hours ago, LadyG said:

Here is no rocky terrain around here, which is why they are ao smooth. I've got some hefty emery type paper, will give it a go, ty.

That should work, assuming it is a very coarse grain type. Vibram soles are not inherently shiney, so it will only be the surface which has been polished by regular walking on smooth surfaces. You certainly do not want to damage your expensive Vibram soles with a Stanley knife.

 

Edited January 3 by David Schweizer