Did you do as much research buying your winter boots as you did when you last bought snow tires? Of 98 models of boots the lab tested on ice and wet ice, only nine passed a slip test. "You'd think winter boots would be adapted for winter, but they're not. The boots that earned a single snowflake are:Caterpillar Men's Stiction Hiker Ice+ Waterproof TX Boots. Sperry Men's Cold Bay Sport Ice+ Boots.

Source: CBC News November 27, 2016 09:56 UTC