My beloved M&S boots have developed a split in the leather just above the toes below the laces. They've been brilliant and I must have had them 10 years. Never slipped or anything when wearing them in snow and ice.
I bought a pair of Merrell boots on Vinted to replace the M&S ones. They are lovely and warm and waterproof, but the soles aren't grippy enough. I slipped on our steep drive in the snow and actually fell (twice) on my walk though one of those was on ice covered by snow. Only my pride was hurt.
Any recommendations for really good snow boots please? I've looked at Sorel Joan of Arctics but reviews are that they're not very grippy - the soles are very similar to the Merrells. I'm looking for warmth, waterproof and not falling over!