High grip shoes

What is a traction shoe? A shoe made specifically for winter use, with maximum grip on ice and snow, for situations where you can’t use studs. These shoes are at their best on hard packed snow or clean ice with no snow on the surface.What is a traction shoe? A shoe made specifically for winter use, with maximum grip on ice and snow, for situations where you can’t use studs. These shoes are at their best on hard packed snow or clean ice with no snow on the surface.

Grip-soled shoes for the Nordic winter

What is a traction shoe? A shoe made specifically for winter use, with maximum grip on ice and snow, for situations where you can’t use studs. These shoes are at their best on hard packed snow or clean ice with no snow on the surface.

Types of traction shoes

Some traction sole shoes have the entire sole made of the same high-grip material. Others have elements among the studs of a more standard sole that provide better winter grip.

Reliable manufacturers and favorite models

Pomar studless winter soles offer style, warmth and traction. They are made in Europe and have a last that suits the Nordic foot.

Icebug is a sporty option.
Merrell‘s grippy sole shoes are a favorite choice for many.
Halti‘s selection includes lightweight and comfortable studless winter sole shoes for everyday Arctic life.

Fast deliveries from a Finnish specialty store

Scandinavian Outdoor will deliver grippy shoes to your door if needed!

Merrell Women's Coldpack 3 Thermo Tall Zip Waterproof

Winter shoes for women, with a handy zipper closure. Vibram Arctic Grip outer sole.

Icebug Vallda NT

Men's and women's high grip winter shoes - great looks, impeccable quality.

Merrell Men's Coldpack 3 Thermo Tall Zip Waterproof

Winter shoes for men, with a handy zipper closure. Vibram Arctic Grip outer sole.

Pomar Women's Tassu+ GTX

Extra wide fit. Leather, Gore-Tex and a felt liner - winter boots for women.

Merrell Men's MTL Thermo Rogue 4 Mid GTX - Miesten pitopohjakengät

Men's sporty winter shoes, also great for snowshoeing. Gore-Tex membrane and synthetic insulation.

Pomar Mens' Ruoste GTX

High quality winter shoes for men, with classic looks and top notch materials.

Lowa Men's Renegade Evo Ice GTX

Winter shoes for men, with Vibram winter soles.

Pomar Men's Kasper GTX

Men's fall and winter boots, with a waterproof Gore-Tex membrane.

Pomar Women's Tassu

Quality leather a felt liner - winter boots for women.

Pomar Lukki GTX

Men's winter shoes with Gore-Tex membrane. Classic styling and Pomar quality in one neat package!

Merrell Women's MTL Thermo Rogue 4 Mid GTX

Women's sporty winter shoes, also great for snowshoeing. Gore-Tex membrane and synthetic insulation.

Pomar Women's Paljakka GTX

Women's winter boots with foldable shaft.

Pomar Women's Puro

A spacious last and winter grip sole - great winter boots for women.

Lowa Women's Renegade Evo Ice GTX

Winter shoes for women, with Vibram winter soles.

Pomar Women's Tassu GTX

Leather, Gore-Tex and a felt liner - winter boots for women.

The North Face Men's Bergen Leather Waterproof

Men's waterproof winter shoes with technical Thermoball fiber.

Merrell Moab FST 3 Thermo Mid WP

Men's winter shoes with a warm liner and Vibram winter sole.

Pomar Women's Reki GTX

Wide last, waterproof winter boots for women, with felt wool upper.

Icebug Women's Pace4 Michelin GTX

Winter shoes with Gore-Tex. Women's sizes. Michelin high traction sole.

Men's high traction winter boots with a hint of army boot styling. Waterproof.

Men's Gore-Tex shoes with high grip winter sole.

Saucony Men's Peregrine Ice+ 3

Men's running shoes with non-studded high friction outsoles, also for walks.

Pomar Women's Tunturi GTX

Wool felt boots also capable of handling wet conditions with a Gore-Tex membrane. Women's sizing.

Pomar Women's Kevo GTX

Warm felt wool, waterproof Gore-Tex and winter-specific sole - fantastic winter boots for women.

Pomar Men's Ruska

Zippered winter shoes for men. Wide last and Nordic Grip Plus sole for reliable winter traction.

Halti Men's Fjalla 2 Dx Winter Boot

Sporty winter boots for men with a Michelin winter sole.

Merrell Women's Moab FST 3 Thermo Mid WP

Women's winter shoes with a warm liner and Vibram winter sole.

Halti Women's Najak Zip Dx Boot

Winter shoes for women, with Michelin high grip soles.