its a mistake to use nearly smooth pac type boots, on icy slopes I found that out the hard way trying to use the hunt boots that worked well on flat ground.
Id caution the use of that style foot-ware in some areas, while they are great in fairly flat areas, like florida,
they can get you seriously hurt in steep rocky and icy terrain, like snow covered slopes in colorado.
I purchased a set just to use in camp and tried them one day rather than the regular hunting boots with serious cleat soles
BIG mistake, I found I slipped several times on steeper snow and mud slopes
if your dealing with snow, ice or mud on steep terrain Id avoid them like the plague
get decent ankle support and cleat traction soles
