lew Posted October 3, 2012 Report Share Posted October 3, 2012 I bought a couple sets of ice cleats from CTC last year but they don't work well and am looking for something better for this coming winter. I found these on the LeBaron website catalogue and wondered if anyone has used them and are they any good. Their not for frozen lakes, but more for when the Mrs. and I go for daily hikes along ice covered dirt roads. Any thoughts ?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misfish Posted October 3, 2012 Report Share Posted October 3, 2012 (edited) Their not for frozen lakes, Ya right,,,,,,,,,,,,, I cant see the pic Lew,but I like the ones Terry uses. Maybe he can post a pic of them. Edited October 3, 2012 by Misfish Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kemper Posted October 3, 2012 Report Share Posted October 3, 2012 What about putting spikes into the bottom of your hiking boots? Simms makes some excellent ones, if you can ignore that they are outrageously overpriced. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillM Posted October 3, 2012 Report Share Posted October 3, 2012 What about putting spikes into the bottom of your hiking boots? Simms makes some excellent ones, if you can ignore that they are outrageously overpriced. Sheet metal screws from Canadian Tire are cheaper and work just as good. I've got a bunch of them on my G4's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lew Posted October 3, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 3, 2012 Yeah, I've heard of guys putting screws in their boots, but Id prefer a decent strap-on instead. Thanks for the suggestion though. And NO Brian, there's no ice fishing in my future Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4x4bassin Posted October 3, 2012 Report Share Posted October 3, 2012 I work outside on the ramp at Pearson and have been slippin and slidin for years on that icy ramp untill I purchased these things called Yaktrax , never a problem with traction . Check them out Lew , highly recomended . O ya I have had my pair for several years now with no durability issues Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christopheraaron Posted October 3, 2012 Report Share Posted October 3, 2012 Ice musky? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
16 Footer Posted October 3, 2012 Report Share Posted October 3, 2012 I bought a couple sets of ice cleats from CTC last year but they don't work well and am looking for something better for this coming winter. I found these on the LeBaron website catalogue and wondered if anyone has used them and are they any good. Their not for frozen lakes, but more for when the Mrs. and I go for daily hikes along ice covered dirt roads. Any thoughts ?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
16 Footer Posted October 3, 2012 Report Share Posted October 3, 2012 Get a pair of Microspikes made by Kahtoola from MEC, $55 last year. They don't fall off and have great grip on ice. Most of the people I hike with wear them in winter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lew Posted October 3, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 3, 2012 Thanks boys, I checked the Yaktrax website and it turns out there's several dealers close-by so I'll have a look at them next time I go to town. If they don't work out, I'll have a look at the ones from MEC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slop Posted October 3, 2012 Report Share Posted October 3, 2012 Alot of my buddies use Yaktrax but find they have to replace them every few seasons....too much ice time perhaps? I've had a pair of Icers for the last six years and they still look like they just came outta the box. The Vibram sole is bulletproof! http://www.icers.nb.ca/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lew Posted October 3, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 3, 2012 Thanks Slop, they look good too and I'll add them to my search list. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fisherman Posted October 3, 2012 Report Share Posted October 3, 2012 Check with Lee Valley Tools of all places, they carry the same ones that Canada Post uses. Here: http://www.leevalley.com/en/home/Search.aspx?action=n Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishnsled Posted October 3, 2012 Report Share Posted October 3, 2012 (edited) X 2 on the icers. I have what is most likely their original model and still using them for about well over 12 years now, could be 15+ years. I know 12 as I've been divorced for that long and they were a gift from the ex. Personally I wouldn't use anything else. I've had a couple of the pull on ones and the just kept coming off. The Velcro straps work really well and easy to take on and off. You can get them at Lee Valley Tools. Icers HT Enterprises has something very similar at Canadian Tire. Super Stud Sandals Edit - Not familiar with the ones in the picture Lew. Edited October 3, 2012 by fishnsled Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kickingfrog Posted October 3, 2012 Report Share Posted October 3, 2012 I think for most people and most conditions multiple smaller "spikes" is better then the bigger aggressive spikes/teeth. The smaller spikes require less pressure to grip and you are less likely to catch them on the ground while swinging your leg forward. The toe and heal coverage is often better with small spikes so you have contact at the heal strike phase as well as the toe push-off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cuzza Posted October 3, 2012 Report Share Posted October 3, 2012 HT Enterprises has something very similar at Canadian Tire. Super Stud Sandals I have these and they're very good - have used them for icefishing and hiking with no problems and no sliding around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ch312 Posted October 3, 2012 Report Share Posted October 3, 2012 longer spikes are best if there is any snow on the ice. many of the cleats with smaller spikes are useless when there is a skiff of snow on the ice as the spikes simply can't reach the ice. this is the most dangerous time as the thin layer of snow between the ice and your boot makes it even more slippery than plain ice. i'm not sure which brand these are, but i've been using them for years without a hint of slippage on any surface. no worries of tripping up if you walk properly and don't drag your feet. they're very comfortable for long walks as the steel spreads the load over most of the sole of your boot rather than walking on "bumps" like those pictured. mine aren't even noticeable while other brands i've tried were horrible for walking. plus, you can literally run across downed logs with no worries of slipping Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SylvanOwner Posted October 3, 2012 Report Share Posted October 3, 2012 x3 on Icers - they're excellent. The "HT knock-offs" look good as well and are not only a little cheaper but likely more readily available to you, being that CT sells 'em. Well worth the investment either way. Be safe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sinker Posted October 3, 2012 Report Share Posted October 3, 2012 Another vote for the HT ice sandals. They do work well, and are quite comfy. Maybe a little heavy, but they're effective for sure. I would tighten all the studs on a regular basis, or you will lose some. HT send me a new package of them for free though, so its all good S. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lew Posted October 3, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 3, 2012 I went to the CTC site and looked at those HT cleats and they look great, but reading the couple reviews available it sounds like there's a problem with the velcro straps not fitting too well. Any of you HT users have a problem with the straps ?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Posted October 3, 2012 Report Share Posted October 3, 2012 Icer's are what I have Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishnsled Posted October 3, 2012 Report Share Posted October 3, 2012 I went to the CTC site and looked at those HT cleats and they look great, but reading the couple reviews available it sounds like there's a problem with the velcro straps not fitting too well. Any of you HT users have a problem with the straps ?? Can't speak for those HT ones but my Icers needed to have the straps extended when I went to a heavier boot. Were fine with my hiking style boots and the -40 rubber ones but when I went to a -100 they didn't fit. Had the misses sew on an extension for the velcro and all is good. Not sure it you would need to do that with the new ones or not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lew Posted October 3, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 3, 2012 OK thanks again everyone, time to do some shopping around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kickingfrog Posted October 3, 2012 Report Share Posted October 3, 2012 Too bad you couldn't borrow a bunch of brands and rent the local rink and try them out before buying. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cuzza Posted October 3, 2012 Report Share Posted October 3, 2012 I went to the CTC site and looked at those HT cleats and they look great, but reading the couple reviews available it sounds like there's a problem with the velcro straps not fitting too well. Any of you HT users have a problem with the straps ?? I needed to trim the straps as they were too long - I wear them over a regular hiking type boot rather than really big heavy winter boots. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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