Over Boot Ice Creepers/Traction

[ducker]

What over boot ice traction cleats do you guys like best for glare early ice?

[Lawrence Luoma]

Kahtoola and nothing else compares. Simply the best.

[123fish]

Totally agree with Lawrence.

[dairyman]

pro" yakTrax

[NCLaker]

pro" yakTrax

I'll second these as a relatively inexpensive great choice. Big plus and reason I bought these originally was that they will not chew up/cut into surfaces that you walk on that you done want to damage - portable shacks that have plastic floors. But if you use them a lot on paved surfaces the metal coils will eventually wear through. Not a big deal for me since I only use them when their is a lot of glare ice.

Last year I used some "Ice Trekkers" doing some hiking on on icy trails on the north shore. Those things are the BOMB. More expensive, but way more durable, and better for more extreme ice hiking. Probably not as safe on some surfaces if you are worried about damaging them, but still not bad. If I ever find a good deal on these, I will be adding them to my inventory for sure.

[Ron Vroom]

Some years back there was a sponsor on this site which made grips that I purchased and have used over the last several years. I believe the guy was in southern Mn., but I don't recall the company name. They are great, made from steel with a sole plate and heel plate with I believe tungsten spikes welded on, they strap on, so they adjust to boot sizes. I think the guy said he was selling them to loggers, so you know they are tough and durable. I am sure they will last my lifetime. They were about $45 a set, but well worth it. Anybody remember the name of that company or know what happened to it?

[Iceboy]

Kahtoola micro ice! Simply the best, and not that expensive.

[tramiot]

One issue that I seem to have not resolved is finding one that works well with Muck boots with the diamond tread outsole. Either I am buying slip-ons that are too small and wont stretch far enough over the heel of the boot, or the rounded heel doesn't have enough for the slip-on to grip.

Has anyone found a solution to this problem yet?

[MN BassFisher]

Kahtoola Microspikes. I'd have to say they are the nicest cleats out there.