Best Ice Cleats?

[fishinalot]

I have bought more Ice cleats in the past 2 years, with none of them able to fit over a size 14 boot.

I just spent $20 for a pair Yaktrax and they don't fit either!

What kind do you guys recommend?

[rockman]

I use a pair of XL sized Stabilicers.They fit over a size 13 boot.Stabilicers are standard issue from my employer,and they have worked well for me.

[fishinalot]

Where can I find a pair? Thanks

[rockman]

The manufacturer's HSOforum showed that Sportsman's Warehouse, and REI carry them locally.Stabilicers are a bit on the spendy side vs. the others alternatives.

[fishinalot]

Thanks, you get what you pay for. If I would have bought these a few years ago, I would have saved myself some money and frustration

[schweady]

I got a pair of Stabilicers Lite at Cabela's in Rogers during their early morning Black Friday sale. Go on quick and really worked slick (pun intended) on Friday checking ice thickness. They could use a tab at the heel for pulling them on, tho.

[cRaPpiEMaN8265]

i could probably use a pair of ice cleats after taking about 10 spills on the ice this weekend. We werent moving the shack the shack was moving us! It was terrible with the driving snow and gusty winds. We tryed to move the clam junior without folding it down only about 40 yards and it took us 45 minutes and a few broken bones lol jk. But it was really bad out there i think i will take your advice and look into them...

Later,

Ryan

[dkf]

I have a pair of Artic Spurs. I have a pair of $50 stabilicers also but like the artic spurs much better. The stabilicers are harder to put on and they move around alot, but grip very well. The Artic Spurs are super quick and easy to put on and take off, grip good and are very inexpensive at $15. I don't use my stabilicers anymore. The Artic Spurs fit into the arch of the boot so they will fit a large size boot.

[guppie]

I put about 30-40 1/2" sheet metal screws into the lugs of my boots with a cordless drill in about ten minutes or less. It works great, you can run sprints out on the ice. The only down fall is you can't just take them out whenever you want(well you can but you need a cordless drill), and they are slippery on lanolium(sp) floors.

[danwilliams]

I do the same as Guppy...sheet metal screws with 1/4" hex heads .. I've found 10 or 12 per boot to be more than enough. Incredible how well it works. Only thing I'll use. You can get them 7/16 if you're concerned about going through sole btw.

Was out on a warm day last winter wearing a pair of boots I hadn't studded..well.. managed to slip and crash of course (clumsy 60 year old codger). Right on my StrikeMaster. Broke 2 or 3 ribs..ouch. Learned my lesson.

[hanson]

The Stabilicers are worth every penny IMO if you can find a size that fits your boots perfectly. I have a pair that fit my size 10 boots like a glove and I love them. I probably wear them half of the winter, even if there is snow on the ice.

With the Stabilicers, you can go from ice cleats to no ice cleats in the matter of a few seconds and not destroy a pair of boots in the process running screws into the soles.

[danwilliams]

hanson is likely right about the Stabilicers being best and worth it....I've seen them in action. Good.

I'm just a notorious cheapskate. LOL

[hanson]

The Stabilicers are standard issue for the US Postal Service workers who still do their mail routes on foot as well. Thats a pretty good endorsement!

[rockman]

If I didn't know better,I'd say you might have looked at my profile.LOL! Yes, I am one of the thousands of Cliff Claven types wearing stabilicers on the route.They issue them to us because they work.Period.

[metrojoe]

I'm surprised to hear the Yak Trax didn't fit. I have been using a pair for the last 2 years and I put them on a pair of size 12 Sorel Dominators.

Did you get the Yak Trax Pro or just the regular Yak Trax? I believe the Pro line has one that fits 14.

[nitroant]

Will the stabilicers fit over a pair of size 13 bunny boots/Mickey Mouse boots???

[slipperybob]

There's a lack of ice cleats for big pac boots...

So far probably the artic spurs is the only thing that can almost universally fit, being it just goes in the grooves of your boots. You can get some real ice cleats, rock climber stuff or snow shoes. Other than that customize...lots of ideas like aforementioned sheet metal screws, even a coat hanger with small copper wire wrapped around it works, and tie it on.

[Grant]

I got a pair of Yak Traks last year- the grip was awesome on them, the only problem is they didn't hold up real well. my sorels have a pretty agressive tread pattern, with a sharp corner at the edge, ( in contrast to many of the pack boots that are rounded in profile with shallow tread) and the rubber actully ripped in a couple of places. I'm just going with some old school boot chains this year.

Grant

[Hotspotter]

Another vote for the Stableicers. I've used many types, but these were the best in terms of grip, stability, and most importantly, durability. I'd go through a pair a season, sometimes more if little snow on the ice for periods of time.

To answer the question about fitting over Mickey Mouse boots, call up the mfr. They sell extender straps for cheap to make them fit over almost anything (like my size 12 old-school Ice Kings).

Joel

[rockman]

I have worn them over size 13 Sorel pac boots, and my standard size 13 Rocky work boots.The straps do adjust a bit with velcro strips,allowing for some extra room.Walking on new ice and using them is one thing,but try walking on a newly painted porch with fresh snow on top.That is slipperyness of a whole different caliber.Work is so much easier when using the stabilicers.

[zamboni]

Call me a cheap skate, but I have a cheap pair of Get A Grip Ultras- I love them. Not expensive, plus the cleats are non-aggresive enough you can leave them on in the portable and it doesn't hurt the plastic floors of a suitcase style.

[Spice1]

Last 2 years I have gotten the HT cleats. SG2 I beleive...They go on my size 13 rocky hunting boots no problem, as well as my large, almost military sized pac boots. They just take a little finessing to get them over the toe of the pac boots. They have to metal triangles underneath instead of the removable tips, but i have yet to slip and fall so they do work.