Spiky Crampon

Comments about Petzl Spiky Crampon:

After three years recreational hiking use with boots I bought a second set last year for use with running shoes (for casual use and trail running). Although the mediums had fit my size 42 hiking boots very well I went down to a small size for the 8.5 running shoes, and they work great!

I have avidly recommending these for four years and have converted dozens of co-workers (as well as several YakTrack users), and I have dished out a lot of abuse to them and they show very little sign of wear. While they are not built for off-trail adventuring, they cannot be beat for casual/recreational use.

Comments about Petzl Spiky Crampon:

I used these crampons on a 2 1/2 hour hike over ice and snow and took them off within 15 minutes. They did not stay on hiking boots. Slipped off front of boots constantly. Best use, around town, ice and snow for safety only.

Comments about Petzl Spiky Crampon:

These do a great job of making running in the winter easier. The main part of the Spiky is about as thick as an inner tube which makes it so that your stride is minimally affected by wearing them. The spikes do great on compact snow and ice, but struggle on loose snow where tread is required.
Running on packed snow and ice= great choice.
hiking where the snow isn't packed down= not so good.

Comments about Petzl Spiky Crampon:

Can be put on dress shoes with one hand - helps to have two hands for adjustment with boots. They always stay on your shoes. I've never slipped with them on. The carbide tips really show no appreciable wear after 4+ years (even with some pavement walking) - almost like new. Get them as gifts for family and friends - especially your parents and older friends, who don't really need anything, but don't need to slip on the ice!