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Not much snow around here so far this year, but a lot of icy conditions. Been out coyote hunting and looking for sheds and have avoided a lot of inclines.
Need suggestions for cleats or treads to use with hunting boots.
Thanks.
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I'd like to find something that slips on as well along the lines of tungsten golf spikes for my shoes.
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I'm not sure where to buy them, but, the utility crew her five years ago had two buckle overshoes with spikes built in.
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Yaktrax. I've used the "Run" and the "Pro" version. It's a good product. They can be snug so I order a size larger than normal.
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Lots of guys around here simply turn in hex-head machine screws for ice fishing. Use 1/4" on the soles and 1/2" in the heels. Two cautions are to be SURE they don't poke through to the inside, and do not forget and wear them indoors. (Rough on feet and floors, respectively.
Otherwise, just google "ice cleats for boots" and you'll find a ton of options for removable ones.
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I purchased Kahtoola MICROspikes and really like them. They make hiking on icy slopes and walking across frozen lakes easy. MICROspikes Hillsound Trail crampons are a knockoff of the Kahtoola's. I looked at both side by side and they're nearly identical.
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Not much snow around here so far this year, but a lot of icy conditions. Been out coyote hunting and looking for sheds and have avoided a lot of inclines.
Need suggestions for cleats or treads to use with hunting boots.
Thanks. Have had great results with Kahtoola Crampons from feeding cows to hunting sheep: Kahtoola
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Thanks all. I found what I needed but if anyone knows of a set with tungsten spikes please post a link.
Thanks again.
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The Yaktrax "Walk+" and "Run" versions have carbide spikes.
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Yaktrax. I've used the "Run" and the "Pro" version. It's a good product. They can be snug so I order a size larger than normal. This.
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Lots of guys around here simply turn in hex-head machine screws for ice fishing. Use 1/4" on the soles and 1/2" in the heels. Two cautions are to be SURE they don't poke through to the inside, and do not forget and wear them indoors. (Rough on feet and floors, respectively.
Otherwise, just google "ice cleats for boots" and you'll find a ton of options for removable ones. First thing I did was a Google search then went to the fire for some real life experience suggestions.
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Roundoak, We use the Stabilicers at work. After trying several different brands, we decided we like them for their ease of adjustment and the fact that they have replaceable studs. Also very durable. I've been getting 2+ years out of a pair.
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Excellent reviews on them at Amazon and LL Bean.
Velcro straps. Easy on easy off.
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Roundoak, We use the Stabilicers at work. After trying several different brands, we decided we like them for their ease of adjustment and the fact that they have replaceable studs. Also very durable. I've been getting 2+ years out of a pair. Thanks everyone for the suggestions. byron, it appears the Stabilicers will accomplish what I am looking for.
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Thanks all. I found what I needed but if anyone knows of a set with tungsten spikes please post a link.
Thanks again. These are what I use. I keep a pair under my seat next to my sap gloves. Campmor
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Lots of guys around here simply turn in hex-head machine screws for ice fishing. Use 1/4" on the soles and 1/2" in the heels. I thought about doing that with a pair of Muck boots. So fricken' icy lately. Ate chit 2-3 times this Winter.
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Those Muck boots are sort of flimsy Sam, and not all that cheap.
I recall what they called hobnailed boots. Nails partly driven in the heel, and bent over crossed.
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