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.

I'd like to find something that slips on as well along the lines of tungsten golf spikes for my shoes.

Driveway is scary .

I'm not sure where to buy them, but, the utility crew her five years ago had two buckle overshoes with spikes built in.

These are what we use for work during the winter, a little bulky, but they do work:

http://www.lacrossefootwear.com/tracktion-4-buckle-12-overshoes.html

If you are after slip ons, I would recommend these:

http://www.amazon.com/Stabilicers-Lite-Serious-Traction-Cleat/dp/B009ZPWMIE

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.

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.

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.

Have had great results with Kahtoola Crampons from feeding cows to hunting sheep:

Kahtoola

Beat me to it!

Thanks all. I found what I needed but if anyone knows of a set with tungsten spikes please post a link.

Thanks again.

The Yaktrax "Walk+" and "Run" versions have carbide spikes.

This.

First thing I did was a Google search then went to the fire for some real life experience suggestions.

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.

Excellent reviews on them at Amazon and LL Bean.

Velcro straps. Easy on easy off.

Thanks everyone for the suggestions. byron, it appears the Stabilicers will accomplish what I am looking for.

These are what I use. I keep a pair under my seat next to my sap gloves.

Campmor

I thought about doing that with a pair of Muck boots.


So fricken' icy lately. Ate chit 2-3 times this Winter.

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.

Stabilicers. Ended my search and I tried a bunch.

https://www.32north.com/icers/1-stabilicers-ice-cleats-original.html

One other thought: Don't throw these into a box after winter. They also work great on your wading boots if you're a fly fisherman. An algae-covered rock seems even slickerier than ice sometimes.

Not a fly fisherperson at all Rocky and I'm hearing your suggestion but isn't felt the preferred gripper.

Educate me please.

roundoak,

Anything with a metal tit works great on ice. The YakTrack style can cause you to bust your ass when you're on slick ice.

I go through one or two types a year and typically buy whatever "tit" style is on the shelves at hardware stores. YakTrack's are great for running in snow and somewhat mushy ice, but not truly slick schit.

They'll all usually snap around the 150 mile mark.



Travis

I have the YakTraks on my Mucks and can see where that would be true on hard slick ice.

Felt soles work well in most situations but more and more states (list now at 8) are banning them as a vector for parasite movement between waters. In particular Rock snot

I bought some new wading boots to be in compliance and they were just awful until I inserted the provided bolts.

Thou shall not wear sponges on boots ?

I agree for the Yaktrax that use only coiled wire, but there are two versions that use carbide studs and another that uses steel spikes. Those work on the truly slick schit just fine.

I had a couple of pairs of Yaktrax and then bought the Microspikes. The Yaktrax are pretty light duty with just a cable for traction. They didn't hold up to hard use but if you're just going out to the mailbox they're probably fine. The Microspikes have a bunch of V shaped teeth and are pretty rugged. I'm much happier with them...

Get Kold Kutter screws. Have sharp edges & are hardened. They are for guys that ice race dirt bikes.

Just be sure to use enough otherwise they create pressure points on the bottoms of your feet from being on smaller points instead of the entire sole.

My redneck caulks: