Hillsound Trail Crampon I Ice Cleat Traction System for Beginner & Experienced Winter Trail Hiking

We used these for winter hiking and some easy climbing on a mountain in New England winter conditions (snow and ice and ice covered snow). They worked great! Easy on, easy off, very durable, and they do exactly what you want them to. They make hiking in packed snow and on icy surfaces a breeze. No more slipping, falling, getting pulled around by your dog on ice, etc. You also use a lot less energy getting around with them on because your feet aren't slipping like they are in the sand which is what happens if you don't use them. I felt completely sure-footed and confident when wearing them, from the gravel parking lot to the mountaintop and back. We crossed icy water runoffs with ease and were able to scurry up icy exposed rocks as well without any issue. The spike length is perfect for this type of activity (several inches of snow and moderate ice). If you're just looking to shovel your driveway, you're better off with nano/microspikes for that as they won't ruin the surface you're walking on, and they won't be overkill. Size wise, I followed the Hillsound sizing guide for hiking boots and they fit perfectly. We love them and will definitely continue to use them when needed.

I seldom take the time to write reviews- even for items that I like very much. I have to make an exception for these AMAZING trail crampons. I walk my dog daily off-leash on trails through local nature preserves. The last few weeks the trails have iced up terrible to the point where I was forced to bushwack off trail because it was impossible to walk it in regular hiking boots.... I even had to humiliate myself by sliding down inclines on my butt!I've seen others walking the trails with slip on traction devices like YakTrak and Kahtoolie so I decided it was time for me to join the club. I went to a local outdoor outfitter store and they had both brands but so late in the season nothing in my size. That's when I turned, reluctantly, to Amazon and started reading reviews. Despite my worries about not being able to try a pair on for fit before purchasing, I chose the Hillsound Trail Crampon on the strength of the reviews and because they appeared a bit more "aggressive" than the others. I ordered Size Medium as it was recommended for my shoe size on the fitting chart.As soon as they arrived I tried the on over my size 9 1/2 OBOZ hiking boots. They were easy to put on, fit snuggly and the spike plates were centered perfectly under the ball and heel of my foot with no fiddling or adjustment. That afternoon the pooch and I went for our walk on the same trails that were literally impossible for me to walk just the day before... and I actually started giggling because I was so amazed at the difference. Effortless walking on crazy slick ice... in fact easier to traverse than the muddy spots between iced trail. They are light, comfortable and though we were only out for a little more than an hour I could have easily walked in them all day... I hardly felt them on my feet. I went out with the dog again for a longer walk this morning and I am even more convinced. They didn't shift on my shoes walking up or down rocky inclines and were flexible enough that they moved as one with my hiking boots. I felt secure and confident in every situation- wet ice, hard ice, ascents and descents... wether icy or not. They felt completely transparent on my feet and I had no problem maintaining a natural stride... in fact I think I walk a bit faster with them on. I haven't used other makers products, but have crossed paths with YakTrak users who commented on how I have a serious set of spikes- if they only knew how easy they are to take on and off, how comfortable they are and how well they work. KUDOS!

I had bought this to work in my yard during winter. we have a major slope on our driveway and the garage. It was a major hassle to clean the driveway as it was quite slippery and there was no way anyone would be able to walk up on the slope on the ice if without this device. I tried them and surprise...i was walking on ice with no slippage and was satisfied with it. I was able to clear the snow around my driveway in no time with all the confidence that I am not going to fall and break my back over the slippery road. The product itself looks extremely strong with strong metal spikes. I was quite comfortable walking on the tar road, however it was quite slippery if you were to walk inside on tiles or some other internal surface. these are meant for outdoors so out there they are the king. I am pleased with Amazon service as well, as initially I had ordered Large size thinking it to be enough for my size 12 - 14 shoe and it turned out to be small. Amazon took the initiative to collect it back via UPS and return the money with no questions asked. I ordered again for X-Large and they fit quite nice on my shoes and I love them. I have not used them on trails or anywhere else but i don't think that be an issue as once you wear them and start to walk on the road or gravel or dirt i can hardly notice it and it has well structured metal plates to balance the load evenly and those spikes don't hit you back on your feet. I would surely recommend this product during winter time.

We do a lot of hiking and walking in y together winter and these are by far the best crampons we have. They grip very well in all conditions and most importantly they never fall off your boot like other brands tend to. I have gone through 3 other brands and would recommend these over anything else I have had.

After a fall on the ice in my driveway I purchased these Ice cleats to use when I walk the dogs. They really grip on ice. I can stride across ice and snow without a care even when the dogs are sometimes slipping. Fantastic and much safer for winter hiking. A few things: they are sized a bit big, you can't drive with them on, they do take a bit of effort to put on the boots. I leave them on my winter hiking boots and use slip-on boots to drive, changing to the winter boots with the spikes when I need them. After a few weeks of use they are showing no signs of breaking or rust.

ヒルサウンドは見た目のカッコ良さもさることながら、チェーンスパイクの爪が少し長めなこともあり購入しました。グリップが上がり安心感が高まって満足です。甲部分はベルクロで固定できるのでホールド感も高く機能性、実用性に優れたオススメのチェーンスパイクです。

Bought these as my mother's christmas present. It wasn't a very hard winter but the few times there was ice/snow to deal with on her day hikes she said these worked perfectly. She has arthritis which sometimes makes it annoying to get them on (specially in the cold) but other then that getting them on/off isn't a problem.

I love these crampons for walking the dogs in the hills. They are great on the mixed icy/snowy slopes. I really like the steel plate that fits nicely under the sole and heel of the foot. It stops the spikes from moving around and wiggling under my boot. They grip well on steep hills and ice for hiking on uneven terrain. They are easy to put on and take off. I have tried many other styles over the years and I love these well made crampons. I have a pair to fit my runners for early fall and late spring hikes and a larger pair for my hiking boots. They are easy to fold up and throw in my pack.