Upgraded Version of Walk Traction Ice Cleat Spikes Crampons,True Stainless Steel Spikes and Durable Silicone,Boots for Hiking On Ice & Snow Ground,Mountian.

I’m a big fella, 250lbs, and I fully expect these to suffer some kind of bending/damage, but they didn’t not!Went on a hike through an ice cave, that had previously proven impassable without some kind of traction device, without issue.Not a single slip or slide on very smooth ice, and not once did they shift around or damage spikes.I look forward to trying them on other icy hikes.

I only ended up needing these twice in Iceland, but they came in handy going up a few hundred iced over steps. I can imagine they may be snug over a larger shoe or harder to get on. I generally wear a 7 in women’s, so I would keep that in mind.

My first hike using EnergeticSky cleats was great. 2-6 inches of dry snow. However, my second hike was in 6-12" of snow that turned mushy as the day wore on -- see picture of snow covered cleat. If you look closely at the heel you will see a ball of snow -- it is really compressed to an ice ball. I'm sure as a kid you may have had a snowball fight or built a snowman with some of this type of snow.The cause of this clumping into a ball on the heel of my cleats is that the cleats are too big. They are made for hiking boot sizes 11-14, and the silicone webbing does not tighten them enough for my size 12s. There is a lot of extra cleat I do not need. Enough that even drawn as tight as possible on my boots, the cleat chains flapped at the heel making snow balls. My fellow hiker recommended removing one link of chain from front and rear of both sides of the cleat. Back in my garage I did this, but found that the cleat rode too far forward -- look closely at the pictures of the mounted cleats and you will see how one set rides way too far forward. You want the aft spikes to be centered on the heel and the forward spikes to be centered on the front of the boot tread. His modification worked for him, but not me.My solution for a good fit on a man's size 12 hiking boot:Remove two chain links from each side of the heel. See picture with chains centered on heel. Count the remaining links. This leaves only one link on each side of the heel. This got my cleats riding correctly on the heel of the boot with no play. I used the tools pictured -- what I had on hand -- along with a Workmate.Removing the links: Do not remove welded links -- just those you can pry apart (see pix of removed links). I used a homemade punch. Use what you have as long as it is tapered and when inserted in the chain link will spread the link apart so it can be removed. Once the punch is started in the link with a hammer, I placed it over a hole in my Workmate and give it a couple hits. To relink the remaining chain, fit the link back in with the open space facing the cleat side that will be against the sole of the boot. I used heavy duty needle nose pliers and a hammer to re-close the link. The vice grips just help stabilize things and save fingers.Tips: Some people have breakage issues with cleats. Cleats, like tire chains, need to be mounted correctly. If there is a kink or a twist in a link of chain, it will most likely break. So when you put these on, look -- or have a hiking partner look -- to ensure there are no kinks or twists.I'm sure removing links will end the warranty, but hiking with snowballs could end my ankles. I figured it was worth it to get them to work.Happy Hiking!

These seem to be very durable. I've used them for hiking and coyote hunting. No slips on steep ice and snow.

Great. Just runs small. I'm a size 9 and I got a large and they fit perfect. May not be appropriate for most men.Otherwise perfect. Good quality, great fit, easy and good packaging.

I love the pair I got and have used them a lot for 3 winters and they’re still solid. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND BUYING THESE! I most definitely will be buying another pair once these break

These have saved me a few times hiking in the PNW- They are hard to get on, but they dont slip!

Fit great on my boots! I will be able to get lots of use out of these! I’ve been on a few hikes already and haven’t had any troubles.