Product Description
ICEtrekkers designed by Kako for the best traction and comfort for whatever nature offers… ICEtrekkers are designed for maximum use and user comfort. These are not disposable lightweight Ice Cleats.
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Product Details
- Size: Large
- Color: Black
- Brand: Kako International
- Model: ITDG-L
- Number of items: 1
- Dimensions: 2.50" h x 4.50" w x 7.25" l, .74 pounds
Features
- The greatest innovation in Ice Cleats is the Diamond Grip Chains
- Great on Snow, packed Snow, and Ice High performance Ice Trekkers
- Sturdy rubber sling designed to hold to your shoe and maintain flexibility in sub zero temperatures.
- ICEtrekkers are the ultimate ice cleats
Customer Reviews
Most helpful customer reviews
55 of 57 people found the following review helpful.
By Chris Boulder
I hike in a group which uses microspikes, yaktrax, and screwshoes. I bought there ultra traction Diamond Grips last week ($36) and have used them on two three-hour hikes in Boulder. Right now the conditions are very mixed- Hard glare ice and crunchy ice in the morning, slush and fresh snow on the way down two hours later. On very hard clean ice I was slipping a bit when the angles were greater than 20º, but the slide was predictable and I could get a perfect grip by doing a bit of a toe kick to set the chains. There was no pack-up on ice and cold snow. Traction on deeper snow and slush was good.
With snow that is more wet mixed with debris there is some pack-up which can be kicked off. Traction on wet rocks is better than with shoes, though I try to step on dirt to reduce grinding. I'm using a Medium size on a low-profile 8.5 size men's boot, and the rubber mount kept the grips planted very well, didn't need any adjustment over the four mile hike. One review which was running-specific commented that the rubber strap which goes over the toe compressed the shoe uncomfortably onto the toes. I can see this with a mesh running shoe, but with a normal hiking shoe with firmer toe this would not be a problem.
Micro-spikes seem to have the most traction of these strap-on traction options, but they clink more, and the rubber mount is not as secure, which allows the toe chains to flip to the side sometimes. Overall they are a great option for very steep hiking on unpacked snow and hard ice. Retail is $60.
Yaktrax have good all-around performance, but their durability is the issue. The coils can roll on rocks too giving an uneasy feeling. They are good for running as they are light, but have the least grip on glare ice. The weak point with yaktrax which allows them to be lighter is the rubber keeper goes under the foot too, and becomes abraded by rocks and dirt. Microspikes and Diamond Ultragrip solve this by using metal for the underside structure.
Overall I am happy with my choice as they Diamond grips have a very stable attachment, with less traction than microspikes but for the lower profile and cost that is ok. Unless I re-post assume they have not broken.
25 of 25 people found the following review helpful.
By Avid Camper
Bought these mostly to wear while walking our big, quick-paced, powerful dog on the icy roads. They work really well! Our footing is sure and secure and we don't worry about slipping anymore! These are somewhat easy to put on; they do require a few firm tugs, but even with arthritis, we are able to manage this. (Eventually, we just used our old pair of boots for these and left them on. It was quicker and easier each day.) They are fairly comfortable to wear; you know they are on your shoes, but we can still walk comfortably and pretty quick-paced. They are lighter than most ice cleats are on your shoes. They stay securely on your feet while walking. As for sizing, the sizes stated fit most shoes and slimmer boots, but if you wear bulkier boots, such as Sorels or Kamiks (or are in the upper limit of the size range), you will need/be more comfortable in the next larger size. These seem very well-made; as for durability, we walk several miles per day and after about a week, we've noticed considerable wear on the diamond spikes, but, so far, they still work. We don't think they will last more than a winter, if that, but even so, we have bought another pair and can't imagine walking on the slippery snow and ice without them. Good product; best we have found/used so far. Would like to see more durable spikes, but will definitely buy again! UPDATE: Well, I have to lower my rating a bit, from 4 to 3 stars. Depending on road conditions, such as more or less bare spots versus ice/snow coverage, a pair of these lasted about 3-5 weeks, on average. We did not always wear them daily, especially later in the winter. One would break, then the other soon after. We were able to fix many of them to extend their usefulness by piecing the good parts together. It was always the wire holding the beads that broke, never the rubber strap. One other thing to note was that the rubber strap size would vary a bit from pair to pair, so when we bought a new pair, they did not always fit the same. This wasn't a big deal, but was mildly annoying, as it felt different, as though we had the "wrong" size. We went through 6 pair collectively and just made it through the winter. More expensive than we had planned, but better than getting hurt. Still a better product than anything else we've tried, but will keep looking for something cheaper/better!
18 of 19 people found the following review helpful.
By Roman
Got these in time for the big blizzards of 2010. Definitely helped while shoveling snow and on the ice after re-freeze. They seem to work better than yak-traks. The diamond chain design seems to have more grip than the coil designs. These seem to be more durable as well since the area that takes the most damage (bottom of shoe) is made of all metal. The only complaint about these is that they seem to be rusting. I thought these were made of a metal alloy that prevents rust, but obviously they're not. The rust doesn't seem to affect durability, but they do mess up your floors with rust stains. I have emailed the manufacturers, but they have yet to reply. Will add update if/when they do. Also a word of advice ... try to wear these only when there's snow/ice, otherwise the cement sidewalks seem to wear down the sharp edges of the chain.
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