Ice grips for on boots/shoes question.

[53' Stude]

I’m getting pair of these. My size is 10.5 so I’m a medium sized foot man you could say. Would a medium be fine or should I get a L (large size)



Thank You in advance.

 

[manicrodder]

I’m getting pair of these. My size is 10.5 so I’m a medium sized foot man you could say. Would a medium be fine or should I get a L (large size)



Thank You in advance.

I bought a different type with coils that work well. I am 10.5 too. They said fits 9-11 and work well on my low top shoes. They would be too small for my Ariat cowboy boots though.

 

[simple_gifts]

OP apparently needs, as i suspected, to get a grip.

 

[Dave9]

Find on amazon, read reviews.

 

[UG_Passat]

I use Yaktraks. They aren't foolproof on the solid ice, but better than regular shoes alone.

 

[y_p_w]

I used something like that before called Get A Grip. Not sure how they're currently sold, but they had tungsten carbide studs in plastic disks that were wedged inside the rubber. The package came with maybe two replacement studs and they sold separate replacement studs.

The problem I had were that the plastic was exposed and they could crack if I was walking on rock. I also lost one of the studs when the whole disk fell out. I also lost one that fell off (it wasn't a super tight fit on my hiking boots), but strangely enough it was recovered (long story). But they worked really great on ice but one has to high step by lifting the foot more or less straight up unless one wants to just trip over when there's ice. It's a lot like walking with crampons.

 

[ARCOgraphite]

I’m getting pair of these. My size is 10.5 so I’m a medium sized foot man you could say. Would a medium be fine or should I get a L (large size)



Thank You in advance.

Good move, my buddy just fell on ice at work and tore the tendons in his shoulder. He cant use his left arm at all Heading in for surgery next week. He is a lead mechanic and boss at a heavy truck/tractor repair shop.

I have had decent luck with YAKTRAKs when running the snow blower on my drive way which is a steep hill and 150 ft long
I have another pair that have studs, but they destroy the wood steps and my front porch. I have size 11-1/2 LLBean Boots and those need a LARGE


LINKS:
https://yaktrax.implus.com/products/traction/yaktrax-pro-ice-shoes

https://www.llbean.com/llb/shop/514...out_test05&SS=B&SN2=inventorySortTest02&SS2=B

 

[tcp71]

I have several different sets. The ones you show seem to lose their studs regularly. By far, the best grip on sheer ice and frozen trails are these:

Icers

I also have a couple of pairs of these, which work fine, but don't have the tenacious grip of the icers:

https://icetrax.ca/products/icetrax...cmQYkPtJgi1p980N1VRnDI_xmUS7bCIkaAphKEALw_wcB

The sizing for all of them are fine for running shoes or light (low cut) hikers. If you have true winter boots, go up a size.

 

[jonnied1]

Just don't wear them in the house if you want to keep your marriage intact.

 

[volk06]

I bought a different type with coils that work well. I am 10.5 too. They said fits 9-11 and work well on my low top shoes. They would be too small for my Ariat cowboy boots though.

I've tried the coils but they get full of snow and packed. The cleats or spikes are easier to use and clean up after using from my experience.

 

[samven]

I have a pair like the ones you show and also a stretch over pair. Like everyone said, if you are using them on regular shoes the size is right but if you use them on winter boots you need to go up a size. I love mine and they have saved me for many winters now but you do have to be careful of your knees when wearing them. If your not paying attention you can really twist things. Your foot wont pivot so your knee does.