The 6 Best Ice Grips 2019 from ICEGRIPPER

As Winter 2019/20 tails off here's our round up of the best 6 ice grips, based on customer feedback, review scores and our own testing...

Best Overall: Kahtoola MICROspikes at ICEGRIPPER
"For those who want to be ready for most snow and ice covered terrain, MICROspikes have got you covered."

Best for Winterizing Your Existing Boots: ICESPIKE from ICEGRIPPER
"Winterize any pair of rubber soled running shoes, hiking boots, wellingtons or snow boots"

Best Value: Yaktrax Pro - Spikeless Coil Ice Grips at ICEGRIPPER
"Yaktrax Pro will instantly give you better traction, confidence and safety on packed snow or ice."

Best for Running: Nortec Trail Micro Crampons from ICEGRIPPER
"Nortec Trail Spikes are perfect for training on ice, snow, wet or muddy grassland."

Best for Urban Explorers: ICEtrekkers Diamond Grip at ICEGRIPPER
"Superbly designed and adapted for transitional environments - snow to ice to slush to dry road and back again, winter conditions typically found in urban settings."

Best for Glacier Trekking: Kahtoola KTS Crampons from ICEGRIPPER
"Ideal for hiking/backpacking and non-technical mountaineering, with an all-metal design that can withstand the most extreme conditions."

Best Overall: Kahtoola MICROspikes at ICEGRIPPER
Made for winter hiking, running and backpacking, Kahtoola MICROspikes utilize a network of 12 heat-treated stainless steel spikes on each foot to bite into practically any frozen terrain you’re liable to encounter. The spikes are connected with welded chains to shrug off impacts from rocks or pavement, with an elastic rubber toe bale, reinforced eyelets, and an elastomer harness that slips easily around your existing boot or shoe, one that uses 50 percent less rubber than previous models.

This makes these new MICROspikes lighter and tougher. And it also reduces the chance that you’ll snag the inner leg of your pants if you’re stepping through deep snow. The traction devices come with a stuff sack so you can stash it, and they come in black and red. For those who want to be ready for most snow and ice covered terrain, MICROspikes have got you covered.

So confident of the quality of their newly designed Microspikes - Kahtoola are the only company to offer a 2 year manufacturer warranty.

Best for Winterizing Your Existing Boots: ICESPIKE from ICEGRIPPER
A semi-permanent traction system installed directly onto the sole of any winter footwear, yet can be removed and will not damage the integrity of the sole. The ICESPIKE package includes an applicator, 32 icespikes manufactured from cold rolled, tool hardened steel and installation instructions. 'Winterize' any pair of rubber soled running shoes, hiking boots, wellingtons or snow boots, into awesome ice traction footwear.       

Best Value: Yaktrax Pro - Spikeless Coil Ice Grips at ICEGRIPPER
Part of the best selling ice grip product range worldwide - Yaktrax Pro will instantly give you better traction, confidence and safety on packed snow or ice. Move about naturally with the same solid grip that you are accustomed to on dry surfaces. Walk or run as you normally would and experience stability on ice and snow like you have never felt before. Spikeless, coil based traction.                              

Best for Running: Nortec Trail Micro Crampons from ICEGRIPPER
Minimal ‘micro crampons’ designed and tested to meet the needs of winter runners. They are extremely lightweight, whilst providing excellent grip on ice and hard snow. Minimalistic design and extremely compact when folded down, Nortec Trail Spikes are perfect for training on ice, snow, wet or muddy grassland.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  
Best for Urban Explorers: ICEtrekkers Diamond Grip at ICEGRIPPER
Provides aggressive traction for all winter walking conditions, from slick glassy ice to snowy forests and everything in between. Revolutionary, patented, diamond bead design provides hundreds of biting edges for superior traction on slick ice and snow. Superbly designed and adapted for transitional environments - snow to ice to slush to dry road and back again, winter conditions typically found in urban settings.

Best for Glacier Trekking: Kahtoola KTS Crampons from ICEGRIPPER
The product that launched Kahtoola as a company, the Kahtoola Traction System (KTS) Crampon is designed for when added security and improved durability in all-around snow conditions is required and pack space is at a premium. Designed with folding heel support and independent rear bindings, the KTS is very compact and easily flexes with footwear, ideal for hiking/backpacking and non-technical mountaineering, with an all-metal design that can withstand the most extreme conditions.

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