Ice Cleats ?

As I read through reviews of cleats some say certain brands don’t last a day or season? Any recommendations ?

Kahtoola Microspikes.

Don’t cut them with your auger and they’ll last a long time.
Don’t’ burn them off with your heater and they’ll last a long time.

I bought a pair probably 8+ years ago. Granted i don’t’ use them much anymore, but i sure did a lot back then. I wear size 16 boots (Was a stretch to make them work), and if i recall correctly, a few years ago they came out with an XL size, so i got some of those. Probably only worn a few times since i really don’t ice fish anymore.

WHy i like.
Excellent traction. Do not clog with snow. Fairly easy on/off – depends on if you can reach over and grab your toes or if that big belly gets in the way – if that is the case, you can put them on your boots before putting on your boots. I often left them on my boots.

They’ll gouge anything you walk on – so cautious of that.

I use the everyday pro by a company called Due North. Bought them at a gas station near lake vermilion in a pinch one day a fw years ago and they have held up incredibly well. They came with extra spikes in case you lose or break one. Haven’t had to replace any of mine yet. I do pop them off my boots before walking on blacktop or concrete though so that probably helps. They were cheap too I think $25 and that was convenience store pricing

Back 12+ years ago I bought a pair of Kahtoola Microspikes and still use them today. They are well made and will punch holes into concrete. I am not sure how well the copycat cleats will hold up.

X3 Microspikes.

Easy on and off, takes up little space in a bag/bucket, grips like velcro.

Kahtoola Microspikes. I could run an football drag route on the ice wearing my Kahtoola’s. crazy good traction. Also, I have never lost one off my boots. the cheap ones I used to have would fall off my boots.

I have a set of Yaktrax that I really like. I haven’t had any issues with them in the 4 yrs I’ve owned them. They also fit nice on my big Baffin boots.

Thanks all for the quick replies. Order a pair for my son in law and grandson. Now I need to find a lithium battery to run a Helix 10 on the ice.

IceNEyes1986 wrote:

I have a set of Yaktrax that I really like. I haven’t had any issues with them in the 4 yrs I’ve owned them. They also fit nice on my big Baffin boots.

X2 on the Yaktrax – Same on my Baffin Boots

How are the Microspikes for standing on all day? My legs get sore with my current ones.

I’ve been using the Yaktrax diamond grip ones the past few seasons and have been happy with them. Never slip like the cheaper “coil” style ones and also aren’t so aggressive that they tear up your ATV or truck if you need to hop in for a quick relocation. This being the main reason I haven’t tried something like the Microspikes yet.

I had the opposite reaction to Yaktrax. They seemed to slip on the ice because those springs didn’t dig into ice like spikes do but I do see they make different models now. The microspikes look interesting, will they stay on size 12 Muck boots? Kind of spendy.

Red Eye wrote:

How are the Microspikes for standing on all day? My legs get sore with my current ones.

I haven’t noticed any discomfort, I’ll even wear over tennis shoes. But, obviously there’s going be something between your shoe and the ground so they’re felt. More comfortable to wear on ice than cement- cuz they bite into ice, relieving some of that sensation of standing on a pebble.

Kahtoola Micro Spikes

Those micro spikes hurt my feet after an all day outing so I resorted back to the cheap ones for now. Untill I try the yaktraks or something.
I wasn’t sure if its cause I wear pull on rubber boots but my feet felt like I was standing on rocks all day with no shoes on

Another vote for Yaktrax Diamond Grip. Love them.

I have had LL Bean’s Streamside cleats with boa for a couple years. Really nice. They’re made for fly fishing but great for ice.

I like and have been using the Micro Spikes but have been looking at trying the Korker ice cleats sometime to see if there is a big difference between the two brands.

I have a pair of size 11 oversize Sorels, would a large of the Kahtoola Micro Spikes fit over those or should I go the XL route?

YakTrak Diamonds – durable, traction and won’t tear the carpet in your buddies Fishhouse. Easy on/easy off.

I’ve been using the Kahtoola Microspikes for a pile of years now… I have both hips and my left knee replaced… there is no way I need to take a spill on the ice.. these work awesome for moving around, but especially for getting down onto the ice and then back up again… having the cleats/spikes near the toe is the ticket !!!

Easy on easy off too makes them very user friendly for my joint limitations…

olas88 wrote:

I have a pair of size 11 oversize Sorels, would a large of the Kahtoola Micro Spikes fit over those or should I go the XL route?

I replaced my Sorels with Baffin boots. The Baffins are quite a bit bulkier and need a larger size of cleats.

I’ve had many over the years and after buying Kahtoola microspikes I’ll never buy and others. I’ve had zero problems with them. I’ve only had them 3 years but so far they are still in great shape.

It all depends on your boot as far as feeling the microspikes. Some boots or shoes it feels like I am standing on rocks. Other footwear I don’t feel them. The 3/8” spike will keep your feet off the ice and warmer.

monticatgeek wrote:

I like and have been using the Micro Spikes but have been looking at trying the Korker ice cleats sometime to see if there is a big difference between the two brands.

The XL Micro Spikes did not fit over my size 13 Alphaburly 1600. They will do fine on my hiking boots. I did find that the XL Korkers worked fine. Will let you know how they hold up. Seems like one of those years where a guy is really going to need them!

-J.

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Ice Trekkers, I work on Alaska’s North Slope Oilfield, Ice Roads, we use these, cant go outside without them on. I have pairs at home that I use ice fishing, they will last for years, as long as you take care of them, as in don’t wear them on grating, don’t stomp down on sharp objects…

To each their own though, there are other brands, but I prefer these. I have brought home pairs for family.

I wear a size 13, Ice trekker XL work fine on regular size 13 boots, on my size 13 Bunny boots I wear a pair of XXl.

My 14 year (size 5) old daughter small feet she wears small,
My 17 year old daughter wears Medium, Wife (size 7 or 8) is Medium
Dad has size 11, He wear Large, but with his pack boots he wears the XL

I stud the bottom of my boots with short ATV screws this works good for me. When there is snow on slick ice I use Kahtoola microspikes.

IceTrekkers Chains

I have the Korkers and have been really happy. I wear the Muck Boot Arctic pro and they have tremendous grip and fit my boots really well. On glare ice they are comfortable. Easy to put on and take off.