best ice traction units for over your boots

[guywhofishes]

I've have had decent luck with the typical rubber slip-ons.

But are there any that are way superior? That never ever slip off, have HEEL traction (I've lost it on heels a number of times carrying auger), etc? Always fun to go looking for the one that slipped off in deep snow.

Seems like even at $50-$60 bucks (if any are even that expensive) it's really cheap insurance against a broken wrist, tailbone, elbow, or wrenched back. (sorry dirty)

I'm tempted by the boots with screws/spike - but would hate walking into gas stations, restaurants, etc. with golf spikes on. (I am not a sconi)

 

[DirtyMike]

kahtoola Micro Spikes

 

[guywhofishes]

do they fit over goofily big (warm) boots?

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do they come in other colors?

 

[DirtyMike]

They fit just fine over my mucks. Didn't have to wear them much last year with all the snow. I think mine are black.

 

[guywhofishes]

holy cow - $60-$70??? Screw that.

 

[Jigaman]

I have a set of Yaktrax and really like them. There are times when I wish I had a more aggressive set but I like the fact that I can jump in and out of my truck and not worry about tearing up the floor mats and whatnot.

 

[DirtyMike]

Hey, YOU asked for the the best. They're awesome and if you open of that wallet and dump some of that dust out, you'll thank me later.

 

[johnr]

Tarp straps and sheet rock screws buddy. $2.99

#guywhosavesafewbucksupfrontthenbecomesdirtymikespatient

 

[guywhofishes]

ha ha ... I was just being impossible

thnx dirty!

 

[FishReaper]

just pull out your old steel cleat golf shoes. those should dig in pretty well.

 

[wildeyes]

Been using this for 2 years you get what you pay for they don't slip off all the other stuff is not the same. Like you said guywhoisgettingolder cant afford extended time healing from nasty fall. life is short play hard.

 

[johnr]

My little buddy Rob took an ass kicking at the skunk bay Rooster Run ice derby a couple years back. His feet went over his head as he landed square (entire body weight) on the back of his head on the lake. I ran over to make sure he was still breathing and conscious. He was, but it took him a few minutes to clear his head and pick himself up off the ice. He spent the rest of the winter seeing a physical therapist.

Ever since then I pack cleats with, was something I sure didn't want to have happen to me.

 

[guywhofishes]

I just ordered a pair of XLs.

In Rockin Rob red in honor of juanr's fallen friend.

I have a brother named Rob. Speaking of which he threatens to come visit in December wildeyes (but don't hold your breath - he's threatened before)

 

[Enslow]

holy cow - $60-$70??? Screw that.

IMO it is worth it gay. I have struggled with cheap ones for years and they always fall off. The spendy ones above allow me to run on ice and they dont fall off. Especially at your age, you dont want to break a hip. #cheapinsurance

 

[guywhofishes]

IMO it is worth it gay. I have struggled with cheap ones for years and they always fall off. The spendy ones above allow me to run on ice and they dont fall off. Especially at your age, you dont want to break a hip. #cheapinsurance

um, thanks?

 

[wildeyes]

it would be good to see him again its been 30 years give or take. you made a good choice buy the spike they are great. keep me posted will have to make a trip to little Minneapolis to visit.

 

[guywhofishes]

it would be good to see him again its been 30 years give or take. you made a good choice buy the spike they are great. keep me posted will have to make a trip to little Minneapolis to visit.

mom's in Coleharbor so if he shows up we'll be out west

ice fishing = frozen Roby knockers :;:muahaha

 

[Enslow]

Woops meant to say guy.

 

[Auggie]

I've used yak trax pros for years. They have a starp that prevents them coming off and rub $30.

 

[guywhofishes]

Woops meant to say guy.

:;:howdy
I'm so used to it now it's actually grown on me.