Hillsound Trail Crampon I Ice Cleat Traction System for Beginner & Experienced Winter Trail Hiking

We used these for winter hiking and some easy climbing on a mountain in New England winter conditions (snow and ice and ice covered snow). They worked great! Easy on, easy off, very durable, and they do exactly what you want them to. They make hiking in packed snow and on icy surfaces a breeze. No more slipping, falling, getting pulled around by your dog on ice, etc. You also use a lot less energy getting around with them on because your feet aren't slipping like they are in the sand which is what happens if you don't use them. I felt completely sure-footed and confident when wearing them, from the gravel parking lot to the mountaintop and back. We crossed icy water runoffs with ease and were able to scurry up icy exposed rocks as well without any issue. The spike length is perfect for this type of activity (several inches of snow and moderate ice). If you're just looking to shovel your driveway, you're better off with nano/microspikes for that as they won't ruin the surface you're walking on, and they won't be overkill. Size wise, I followed the Hillsound sizing guide for hiking boots and they fit perfectly. We love them and will definitely continue to use them when needed.

I recently replaced 2 pairs of cheap (but popular) knockoffs when they both broke after just a couple of hikes. As a hardcore hiker, I can say these are a SIGNIFICANT upgrade. The long spikes provide more aggressive traction than what you’d get even from Kahtoolas, rendering them surprisingly effective in deeper snow where previously, I may have considered snowshoes. They obviously won’t replace those in soft, very deep powder; however, I’m a minimalist who can’t/won’t carry both spikes and snowshoes, and these give me added peace of mind in borderline situations. One reason I got these was for the toe spikes. Just today I was climbing a very steep slope that required me to crawl on all fours due to extreme postholing (better weight distribution across the snow). I had done that many times before with my old sets of spikes, and I can assure you these Hillsounds made it effortless. No need to kickstep repeatedly—just plant the toe spikes into the ice and keep on climbing. It’s like having hybrid microspikes/crampons, and I love it. I initially wished for similar spikes in the heel for downclimbing. But thanks to the aggressive traction, I haven’t found their absence to be an issue. With my old spikes, I would often find myself sliding around on downhill sections, but not so with these Hillsounds. Added bonus: I like that the chainlinks welded very taut, unlike other brands. The result is you don’t feel like you’re spreading the spikes under your foot, then stepping on them. These spikes really feel attached to your foot. You don’t constantly hear them chiming as you walk along the trail, and they don’t rattle when you encounter dirt sections. Speaking of, they handled dirt sections quite well also. My biggest concern with such aggressive spikes was that they would make the transition from snowy to rocky terrain uncomfortable. It’s a very annoying problem in the spring and fall, especially if you hike across large elevation differentials that straddle the snowline. So far however, that hasn’t been a problem, and I haven’t noticed any significant difference compared to shorter spikes. Now, all that remains is how long they will last. I am worried about the stainless-steel chainlinks, as those are known to break after a single winter season or even faster. But the carbon fiber is supposed to be much more durable, so hopefully that’s one less point of failure.

I had bought this to work in my yard during winter. we have a major slope on our driveway and the garage. It was a major hassle to clean the driveway as it was quite slippery and there was no way anyone would be able to walk up on the slope on the ice if without this device. I tried them and surprise...i was walking on ice with no slippage and was satisfied with it. I was able to clear the snow around my driveway in no time with all the confidence that I am not going to fall and break my back over the slippery road. The product itself looks extremely strong with strong metal spikes. I was quite comfortable walking on the tar road, however it was quite slippery if you were to walk inside on tiles or some other internal surface. these are meant for outdoors so out there they are the king. I am pleased with Amazon service as well, as initially I had ordered Large size thinking it to be enough for my size 12 - 14 shoe and it turned out to be small. Amazon took the initiative to collect it back via UPS and return the money with no questions asked. I ordered again for X-Large and they fit quite nice on my shoes and I love them. I have not used them on trails or anywhere else but i don't think that be an issue as once you wear them and start to walk on the road or gravel or dirt i can hardly notice it and it has well structured metal plates to balance the load evenly and those spikes don't hit you back on your feet. I would surely recommend this product during winter time.

OMG why did I not have these earlier in life. The traction is awesome. We went to ice caves and NEVER slipped on the deep snow trail or uneven ice. Some of our people had other brands with varying quality and grip. A few had the $25 ones but they were not quite this nice (only chain on the bottom that sometimes slipped or sagged) These were definitely the best. The plate on the bottom keeps the chains taunt and the strap over the top of the foot adds security. This is all you need unless actually climbing with crampons.

Great in ice & snow. Be ware the metal clips can become intertwined & unclasp if you snap the metal clasp On anything durable, as the other microspikes on the other foot! 🤣

The grip is tremendous. I can easily walk across a variety of otherwise sketchy surfaces. I tried these on thick, uneven ice, glaze ice, dry pavement, packed snow, loose snow, and every combination of that, and I had no problems. I even tried a jog across the ice and it worked with no problem, I was quite impressed! I wear them mainly on my running shoes. For women's size 9.5, I am using a medium. I'm glad I did NOT go with a large because I have to stretch the medium as high up on the shoe as I can in order to get a tight, stable platform on the bottom. So I would say they are true to size if not a little large. I have had no problems taking them on and off my shoe, and the velcro strap gives added security. I'm really pleased with this purchase; it has allowed me to continue my outdoor walking year-round in any conditions! I made a mistake, however, in that I failed to brush off the snow after my last use. I noticed some rust already starting to form. Yikes! So just be sure to care for them properly: dry them off after every use and they will last a long time.

I’m a large guy, 6’3” ~280 lbs and these have lasted through several icy hikes through Catskill scramble with no issues. The strap is a GREAT addition and helps keep them in place when trying to get traction up steep inclines. I have also worn these in those early spring situations where there is a layer of thin ice over mud. These dig into the ice no problem and the rocks/mud have not negatively impacted the spikes. I thoroughly inspect them after taking off AND before packing for my next trip, and after 2 seasons, no significant wear on the plates/chains and NO tearing of the rubber. I see a few complaints on here regarding rust. The bottom plates/spikes are made of carbon, not stainless steel, so there will be cosmetic surface rust. I saw no need to sand off the rust and treat with a rust preventative. However, I do rinse them off after wearing (salt is ever so present up here) and lay them out to dry before packing up.

I have tried many options to improve traction with walking/hiking in snow (and icy conditions). I decided to try these after watching a video. These have excellent gripping for icy/snow, esp even terrain; the design is simple but effective and putting on (and removing) my boots is easy. I felt very confident hiking in winter conditions using these crampons.

Bought these as my mother's christmas present. It wasn't a very hard winter but the few times there was ice/snow to deal with on her day hikes she said these worked perfectly. She has arthritis which sometimes makes it annoying to get them on (specially in the cold) but other then that getting them on/off isn't a problem.

I love these crampons for walking the dogs in the hills. They are great on the mixed icy/snowy slopes. I really like the steel plate that fits nicely under the sole and heel of the foot. It stops the spikes from moving around and wiggling under my boot. They grip well on steep hills and ice for hiking on uneven terrain. They are easy to put on and take off. I have tried many other styles over the years and I love these well made crampons. I have a pair to fit my runners for early fall and late spring hikes and a larger pair for my hiking boots. They are easy to fold up and throw in my pack.

白馬大雪渓で使用。 通りがかりのガイドっぽいお兄さんに「チェーンスパイクでここから入るのは危ない」みたいなこと言われました。もっと斜度のゆるいところまで脇道を行け、と。確かに以前モ⚪︎ベルのチェンスパ使った時は何回も転びましたがヒルサウンドのこの商品は一度も滑ることなく凍った雪面にしっかり食いつき、安全に通行できました。爪の長さも作りもモン⚪︎ルとは全然違います。

ヒルサウンドは見た目のカッコ良さもさることながら、チェーンスパイクの爪が少し長めなこともあり購入しました。 グリップが上がり安心感が高まって満足です。甲部分はベルクロで固定できるのでホールド感も高く機能性、実用性に優れたオススメのチェーンスパイクです。

Both my wife and I purchased a pair of these crampons and we think they're terrific! Easy to slip on and off - incredible traction - very well made - stay in place - sturdy and tough! We've hiked about 10 hours in them across solid ice, muck and snow and also at considerable incline and decline. Very little signs of wear to this point. Well done, Hillsound!