Shoppers in Canada and Norway have praised the ice grips for making icy and snowy conditions ‘easier and safer’ to walk on
As the UK braces for more snow and ice this week, many Brits may find outdoor navigation challenging and risky. Unavoidable tasks like taking the dog out or walking to the car for work can become hazardous, which is where handy gadgets like crampons come into play, reducing the risk of slips.
Crampons such as Amazon’s Honyao Crampons, currently discounted to £12.98 from £17.99, make traversing snowy or icy surfaces easier. These slip-on devices fit over shoes or boots and feature metal spikes that grip into snow or ice, making walking in treacherous conditions safer.
The Honyao Crampons have garnered positive reviews, with one customer stating they ‘did the job’ when trekking across glaciers in Norway. Another user felt ‘safe’ during a week-long walk in Iceland and Toronto, Canada, while using the accessory.
Available in sizes medium to extra-large, these crampons ensure a snug fit for most foot sizes. They employ high-quality 304 stainless steel spikes, firmly embedded within thick, tear-resistant silicone through a special manufacturing process to prevent spike loss during use.
The silicone material retains its elasticity even in extreme temperatures down to -50°C, ensuring reliable performance throughout harsh winter conditions. Moreover, they can be worn on muddy trails and wet grasslands, making them an essential piece of kit for outdoor enthusiasts, reports the Manchester Evening News.
Meanwhile, Decathlon has slashed the price of the Quechua Hiking crampons by 33%, now £19.99 down from £29.99. These adaptable snow grips feature 11 x 16 mm stainless steel spikes specifically engineered to enhance your safety during winter mountain treks on designated paths.
Over at Cotswold Outdoor, the Yaktrax Pro Ice and Snow Grips have been marked down by 30%, now £24 reduced from £30. Built to provide superior grip in challenging conditions, the elastic rubber harness fits over your footwear whilst robust wire coils dig into ice and compacted snow.
Returning to Amazon, the Honyao Crampons has earned an impressive 4.5-star rating from over 120 customer reviews. One pleased buyer commented: “Well made and seemed to be of a good quality. Easy to apply to waking boots. Did the job when walking across glaciers in Voss, Norway.”
Another customer shared: “I wore these for a week in Iceland and Toronto in snowy/icy weather and felt so safe wearing them, compared to without. Very easy to put on and remove, not sure how hard wearing the rubber would be long term but great for the price.
“These are brilliant,” praised a third reviewer. “The fastening mechanism is easy enough for my arthritic thumbs to manage and firm enough so I don’t need to worry about slippage while walking. I’ve ordered two pairs, one a size up for a pair of extra-wide walking boots.
“Both pairs fit well. They seem pretty strong and durable after being tested in the Yorkshire Dales and give me some extra confidence, especially on steep descents (which is virtually every walk around here).”
The Honyao Crampons haven’t attracted many reviews, though one buyer found them ‘too big’ and awarded them three stars. Their feedback stated: “I need to return as although the toe end of the cleats fitted well the heel end was too wide to fit my walking boots therefore didn’t fit well, too loose so didn’t work and therefore a trip hazard.”
However, another customer was thrilled with their recent Amazon buy, commenting: “Bought these as weather was bad and had slipped on ice. Absolutely amazing.
“Put them on my trainers and took my dog for a walk. Walked on ice and snow didn’t slip at all. Very easy to put on and very easy to walk with on. Would highly recommend to anyone going out in snow and ice. Great price and fab service.”
