“Did the job when walking across glaciers in Voss, Norway”
As the UK faces even more snow and ice this week, many Brits will find walking outside difficult and hazardous. Some things like letting the dog out or walking to the car to go to work are unavoidable, which is where gadgets like crampons come in handy as the reduce the possibility of slipping.
Crampons like Amazon’s Honyao Crampons, on sale for £12.98 down from £17.99, make it easier to walk on snow or ice. They slip on to shoes or boots and feature metal spikes that penetrate snow or ice, making walking during treacherous conditions easier and safer.
The Honyao Crampons have received high praise, with one shopper saying they ‘did the job’ when walking across glaciers in Norway. Another shopper said they ‘felt safe’ when walking for a week in Iceland and Toronto in Canada while using the accessory.
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The crampons come in sizes medium to extra large, ensuring there’s a perfect fit for most people’s feet. They utilise high-quality 304 stainless steel spikes that are firmly embedded within thick, tear-resistant silicone using a special manufacturing process to prevent spike loss during use.
The silicone material maintains its elasticity even in extreme temperatures down to -50°C, ensuring reliable performance throughout harsh winter conditions. Plus, they can be worn on muddy paths and wet grasslands, making them essential equipment for those who enjoy the great outdoors.
Elsewhere, Decathlon has reduced the price of the Quechua Hiking crampons by 33%, now £19.99 instead of £29.99. The flexible snow crampons features 11 x 16 mm stainless steel spikes that are specially designed to support your safety on your winter mountain hikes on marked trails.
At Cotswold Outdoor, the Yaktrax Pro Ice & Snow Grips have been reduced by 30%, now £24 down from £30. Designed to give the wearer better traction in adverse weather, the stretchy rubber cradle slips onto your shoes while heavy duty wire coils bite into the ice and packed snow.
Back on Amazon, the Honyao Crampons boasts an overall star-rating of 4.5 out of five based on more than 120 reviews. One satisfied shopper said: “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.”
A second wrote: “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,” a third penned. “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 doesn’t have many reviews, but one shopper found them to be ‘too big’ and gave them a three-star review. It reads: “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.”
But another loved their latest Amazon purchase, adding: “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.”
