Review on WANPION Traction Cleats Crampons: Durable Stainless Steel 18-Spike Design for Secure Hiking, Walking, Jogging, Climbing on Ice and Snow by Jacob Seymour

This is GAME CHANGE! Did a lot of research. This type is unique due to the strong heel and toe "plates" and relatively comfortable thin chain links. Edits - After using them for a month in various winter conditions, here are my estimates of their performance when wearing 10.5 wide hiking boots: - 99% hard snow (both uphill and downhill) - 95% hard snow with fresh snow - 90 % ice or frozen ground (but note that the tips will bend under your weight - see photo) - 85% fresh fluffy snow - 10% pavement (the tips will definitely bend) You feel safe. There is no feeling that they slip or get sloppy. Caveats: They are still new and solid. Expect the rubber to stretch and tear. (See photo for potential weak points.) Don't expect them to last for decades. They are light. Don't count on running into them and letting them survive. They are AWESOME for walking, hiking and a bit of rock climbing. You feel like you're clinging! Highly recommended.