London’s weather is rather gloomy at the moment, with even snow forecast in the next few days. Nothing unusual at this time of year, but it can prove dangerous.
Snow and low temperatures mean icy roads and pavements, which can be difficult to walk on unless you have suitable footwear. An easy way to make any pair suitable is ice grippers.
Amazon offers a wide range, including the SHEEFLY Crampons. Priced at £15.99, they feature tungsten steel studs on each cleat pad.
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“They are extremely easy to use and incredibly useful”
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The crampons can also be turned around so that they face upwards when going inside. They have a 4.9 rating from 30 reviews.
One happy shopper wrote: “The crampons attach well work well for what they are, they stopped quite a bit of the slippy-slidiness underfoot. They’re easy to attach and detach, and even just carry around in your pocket or your car.”
Another added: “The crampons are very easy to put on, they are also so easy to turn around on the boot, so you can walk inside or on non covered places. These are so much better that the whole shoe crampons.”
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A third commented: “They’re not too large and are easy to put on and take off, you can even flip them over and keep them attached to your shoes for convenience. They worked well in the recent snowfall in the UK, providing good grip and making me feel confident while walking.”
There has been minimal criticism of the product, with the lowest rating being four stars, but some customers complained about the strap size: “Although a quite broad foot size range is specified, they will not fit well or be effective if they are placed over large or bulky shoes or boots. The strap would stretch way too much or strangle the shoes.”
Alternatively, there are the Yaktrax Pro Ice Grips from Millets. The lightweight design is intended to maximise traction, with a velcro strap to hold them in place and a heel tab for easy removal.
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There are also the Quechua Adult Snow Crampons, available at £11.99 from Decathlon. Made of non-slip metal, they’re flexible and elastic so they can easily be put on and taken off.
They have a 4.6 rating out of 90 reviews. “Easy to put on and take off, they’re light and I haven’t slipped since I got them,” said a buyer.
You can get the SHEEFLY Crampons here. Shop the Yaktrax Walk Black Ice Grips for Shoes at Shoe Insoles and the Yaktrax Pro Ice Grips from Millets