Due North W2PK Pair of Everyday Traction Aids New & Improved With Tungsten Carbide Spikes

Snow: When there is a lot of snow (Like what we have just had in the UK) this item does not work quite as good. Due to the collapse of the snow under your feet this is not unexpected.Ice: This item works brilliantly on ice, which is expected after the large amount of snow we have just had. Although care must still be taken; you can still walk faster and feel safer even without holding on to a wall!Compacted snow: Again this item works good on compacted snow, although in some areas you may encounter 'sludge' and then it wont work as brilliantly. Though 'sludge' does not really make you slip, you will still end up with damp socks and cold feet.Normal ground: Wile walking (especially in long distances) you will probably have to cross the road or walk over dry ground where a person may have dug out his drive or in front of a shop. Do try and avoid these as it is difficult walking, though probably wont make you slip.Getting on the item: I have read a few reviews on here about the difficulty of getting the item on. The first time putting on the item can be a time consuming task, though after it does become easier. Just put the toe end over the front of the shoe at first and then slide it over the back, quite simple! Make sure you have ordered the correct size, the smaller sizes may be harder to put on which is self explanatory!Value for money: You can't really complain about the price. This time of year is dangerous for all. The roads become slippy, the pavements become a death trap and I'm sure you can't put a price on your safety.Last words: This item will help prevents slips, trips and broken bits. I give it an overall rating of 9/10. Though quite brilliant on ice, its does not help on normal ground as there is plenty, even after the snow fall we have had!This is a must buy this winter!

very good product.does not work well in slushy/minimal snow cover, so just slip them off, but in all other snow/ice conditions your grip is improved and safety increased.putting on might be tricky for strenght/mobility impaired people, but if this is the case you should seek advise on your suitability to travel unassisted over snow/ice in the first place.i wear a size 9 brasher boot, and used the large option, fittment was good and tight. the aid has only come of once in deep snow but i noticed at once, so no problem. The tighter the fit the better, if not tight, imrovise a top strap.two possible improvements...more size options and some kind of top-strap. Having a top stap can be achieved DIY style by using a shoe lace/other cord, velcro strip, etc...in conclusion, i can highly recommend this product, it has its limitations (not suitable for everest :) ), but its saved me from broken bones and bruises.

I bought these for my wife in December 2010 during the bad weather in Edinburgh, when the streets were all coated with uneven ice. Like most women, she tends to wear shoes with almost no built-in grip (even her assorted boots), and becomes very nervous indeed when there's ice underfoot. The nervousness inevitably leads to headaches and arguments, so the aim was to get something that would restore her confidence when walking conditions are poor.These are basically elasticated covers for the soles of your ordinary shoes or boots, with ice spikes attached. We tested them out on a half-hour walk along an icy backroad one evening, and within ten minutes I knew I'd be making sure she always had a pair of these things. She hasn't slipped once since she'd been wearing them, and (more importantly) she's learned to trust that she can walk normally even on sheet ice with these on. Truly a godsend.She's had them on over everything from flat-soled trainers (Chucks) to fairly chunky boots, and they just stretch to fit. They haven't fallen off yet, but she can put them on and take them off easily enough at the doorstep or in the car. Frankly, it'd be crazy not to keep a pair of these around if the weather turns cold. They're just the trick for taking the stress out of walking on ice. I only wish I'd bought her them five years ago.(Common sense alert: don't wear them indoors. They're actual spikes, and they will puncture your lino or scratch wood - but hopefully that's obvious!)

Although I had bought a pair more than a year ago, we had not had the weather conditions to justify wearing them, namely deep or compressed snow or thick ice. When the snow or ice coverage is complete, these grips will work very well if correctly secured over the toe and heel of your shoes which should not have a deep tread pattern.If coverage is patchy and you will be moving from ice or deep snow to clear walkways, you could easily lose some of the studs as, when they contact a solid surface, they can deflect from their normal position and become lost. That happened to me within 10 minutes of first use. Two spare studs are supplied but you could all too easily lose one or two with each use. i don't know if the studs can be purchased separately. If not, each use of these devices could become an expensive experience if, after a few uses, you no longer have the spares to replace lost studs.They do work as advertised and are not too difficult to fit or remove, but probably not in the street, on a bus or train or in your car. Once on, you will probably leave them on until they can be removed comfortably and conveniently. Therein lies their weakness.