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Kako ICEtrekkers Diamond Grip Traction System

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    Kako ICEtrekkers Diamond Grip Traction System

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    The ICEtrekkers Diamond Grip traction system easily attaches to a variety of footwear for enhanced, aggressive traction on winter outings, hikes and snow shoveling adventures.

    • Case-hardened steel alloy "beads" are strung on steel aircraft cable to offer hundreds of biting edges for exceptional grip in all directions underfoot
    • Self-clearing design minimizes amount of snow or ice buildup, enhancing traction
    • Rubber shoe harness secures easily and ensures a snug, responsive fit even in frigid conditions
    • The compact size of the ICEtrekkers Diamond Grip traction system takes up little space in a pack, car or emergency kit

      Sizing is as follows:
    • Small fits men's shoe size 5 - 6 / women's shoe size 5 - 7
    • Medium fits men's shoe size 6.5 - 9 / women's shoe size 7.5 - 10
    • Large fits men's shoe size 9.5 - 12.5 / women's shoe size 10.5+
    • X Large fits men's shoe size 13+

    NOTE: Hiking/Work boots add 1 size to assure proper fit. Oversize/Insulated boots add 2 sizes. Weight specification based on size Medium.

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    Kako ICEtrekkers Diamond Grip Traction System Specs
    Specification
    Description
    Best use
    Multisport
    Steel alloy/steel aircraft cable/rubber
    12 ounces
    12 ounces
    Material(s)
    Weight
    Average weight

    Kako ICEtrekkers Diamond Grip Traction System Customer Reviews

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    Kako ICEtrekkers Diamond Grip Traction System
     
    4.6

    (based on 26 reviews)

    96%

    of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

    Pros

    • Durable (18)
    • Comfortable (15)
    • Great traction (12)
    • Lightweight (10)
    • Good support (4)

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Hiking (6)
      • Mixed terrain (5)
      • Everyday (4)
        • Sizing:
        • Feels too small

           

          Feels true to size

           

          100% 

          (10 reviews)

          Feels too large

           
        • Width:
        • Feels too narrow

           

          Feels true to width

           

          100% 

          (9 reviews)

          Feels too wide

           
        • Reviewer Profile:
        • Comfort driven (9), Casual/ recreational (7), Trail jogger (3)
        • Was this a gift?:
        • No (11)

      Reviewed by 26 customers

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      (14 of 14 customers found this review helpful)

       
      5.0

      Great Grip-No Slip

      By bondwood

      from Portland

      About Me Comfort Driven

      See all my reviews

      Pros

      • Comfortable
      • Durable
      • Supportive

      Cons

        Best Uses

        • On ice
        • On packed snow
        • On pavement
        • On running shoes or boots

        Comments about Kako ICEtrekkers Diamond Grip Traction System:

        These chains got their true test yesterday stepping off Amtrak in Seattle where it was 17 degrees with 4 inches of packed snow on the ground and ice on the sidewalks. I hiked 5 miles up from the train station to the arboretum with a 32 pound backpack on hard pack, glare ice, bare pavement, and more ice. Not a single slip--even on the steep Madison Ave down hill to Lake Washington. I could actually feel the little diamond point in the rotating bead slide into and grip the ice when I started down hills. Today they carried me grocery shopping on those same ice covered sidewalks. No sore shin muscles, no slip and slide, no discomfort even on bare pavement. And they are easy to take off and put on when going into buildings. Wearing them I feel fearless and safe. What a perfect birthday present--which came just before this Thanksgiving storm.

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        (8 of 8 customers found this review helpful)

         
        5.0

        Worked like a charm on icy roads

        By Urban Outdoorsman

        from Minneapolis, MN

        About Me Comfort Driven

        See all my reviews

        Pros

        • Great traction

        Cons

        • None

        Best Uses

          Comments about Kako ICEtrekkers Diamond Grip Traction System:

          We live in Minneapolis. Got the Icetrekkers a week ago. We had freezing rain last night, and literally couldn't take a step this a.m. without slipping. Pulled on the Icetrekkers and got immediate traction. Walked slowly at first, but soon was walking normally on asphalt, wood bridge and concrete. Worked like a charm no slipping at all.

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          (7 of 8 customers found this review helpful)

           
          3.0

          Good in the city, not in the mountains

          By Milan

          from Boulder, CO

          See all my reviews

          Site Member

          Pros

          • Comfortable
          • Great Traction
          • Lightweight

          Cons

            Best Uses

            • Paved Trails

            Comments about Kako ICEtrekkers Diamond Grip Traction System:

            Great improvement of the traction, useful on both, ice and snow, it stays clean and it is extremely easy to put on. However, I'd only reccomend it for easy walks in the city (as the most positive comments here)on icy roads, sidewalks, paved terrain in general. I discourage anyone who wants to use them for difficult mountain hikes. The first time I hiked with it in the mountains (James Pk., a 13er) the black rubber part simply broke after just 4 miles and I lost one of them. I found it on the way back and saw what happened. The rubber is not durable enough to survive a mountain hike.

            • Sizing:
            • Feels true to size
            • Width:
            • Feels true to width
            • Was this a gift?:
            • No

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            (6 of 6 customers found this review helpful)

             
            5.0

            Exceeded my expectations

            By Outdoors in Bend

            from Bend, OR

            About Me Comfort Driven

            See all my reviews

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            Pros

            • Easy to put on
            • Grips on ice

            Cons

              Best Uses

                Comments about Kako ICEtrekkers Diamond Grip Traction System:

                After three years on my Yaktraks, two of the springs went and I was in search of a replacement. I'm so happy I looked for alternatives. Kako Icetrekkers are excellent. They grip much more effectively on ice. Where Yaktraks slipped, the Kako Icetrekkers had no problem keeping me upright and firmly planted on ice. I've bought a pair for my husband and will be recommending them to all my friends. A bonus is how easy they are to get on over my boots. I've worn them about six times and I'm hooked.

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                (6 of 6 customers found this review helpful)

                 
                5.0

                These are amazing footwear traction devi

                By Pfiffner

                from Portland, OR

                About Me Comfort Driven

                See all my reviews

                Pros

                • Comfortable
                • Durable
                • Extemely easy to use
                • Supportive
                • Unbelieveable traction
                • Very long life

                Cons

                • None

                Best Uses

                • Any slippery condition
                • Hiking

                Comments about Kako ICEtrekkers Diamond Grip Traction System:

                The ICEtrekkers product was extremely easy to put on my shoes, and offer unparalleled traction is all kinds of slippery conditions. On top of that they are very well designed and have outlasted other brands I have used in the past.

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                (5 of 5 customers found this review helpful)

                 
                5.0

                Great for Mixed Sidewalk/Ice

                By punchy sandoval

                from San Francisco, CA

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                Site Member

                Comments about Kako ICEtrekkers Diamond Grip Traction System:

                I bought these for my girlfriend to use in Kiev, Ukraine because they often do not clear or salt the sidewalks, which leaves patches of cement and patches of ice. She had previously used the Yaktrax brand, which she said worked okay but not great and were not durable. She is much happier with the Kako Icetrekkers, and people in Ukraine who have seen them want them. So if you're a budding entrepreneur, grab a case of these and head to Kiev.

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                (4 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

                 
                5.0

                Great thing to carry along!

                By ApexTraveler

                from colorado springs co.

                About Me Style Driven

                See all my reviews

                Pros

                • Comfortable
                • Durable

                Cons

                  Best Uses

                  • Everyday
                  • Hiking
                  • Icy Conditions

                  Comments about Kako ICEtrekkers Diamond Grip Traction System:

                  These things are a lifesaver! I bought them while hiking Woody Gap on the AT, and have used them many other places as well. Simply amazing for approach hikes where you wouldnt want to use crampons. Great for mixed terrain (ie icy to mud). The grip isn't even a question, they work! My concern was them staying in place. They go on very easily and they stay PUT! Strenuous hiking on near class III terrain, not a problem. Very light weight and easy to use on any type of hiking boot/approach shoe. BUY THESE!

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                  (3 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

                   
                  5.0

                  great product

                  By Yoyce

                  from Philadelphia PA

                  About Me Comfort Driven

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                  Site Member

                  Pros

                  • Comfortable
                  • Durable

                  Cons

                    Best Uses

                    • Everyday
                    • Hiking

                    Comments about Kako ICEtrekkers Diamond Grip Traction System:

                    Awesome Christmas present. I'll be ordering many pairs of the Diamond Grips for gifts this year for family and friends. I was given a pair last winter and really liked them. I have used other traction products in the past but these are far superior. I am so glad to see that you are carrying them.

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                    (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

                     
                    5.0

                    Awesome Product!

                    By Radludd

                    from Bend, OR

                    About Me Comfort Driven

                    See all my reviews

                    Site Member

                    Pros

                    • Best Grip
                    • Best Traction
                    • Durable

                    Cons

                      Best Uses

                      • Hiking
                      • Winter Walking

                      Comments about Kako ICEtrekkers Diamond Grip Traction System:

                      Excellent grip on both packed snow and ice. Comfortable to walk in. Easy on/off. My wife and I walk 3.5 miles every day in all trail conditions. This product is much better than the Yak Tracks we have owned, which we found to be worthless. This is a great product!

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                      (2 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

                       
                      5.0

                      Diamond Grip traction system

                      By SlickJohnson

                      from Portland, Or

                      See all my reviews

                      Pros

                      • Comfortable
                      • Durable
                      • Supportive

                      Cons

                        Best Uses

                        • Everyday

                        Comments about Kako ICEtrekkers Diamond Grip Traction System:

                        When walking on iced over concrete these traction devices are worthy of any grade of steepness. I can actually run and stop in these on sheer ice.I have never fallen in these easy to-pull-on rubber bound steel ice grippers. They are superb.Even and old guy like me can feel comfortable in them.

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