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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

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 Customer Reviews

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Kako ICEtrekkers Diamond Grip Traction System

4.6

(based on 24 reviews)

96%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

Durable (17)
Comfortable (14)
Great traction (11)
Lightweight (8)
Good support (4)

Cons

Best Uses

Hiking (6)
Everyday (4)
Mixed terrain (4)

- Sizing:
- Feels too small
  
  Feels true to size
  
  100%
  (8 reviews)
  Feels too large
- Width:
- Feels too narrow
  
  Feels true to width
  
  100%
  (7 reviews)
  Feels too wide

- Reviewer Profile:
- Comfort driven (9), Casual/ recreational (6)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (9)

Reviewed by 24 customers

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Nov

2010

(14 of 14 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Great Grip-No Slip

By bondwood

from Portland

About Me Comfort Driven

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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.

Nov

2010

(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

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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.

Jan

2011

(6 of 6 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Exceeded my expectations

By Outdoors in Bend

from Bend, OR

About Me Comfort Driven

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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.

Dec

2010

(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

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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.

Nov

2011

(5 of 6 customers found this review helpful)

3.0

Good in the city, not in the mountains

By Milan

from Boulder, CO

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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.

Dec

2010

(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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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.

Jan

2011

(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

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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!

Nov

2010

(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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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.

Feb

2011

(2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Awesome Product!

By Radludd

from Bend, OR

About Me Comfort Driven

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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!

Feb

2011

(2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Diamond Grip traction system

By SlickJohnson

from Portland, Or

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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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