Last Updated: December 12, 2019 (Refresh Now)
Hillsound Trail Crampon
Last Updated: December 12, 2019 (Refresh Now)
8.4
SCORE
/10
Total Reviews
312
Old Reviews
234
Unverified
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3 meters
SIZE
Review Analysis - 69 recent, verified reviews
Detailed Mode
Fit
23trails, slipping, size, rubber, velcro strap
+96%
-4%
" ... They're fit well over my boots, don't shift around and have held up well ... "
" ... Liked everything about them, used them while doing tree work on slippery slopes and banks. ... "
" ... Very nice fit and the spikes are really large. ... "
" ... They also stay aligned properly and don't bunch up to the sides or front. ... "
" ... I walked several miles on icy roads and felt perfectly safe and secure from slippage. ... "
" ... These work great and do not slip. ... "
" ... They have a great grip and I never felt that I would slip on the trail. ... "
" ... "Large" fit my size 11 boots perfectly. ... "
Build Quality
17rubber, spikes, chains, years, velcro strap
+88%
-12%
" ... It helps to keep the assembly from twisting on the boot. ... "
" ... Easier to put on than other brands I tried, yet thoroughly secure. ... "
" ... Extremely beefy and great grip. ... "
" ... Easy on, easy off, very durable, and they do exactly what you want them to. ... "
" ... They also have thicker chains which means they will likely take longer abuse. ... "
" ... Easy to take off & put back on, easy storage with their puncture-proof bag. ... "
" ... Very well made, rugged but unobstrusive. ... "
" ... It makes you feel safe on trails because for once you have grip ... "
Freezer
13traction, snow, trail, steep, ice and snow
+100%
" ... Hillsound are great, best on ice, stay on. ... "
" ... Used these for the first time this past weekend on a hike with some slippery places snow/ice. ... "
" ... easy to put on and performed exceptionally well on slippery clear ice ... "
" ... Be wary on loose snow you may slide, but these are designed for ice not loose snow. ... "
" ... excellent ice protection ... "
" ... These offer GREAT traction in ice and hard packed snow ... "
" ... This was walking up steep sections of pure, smooth, solid ice. ... Need spiked crampons for solid, slick ice. ... "
" ... I walk quite a bit and these ice shoes are perfect for walking on ice and/or ice hidden under a light snow. ... "
Comfort
13kahtoola, strap, crampon, trails, spikes
+92%
-8%
" ... The extra small fit well and the Velcro strap kept the device in place. ... "
" ... Great quality & they stay on. ... "
" ... I like the small Velcro strap that helps hold them in place. ... "
" ... Easy to get on/off, they stayed on great. ... "
" ... Extremely beefy and great grip. ... "
" ... Easier to put on than other brands I tried, yet thoroughly secure. ... "
" ... It makes you feel safe on trails because for once you have grip ... "
" ... They have a great grip and I never felt that I would slip on the trail. ... "
Ease of Use
10easy, trails, traction, easy to take, easy to get
+100%
" ... Easy to slip on in a few seconds, easy to take off, good traction on icy trails. ... "
" ... Easy to put on, sturdy, and gives me the confidence to navigate the trails. ... "
" ... These are extremely easy on and off compared to cheaper models I have tried. ... "
" ... Easy to use. ... "
" ... Easy to get on/off, they stayed on great. ... "
" ... Easy to take on and off great traction. ... "
" ... Easy on, easy off, very durable, and they do exactly what you want them to. ... "
" ... Easy to put on. ... "
For Travel
9winter, snow, icy, iceland, hiking boots
+100%
" ... I use these more for snow removal than hiking. ... "
" ... The extra large fit well on my size 13 hiking boots - I don't have to struggle to put them on. ... "
" ... A must for winter hiking. ... "
" ... They make hiking in packed snow and on icy surfaces a breeze. ... Size wise, I followed the Hillsound sizing guide for hiking boots and they fit perfectly. ... "
" ... Great for hiking on frozen surfaces. ... "
" ... Lots of snow travel this year, and these were the ticket for those frigid and icy mornings. ... "
" ... I bought these crampons for trips to New Zealand and Iceland, and I also keep them in the car when doing winter photography in the Sierras. ... On my most recent trip to Iceland, they were superb on all sorts of hard ice, glare ice, wet and waterfall ice, snow, frozen ground, and rocky conditions. ... "
" ... looking forward to this coming winter hiking season! ... "
Product Reliability
7ones, year, working, worked perfectly, last
+86%
-14%
" ... I have been using these for about 4 years now. ... "
" ... I have owned these for two years now. ... "
" ... The first ones lasted 7 years and we are pleased to have new ones. ... "
" ... good crampon , have used for two years and held up very well. ... "
" ... Last year, I got a new pair in the updated design to replace my broken 8-year-old ones, which were the old style. ... "
Band
5across the top, strap, kahtoola, foot, velcro
+100%
" ... I like these micro spikes better than other brands because of the velcro strap over the top of the foot. ... "
" ... They have a slightly longer spike and I also like the security strap that comes across the top of your foot. ... "
" ... The extra small fit well and the Velcro strap kept the device in place. ... "
" ... never came undone. ... "
" ... I like the small Velcro strap that helps hold them in place. ... "
Water Resistance
3hiking, water, used, icy
+100%
" ... Crampons are used for climbing ice or hiking more extreme winter trail conditions ... "
" ... A must for winter hiking. ... "
" ... We crossed icy water runoffs with ease and were able to scurry up icy exposed rocks as well without any issue. ... "
Size
3bag, size
+100%
" ... Nice carrying bag. ... "
" ... I carry mountaineering snowshoes with aggressive teeth, as well as 2" Black Diamond crampons. ... I'm satisfied with these, and continue to carry them. ... "
" ... But the large fit my size 10 boot well. ... "
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