Ice Cleats & Crampons

Ice cleats, traction spikes, crampons and snowshoes with built-in crampons help you stay upright on icy sidewalks, frozen trails and winter mountain routes. This collection serves dog walkers and commuters facing freeze-thaw mornings as well as winter hikers and snowshoers heading into the backcountry.

Choose by terrain first. Low-profile stretch cleats with 11 to 24 stainless spikes, from Ceestyle, Bitnoo and AYAMAYA, suit city ice and packed snow. Chain-style traction from Kahtoola bites harder on steep, icy trails, and a 10-point strap-on crampon such as BLACK DIAMOND's Contact Strap is made for mountaineering. Size by the boot you'll actually wear, since bulky insulated boots can need a size up. MSR and Wildhorn Outfitters snowshoes have steel or aluminum crampons under the binding; compare them in snowshoes or read our beginner's guide to snowshoeing.

Brands include Ceestyle, PICKBEAU and EnergeticSky.

Need help choosing? Read how to layer for Canadian winters.

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Ice Cleats & Crampons: frequently asked questions

What is the difference between ice cleats, microspikes and crampons?

Ice cleats have short studs or coils on a rubber harness for sidewalks and flat icy paths. Microspike-style traction uses chains and longer stainless spikes for packed snow and ice on hiking trails. Crampons have a metal frame and long points for steep snow and ice; rigid models need stiff mountaineering boots, while strap-on models fit a wider range of boots.

How do I size ice cleats for winter boots?

Cleats come in shoe-size ranges, usually small through extra large, so check the chart against the boots you'll wear them on. Bulky insulated boots can need the next size up. The cleat should stretch snugly around the sole without rolling off at the toe or heel.

Can I wear ice cleats indoors?

No, take them off at the door. Metal spikes slip on tile and smooth floors and can scratch wood or stone. Rinse and dry them after walking on salted sidewalks to slow rust.

Our guides for this category

How Thick Does Ice Need to Be? Ice Safety in Canada

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