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how about neither? Get some 3/8" sheet metal screws andf make a pair of ice runners, sometimes called screw shoes
How does hitting asphalt in those feel? we have ice on the ground right now but little snow and there are dry patches and ice patches.
How does hitting asphalt in those feel? we have ice on the ground right now but little snow and there are dry patches and ice patches.
They’re OK on the dry patches but sound a bit like running studded snow tires on dry pavement. If you run with Nike Airs of any type it’s very easy to puncture a bladder.
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I just bought two bags of those screws and will dedicate a older pair of trail running shoes and BETA test this theory of self made studded shoes. We get thin ice at times locally on our boardwalk and instead of waiting for low tide, this might be a great help
For serious snow and ice your best bet is Microspikes.
how about neither? Get some 3/8" sheet metal screws andf make a pair of ice runners, sometimes called screw shoes
http://www.youtube.com/...&feature=related
+1 get the Crown Bolt Hex Head #8 X 3/8" Metal screws. Lighter, cheaper, won’t damage your shoes and unlike those silly Yaxtrax you’ll actually stay upright on the ice.
http://www.skyrunner.com/screwshoe.htm
This example has a ridiculous number of screws in the shoes. I usually do 5-6 screws per shoe and don’t notice them. I find the most effective way is to look at the wear pattern on the soles of an older pair of shoes. Install a screw in each of those wear areas. Having a cordless drill and a hex adapter helps tremendously. Doing it by hand really isn’t an option.
Works for me. I went through a pair of those yaxtrax in a couple of runs where it was partial dry pavement. I didn’t think they held up well at all.
how about neither? Get some 3/8" sheet metal screws andf make a pair of ice runners, sometimes called screw shoes
http://www.youtube.com/...&feature=related
+1 get the Crown Bolt Hex Head #8 X 3/8" Metal screws. Lighter, cheaper, won’t damage your shoes and unlike those silly Yaxtrax you’ll actually stay upright on the ice.
I did this to my Lunar Fly’s that were almost retired. I looked at my wear pattern to select the locations for my screws - 9 in the forefoot and 3 in the heel. Last winter, 1/2 inch of ice covered Northern Virginia. I ran 15K in my new “ice spikes” and people looked at me in utter astonishment as a ran at my normal pace and stride without a hint of slipping. It was awesome!
Very interesting! So, I’m in Chicago. I like the home made solution but 1) I’m wondering about dedicating a whole pair of shoes to ice running. I like the idea of being able to take them on and off. 2) I’m not much of a handyman and I don’t have any Newcastle beer which looks like a pre-requisite after viewing the video.
So, no-one has an opinion about Icetrekkers? http://www.icetrekkers.com. They were at The Running Event trade show so I guess they are for runners and they look a little more hardcore than the Yaktrax.
The icetrekkers look similar to the microspikes, which were recommended. I also like the microspikes. The rubber is soft so they are easy to put on and remove. They are light weight. They make no noise. They work well. I live in the Wasatch mountains and use them a lot. Just throw them in a pack and put them on when I get to ice and snow on trail. What’s nice is they go on and off so easily that it’s no issue to just carry them when they are not needed. The icetrekkers look a lot like the microspikes so check out the microspikes too… Dont know the differences between the two brands but the microspikes have received good gear reviews for a few years.
“I’m wondering about dedicating a whole pair of shoes to ice running.”
What do you do with your old shoes? You ought to have a pair of almost played out shoes kicking around.
The level of handymanship required is about a 1 on a scale of 1 to 10, with changing a flat on your bike being a 3. I let my 6 year old daughter help and she ends up going most of the work.