Ice Trekkers Diamond Grip Review

We've only had a few dustings of snow here in the Wasatch Foothills. Trails that are in the shade now have a layer of packed snow and ice on them. There's not enough snow to snowshoe, yet the trails are too slick for just a boot. That's were the Ice Trekkers come into play. The Ice Trekkers quickly attach to the boot and provide traction control needed for snow and ice. Ice Trekkers have been used by Postal Carriers for over 25 years, so I decided to try them out on the trail.

Ice Trekkers on Boot

Here's a picture of the Ice Trekker after an hour long hike. Notice they have stayed centered on the boot. The actual traction cables are made up of a small diamond beads that provide hundreds of biting edges for multidirectional traction. Because the diamond beads rotate on the cable, they naturally shed snow and ice (and mud). I encountered some parts of the trail that had no snow, just dirt or exposed rock. You can notice the extra traction on these surfaces, but it's not overwhelming enough to have to take them off the boot.

Ice Trekkers Strap and Pivot Rivet

The key to the longevity of the Ice Trekkers is in the metal rivet that attaches to the rubber sling. There are seven rivets strategically located on the sling that help hold the Diamond Bead cables in place. These metal rivets pivot freely in rubber sling, so they move with the traction chains and cables. This helps keep the rubber sling from tearing.

Strap over Toe

Notice how snug the rubber sling fits over the toe. I wear a size 12 boot and used the size Large Ice Trekker. I was able to stretch the trekkers onto a much wider boot. It's very easy to get into and out of the Ice Trekkers. You just slip the rubber sling over the toe of the boot, then pull the back of the sling over your heel. You can do this while standing.

Strap over Heel

The rubber sling fits snug on the back of the boot. Notice the chain coming down from the back of the boot. This really helps give you traction when your descending a slick slope.

Ice Trekkers in Pocket

One of the nicest features is the ability to stow the Ice Trekkers in your pocket. Other traction devices I've tested out that offer this quality are much bulkier.

The Ice Trekkers are designed to be used for a variety of activities. They easily slide over boots for sports like hiking, walking or shoveling your driveway. You can even use them for trail running, if you use a heavier weight running shoe that has a stiff sole. The best thing to do is try out Ice Trekkers on your footwear prior to getting onto anything slick.

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