[pct-l] machine screw traction use

[Thomas Jamrog]

We have mucho ice on trails here in Maine.  I have tried Yak tracks  
and other brands and have joined the ranks of winter walkers that use  
these:  Stabilicers.
"Stabilicers are like  sure-traction snow tires for your feet. Walk  
with confidence this winter over ice and snow with the same anti-slip  
soles used by postal carriers, linemen and emergency workers.  
Stabilicers have long-lasting Vibram® soles with case-hardened  
replaceable cleats that bite into ice and snow. Velcro® straps attach  
easily to your favorite boot or shoe."

Bike shoes have rigid soles and would not work to hike in.

Uncle Tom

On Dec 21, 2008, at 10:40 AM, Diane at Santa Barbara Hikes dot com  
wrote:

>
> On Dec 21, 2008, at 6:47 AM, pct-l-request at backcountry.net wrote:
>
>> machine screw traction use
>
> I was curious about the screws, too, but never attempted them. I had
> wondered if SPD bicycle shoes could be harvested for the purpose.
> Perhaps the metal plate could be reused somehow to keep the screws
> from being felt under your feet, or maybe the design of the cleat
> system could hold a clue to a design possibility for hiking shoes. I
> could not see cutting such a large hole into any pair of shoes, and
> bicycle shoes themselves are way too tight and stiff for hiking. But
> I still wonder.
>
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