What trainers for icy surfaces?

They don't exist. Its ice.

I just run in normal shoes and take smaller strides. Think penguin running

However a lot of people swea by yaxtrax (think thats what they are called)

If you're wanting shoes & not just 'Yak-Trax', how about these Inov-8's with Tungsten studs??
They'll also work damned well in snow & muddy trails/footpaths too

http://www.inov-8.com/New/Global/Product-View-Oroc-280.html?L=26

http://www.sportsshoes.com/product/INO64/inov8-oroc-280-trail-running-shoes/

try icebugs - http://www.icebug.se/default.aspx?m=641

from Sweden where they know a bit about snow and have a product to suit most needs

Richard A Thackeray wrote (see)

If you're wanting shoes & not just 'Yak-Trax', how about these Inov-8's with Tungsten studs??
They'll also work damned well in snow & muddy trails/footpaths too

http://www.inov-8.com/New/Global/Product-View-Oroc-280.html?L=26

http://www.sportsshoes.com/product/INO64/inov8-oroc-280-trail-running-shoes/

Yep Orocs are pretty darn good and look the business but can you justify having a pair just for ice? I know what my wife would say......

Last few bad winters, I have coped fine in most snow in Mudclaws. Admittedly not so great on hard compact icey stuff but fine for most of the other winter conditions we get. They are also a better autumn/winter/spring allrounder when its wet and muddy than the Orocs.

Pete S wrote (see)

 

Richard A Thackeray wrote (see)

If you're wanting shoes & not just 'Yak-Trax', how about these Inov-8's with Tungsten studs??
They'll also work damned well in snow & muddy trails/footpaths too

http://www.inov-8.com/New/Global/Product-View-Oroc-280.html?L=26

http://www.sportsshoes.com/product/INO64/inov8-oroc-280-trail-running-shoes/

Yep Orocs are pretty darn good and look the business but can you justify having a pair just for ice? I know what my wife would say......

Last few bad winters, I have coped fine in most snow in Mudclaws. Admittedly not so great on hard compact icey stuff but fine for most of the other winter conditions we get. They are also a better autumn/winter/spring allrounder when its wet and muddy than the Orocs.

Mine too(re; wife & orocs...)
I too wore my Mud-Claws during the winter, but, the salt/brine destroyed the rand by drying it out too much & it's all split wide open.
Mindst you, they let the water out a lot quicker now in fell-races & XCs

Look no further!

This site has some good advice:

http://running.about.com/od/coldweatherrunning/tp/Tips-For-Running-On-Snow-And-Ice.htm

Ultimately it depends on how much ice you encounter, and how much you want to spend!

Fitting screws to old trail shoes is a cheap alternative to Orocs or Icebugs, and Trespass do some cheapo version of Taktrax or Kahtoola microspikes.

Cheaper than all of these though is Curly's method of taking smaller steps - that's one you'll always have to hand as well!

Richard A Thackeray wrote (see)

Mine too(re; wife & orocs...)

I too wore my Mud-Claws during the winter, but, the salt/brine destroyed the rand by drying it out too much & it's all split wide open.
Mindst you, they let the water out a lot quicker now in fell-races & XCs

Saw some Orocs half price in Ambleside and even that cheap I was having trouble justifying them to Mrs S! I suppose the fact that i already have 4 pairs of inov-8s on the go doesn't help......

I think the material they use for the rand on mudclaws is susceptible to drying out anyway. I had a pair of the old grey 270s that went that way anyway but my current 272s have lasted a while so far.

Pete, this is how mine went

Still wore them for the (extremely wet) PECO XC on Sunday though


Although I bought a pair of the 'Start Fitness Cheviots' to try out (got them at the 'Withins Skyline' fell-race)
For the price they're damned bloody good!! 

I love my Yaktrax, and they are much cheaper than a new pair of shoes. They work very very well, and gave me so much confidence on ice and snow.

Sod that.  Depending on severity of conditions / where my mojo's at...

1. Go out in normal shoes and run round icy patches with Curly's recommended pigeon steps;
2. Head straight over to the park in cross country spikes and count how many times people on sledges call you mad;
3. Go to the gym and  use the treadmill  ;
4. Stay in the warm and see if there are any purple ones left in the Quality Street tub.

PhilPub wrote (see)

Sod that.  Depending on severity of conditions / where my mojo's at...

1. Go out in normal shoes and run round icy patches with Curly's recommended pigeon steps;
2. Head straight over to the park in cross country spikes and count how many times people on sledges call you mad;
3. Go to the gym and  use the treadmill  ;
4. Stay in the warm and see if there are any green ones left in the Quality Street tub.

fixed it for you

Ha!  Next you'll be telling me you've got a sister who likes Turkish Delight. 

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