Men's boots with built-in micro spikes

December 9, 2021 10:45 AM

I would like to get my partner a pair of pull-on insulated boots like Bogs, but with built-in micro spikes. My googling has been fruitless. Does such a thing exist? I want the traction device built in to completely eliminate the issue (or possibility) of taking the the traction off and on. Just boots he can stick his feet into to walk the dog, that will always have this traction built in.
posted by HotToddy to Clothing, Beauty, & Fashion (14 answers total)

LaCrosse sells rubber boots with built-in traction; they come in a couple different heights and levels of insulation. They run slightly large in my experience.
posted by backseatpilot at 10:51 AM on December 9, 2021

I don't think those LaCrosse boots have spikes though, do they?

These do exist, though - I don't have any specific recs but "ice studs" will get you a lot of options. Icebug is one manufacturer.

You can also buy studs that can be installed on any shoe or boot, e.g. Icespikes.
posted by mskyle at 11:00 AM on December 9, 2021

I have icebug boots with studs and am very happy with them.
posted by jeather at 11:00 AM on December 9, 2021 [1 favorite]

My search for for "traction winter boots" came up with these options:

https://www.nexgrip.com/
https://navatex.ca/
posted by TORunner at 11:01 AM on December 9, 2021

Icebugs are supposedly amazing. You can also DIY it.
posted by blnkfrnk at 11:13 AM on December 9, 2021 [1 favorite]

The Canadian brand Pajar also makes boots with traction that flips down.
posted by mcgsa at 11:14 AM on December 9, 2021

I have three different pairs of Icebugs because I love them so much. Comfy and great spikes.
posted by harujion at 11:19 AM on December 9, 2021

Icebugs are awesome (and expensive), but definitely the off-the-shelf thing you are looking for. Here is an example of a pull-on boot for men. I am in the Far North and my local running store will also stud any pair of shoes or boots for a pretty low fee (they use screws a la the article blnkfrnk linked); I have no idea if this is a thing elsewhere, though.
posted by charmedimsure at 11:38 AM on December 9, 2021 [1 favorite]

Yep, coming in to recommend Icebugs!
posted by stellaluna at 11:53 AM on December 9, 2021

Loggers use spiked boots on the west coast.
Sometimes called cork or caulk, calk boots like these from Danner

Some boots like these from Nokian are studdable

There are other brands that offer studs
posted by yyz at 12:06 PM on December 9, 2021

Another happy owner of Icebug boots with studs here.
posted by Bella Donna at 12:18 PM on December 9, 2021

Not spike specific but may be useful:
This Canadian lab tests various boots for ice traction
Their results can be seen on ratemytreads website
posted by yyz at 12:31 PM on December 9, 2021 [1 favorite]

Doesn't seem like Icebug needs another recommendation, but ... yea, Icebugs.
posted by myotahapea at 1:15 PM on December 9, 2021

Response by poster: The Icebugs are on their way. Thanks all!
posted by HotToddy at 11:50 PM on December 9, 2021 [1 favorite]