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KingKababa t1_j1r0m3i wrote

Damn that might be one of the Vermontiest things I've ever seen.

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Walruzuma t1_j1uev93 wrote

No real Vermonter would wear crocks or spikes. This is the most from away thing ever. Tell me you aren't a Vermonter without telling me.

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Calligraphee t1_j2374mj wrote

Hmm, as a Vermonter of six generations with both of these things (albeit not together), I suspect that you are not the genuine Vermonter.

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Hanginon t1_j1r59jm wrote

Ohhh! the strap is all wrong! 0_0

You've got to flip that back, put those babys into 4 wheel drive.

Plus; I've got those very same ice cleats, they're unstoppable!

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LadyFenris13 t1_j1tcg4j wrote

My boyfriend prefers the term "action strap" and it has sadly caught on amongst my family 😭

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LadyFenris13 t1_j1tcgsx wrote

My boyfriend prefers the term "action strap" and it has sadly caught on amongst my family 😭

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gcubed680 t1_j1qtpzz wrote

On a semi related side note… what’s the best crampons people have been using? For crocs or otherwise :)

Best for just driveway/sidewalk walking and then hiking.

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Hanginon t1_j1r8gkx wrote

"Best" is subjective, most all are pretty good but may be better in different traction/environment situations. I've got a few, including OP's style, which I find to be the best for open/wild ground, and just below actual microspikes.

For real alledgedly civilized world traction; Streets, stores, suburbs, etc. They're (OP's) a bit of a lot. In less rugged terrain, like most people's standard but icy 'traverses' like say from the vehicle to the building kind of traverses that most people deal with. For that I've got some Icetrax with a lot of tungsten spikes for a lot of traction, and no issues if one/some of them fail/fall out or off.

I also have 'backup' Korkers which with less spikes seemed to work "well enough" but not nearly the traction of the Icetrax, Realize that the $$ money you saved by getting the discount ones won't really matter at all when your footing fees sketchy. or fails.

LPT; Have more than one pair! You're too often going to find that your single pair of spikes is in the car when you need to get to the car, or home when you need to get out of the car.

EDIT; Hiking? Micro spikes. Rough ground, like yards, parks etc? Rows of spikes. Not Hiking? best overall, Icetrax. OP's look like HT Enterprises. And the non spiked heel is something some people prefer, it's has some to do with your ice walking style, heel first or toe walking? They're all pretty inexpensive, find what works for you.

YMMV.

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vtham t1_j1qz34d wrote

Not crampons, but we use Yaktrax.

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r20 t1_j1r1p4r wrote

I go for a walk nightly regardless of weather so I feel qualified to speak!

I order a dozen yaktrax-like sets from Ali Express. They’re like 2 or 3 dollars so that way I don’t worry about them wearing out or falling off in the snow. Unlike spikes, you don’t feel unsteady or uncomfortable when the sidewalk has a clear section. And they do great in black ice or when suddenly there’s ice under the snow.

I also have severalof thesefor different conditions.

And spikes for when it’s all ice.

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Outrageous-Outside61 t1_j1rymmp wrote

Self tappers screwed into the bottom of your shoes, just don’t wear them on your or your friends floors.

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mlkk22 t1_j1qyqgj wrote

I work outdoors and someone walked in to work with the fuzzy crocs with spikes. Completely on brand for them too in the snow

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jakmassaker t1_j1qsiu4 wrote

Truly the most versatile implement of transportation since the very evolution of the foot

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artful_todger_502 t1_j1r1yno wrote

That is very daring to go out into the treacherous winterscape with your Crocs in Leisure mode even with the spikes 😱

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HunterShotBear t1_j1s3jfs wrote

My man is living on the edge with studded tires in 2wd. Lock them crocs and put her in 4 low!

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Enough_Camel2650 t1_j1rxgsd wrote

Not even sport mode! That impressive, it’s like 4low

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whaletacochamp t1_j1qyz7u wrote

Yesterday everyone in my house except for one person had crocs on. The vast majority of the people in my house yesterday also don’t live here lol. Us Vermonters travel with our crocs apparently.

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Hanginon t1_j1rcvyu wrote

I've heard that one should limit their use of Crocks, there are instances where they can really ruin your feet. 0_0

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elliotloudermilk t1_j1sa6kq wrote

Safety first my friend! You need to lock in the heel loops!

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Vermontess t1_j1smjj6 wrote

Almost as bad as putting chains on summer tires

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Eagle_Arm t1_j1t1gns wrote

Almost? This is not horseshoes or hand grenades.

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YOurAreWr0ng t1_j1rie5c wrote

My hatred for Crocs knows no bounds. Why do those monstrosities exist?

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Eagle_Arm t1_j1s0032 wrote

Cause they're good, work, and are cheap. Give ur balls a tug

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YOurAreWr0ng t1_j1upihw wrote

I guess I just have self respect enough to not do that to my feet.

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Eagle_Arm t1_j1uqu52 wrote

What's that? Not wear a comfortable piece of footwear that has multiple uses and you can easily slide in and off?

It's fine if not confident enough to wear clothes without the fear of judgement from others.

Worrying about what other people think of your shoes and clothes generally goes away when grow up.

That's the main reason they exist. The wearers don't give a fuck about what they look like.

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YOurAreWr0ng t1_j1uqzjm wrote

Yeah, I guess I just don’t want to look like trailer trash. That’s my cross to bare and I’m ok with that.

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Eagle_Arm t1_j1usbie wrote

So I'll assume you just live in a trailer if you think only trailer trash wears those. I'm sure you might find some self-confidence to not be worried about what other people's opinions are

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PickEIght t1_j1v6acg wrote

Crocs needs to release a pair with heel and toe welts for full crampons

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