Submitted by ExpressionFamiliar98 t3_zvs51d in vermont
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snarfgarfunkel t1_j1sg7uw wrote
Haha right!? This guy wins Vermont
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.
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.
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!
LadyFenris13 t1_j1tcg4j wrote
My boyfriend prefers the term "action strap" and it has sadly caught on amongst my family ðŸ˜
Loudergood t1_j1u5coi wrote
Sport mode
ILoveNature_ t1_j1uipll wrote
It’s sport mode in our family too lol
LadyFenris13 t1_j1tcgsx wrote
My boyfriend prefers the term "action strap" and it has sadly caught on amongst my family ðŸ˜
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.
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.
Hisdudeness1997 t1_j1rz3fk wrote
This guy fucks
vtham t1_j1qz34d wrote
Not crampons, but we use Yaktrax.
whaletacochamp t1_j1qz1l4 wrote
IDK but OPs about to have a blowout
Funnynmediocre t1_j1qw23s wrote
I love my Kahtoola ones!
FoxRepresentative700 t1_j1ulbr5 wrote
yeah these are a nice brand
Ok-Valuable-6430 t1_j1qv7mw wrote
Also looking for recommendations
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.
varadins t1_j1z7sjh wrote
The link is 404, can you share again please?
r20 t1_j20ohcw wrote
Oops. sorry about that. Here they are
There are tons more too
varadins t1_j20qt13 wrote
Thank you!
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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.
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
jakmassaker t1_j1qsiu4 wrote
Truly the most versatile implement of transportation since the very evolution of the foot
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 😱
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!
Eagle_Arm t1_j1qx4u4 wrote
Can't be that bad out, haven't put them in 4WD yet.
pretentiousignoramus t1_j1r3vcf wrote
Right?! Hell straps aren't even on
Enough_Camel2650 t1_j1rxgsd wrote
Not even sport mode! That impressive, it’s like 4low
SkettiStay t1_j1u8yb5 wrote
Time for a new pair of cleats.
The rubber on those looks rotted.
ExpressionFamiliar98 OP t1_j1umf45 wrote
Living’ in the edge
SkettiStay t1_j1yszfn wrote
Hoping the rubber doesn't break? Been there.
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.
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
YOurAreWr0ng t1_j1rij0h wrote
Yeah, by wearing them alone. Ugly cheap garbage
elliotloudermilk t1_j1sa6kq wrote
Safety first my friend! You need to lock in the heel loops!
Vermontess t1_j1smjj6 wrote
Almost as bad as putting chains on summer tires
Eagle_Arm t1_j1t1gns wrote
Almost? This is not horseshoes or hand grenades.
sweintraub t1_j1txzrk wrote
plaid jammies. Checks out.
ExpressionFamiliar98 OP t1_j1umjjy wrote
Ahem - plaid lined work pants.
Thank you very much…
YOurAreWr0ng t1_j1rie5c wrote
My hatred for Crocs knows no bounds. Why do those monstrosities exist?
Eagle_Arm t1_j1s0032 wrote
Cause they're good, work, and are cheap. Give ur balls a tug
YOurAreWr0ng t1_j1upihw wrote
I guess I just have self respect enough to not do that to my feet.
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.
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.
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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Outrageous-Outside61 t1_j1rykla wrote
Self tappers work better. Haha
euro_trash_rescue t1_j21ua2y wrote
Leave some ladies for the rest of us, sheesh!
VeterinarianFast9440 t1_j1r1048 wrote
Are you lying in the middle of the street?
DanIsNotUrMan t1_j1th5g5 wrote
Yeah, I gotta invest in yaktrax
BohdiOfValhalla t1_j1uj56h wrote
Magnificent
PickEIght t1_j1v6acg wrote
Crocs needs to release a pair with heel and toe welts for full crampons
Hisdudeness1997 t1_j1ryzbw wrote
Need more posts like this here
KingKababa t1_j1r0m3i wrote
Damn that might be one of the Vermontiest things I've ever seen.