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Your cart is empty.The Due North Qwik-Grip Mid-Sole is the easy-to-use one-size-fits-all solution that provides maximum safety and productivity on ice and snow. Military grade tungsten carbide ice penetrating spikes deliver superior traction. Universal fit does not require specific size requirements. Easily rotates to top of foot to allow driving, climbing or indoor use. Reflective hi-vis material provides added visibility and safety. Specially formulated rubber pad provides unsurpassed comfort and durability even in extreme cold working conditions. Styles available for defined heel, non-defined heel, and mid-profile footwear.
HoldingFeetToTheFire
Reviewed in the United States on September 7, 2024
Years ago, when I worked in the semiconductor industry and a design bug was found in a product pre-production, when reasonably possible, rather than fix the design flaw they would instead figure out a way to market that bug to customers as a 'feature.' In this product said 'feature' is aptly named 'easily rotates' as the elastic doesn’t hold the cleat block tightly in place. While the elastic is substantial, the weight of the rubber block causes the unit to slip, which foreseeably could cause a person to trip and injure themselves. At the tightest level of adjustment there are some gaps between the elastic and boot and because the shape of the foot slopes downward and forward, without some sort of additional harness it isn’t going to stay in place on footwear of many styles and materials. The photo where I am hanging the boot from the back shows this slippage and is of the ‘defined heel’ model on a women’s US shoe size 9.5 which is equivalent to men’s size 8.What I think is accurately described as 'teetering' on a hard rubber block with cleats located right under your midsole, is to me painful, extremely awkward, and potentially dangerous to walk on (especially when carrying a load). As seen in the photo, there is a gap between the shoe and the walking surface as the foot perches on the block, and while the toe facing ridge on it compresses slightly when worn, the reduction is so negligible that it is fully insufficient to address this issue. As it elevates only the midfoot, the block makes it precarious to keep your balance when going from heel to toe while walking and it absolutely MUST be rotated away from the walking surface to prevent tripping whenever you’re not on ice.Even on their website, there is really no guide to help a consumer know which ‘heel’ type to choose and even if we guess correctly for one pair of footwear, it may not fit another.I had hoped for good things when I placed my order as the company has several other offerings which will surely provide a 'universal fit' according to style/material and of course the size of the footwear and would be a good choice for stability on ice. However, this model in my opinion is a major failure all around and so I have disposed of the product.
Theresa H.
Reviewed in the United States on September 5, 2024
I really like that these are adaptable for different sizes of footwear dot normally when I look at this type of product I would have to buy specific size for myself and a different size for my husband and then a different size entirely from my older two kiddos this one we should be able to share because it's adjustable.I like also that when I switch surfaces I don't have to remove them I just have to turn them so that the four tungsten spikes on the bottom aren't touching the floor that I also appreciate the mid heel heights as I feel like it'll give more flexibility in what type of footwear I can use this with.Hopefully the reflective straps help me not lose them lol
Ladyfingers
Reviewed in the United States on September 5, 2024
I sure wish the product information would have included photos or a better description of what defined, mid-profile and non-defined heels should look like. The no-nonsense boots I planned on using these on (a pair of Khombu and Sorel boots) both have defined heels, so that’s what I ordered. They fit neither boot heel well, and leave me feeling unbalanced. The straps do not conform well above the boot either—I’m afraid they will be shifting all over the place when slippery conditions are added, even when tightened. For safety reasons, I will stick with other style boot grips.
S./G. B.
Reviewed in the United States on September 24, 2024
We purchased these during the late summer, but we live in a very cold northern climate where we will have snow and ice on our farm for at least 5-6 months out of the year. We're often trying to traverse very slick and icy surfaces while doing chores or just walking for exercise around our area. I was extremely excited to find these cleats at such a good price and haven't had the chance to try them yet but am hopeful that they will make walking around our area more secure in the cold months. I will update as soon as we've had real-world experience with them. I can say that they are heavy-duty and feel like good quality. If they hold up for a couple of years of use, I will be happy with the purchase. I bought the mid-heal style and feel they will fit correctly onto the boots that I use regularly around the farm.
Glin M
Reviewed in the United States on August 23, 2024
These come in three different 'fits'-defined heel, mid profile heel, and non-defined heel. I have a pair of Kamik heavily insulated boots and a pair of Vasque hiking boots I planned on using these on and both have I consider a defined heel. I now know a defined heel, at least as defined by Due North, must have an absolutely straight up and down front edge and a considerable gap, 2 1/4 inch, between that edge and the the lugs on the sole begin. Both my Kamik and Vasque boots have a heel with some taper on the front and the lugs begin too close to the heel for these to work. I think one of the other two styles would probably have fit, but the description does not give much assistance in making that decision. Fortunately, I have a pair of insulated muck boots that meet Due North's definition of a defined heel and I will be able to use them there. Also, "easy to rotate" should more accurately say can be rotated with effort. They must fit tightly to not slip on your boot and the elastic is very strong, which is good. But those two things cause you to use considerable effort to rotate them when they are clean and dry. I expect the effort level to increase when they are wet and icy.As the weather forecast for the next 10 days is showing temperatures over 90 degrees F for the next 10 days, I don't anticipate seeing ice covered sidewalks to try these out for quite some time but I will try to update when that happens. As of now, they seem to be well made and should hold well for normal walking on parking lots and sidewalks if you can get the correct model for your boots. I also found that while western style boots meet the definition of a defined heel, the space between the heel and sole is far too short for a fit.
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