Winter Trail Running Traction! - Hillsound Trail Crampon / Ultra / FlexSteps

[@Wigglythegreat2]

I like the flex steps for my all around use. I have no trouble with traction on the trail and they are more comfy and stay put better than the chain style and don't collect snow like the chain style.

[@mlegrand]

Amazing intro! 👏 All around this is a fantastically produced video.

[@ChaseTheSummit]

Thanks Matt!

[@keagancarson6371]

A trick: you can watch series on Flixzone. I've been using them for watching loads of movies recently.

[@kohencarlos1522]

@Keagan Carson Yup, have been using Flixzone for since november myself =)

[@Uisci81]

Thanks for the video. I was in idaho last winter and wished I had something like this! I was on a trail Iv wanted to hike for years snd the weather was nice so thought by rugged outdoor boots would be enough, after 1/2 mike if slipping and falling multiple times I had to turn around it one more good fall I wouldn’t make it out. Will pick up a pair today

[@Keule_from_Mars]

Hi Dave, thank you for this great review! My wife always wants to go on hikes in the snow with me. Maybe this ist what we were looking for to get enough grip on icy trails. The FlexSteps seem like a good choice for our needs.

[@ChaseTheSummit]

The FlexSteps are a solid choice for solid ice and packed snow. Thanks for watching Marius!

[@sterlingreece9355]

I bought a pair of the Ultras recently after hitting an icy trail with just my boots and decided there had to be a better way

[@Rich-zb7vc]

I have the flex and the trail, I like them for running on ice (Salomon Speedcross for the deep snow in the Berkshires, need more grip than a crampon). I used to use the YakTrax but after clipping my ankles and almost bleeding out, I realized I needed something better (user error, I'm sure)

[@ChaseTheSummit]

Those spiral Yaktrak things never worked for me. I actually would rather use sheet metal screws in the bottom of my shoes! But the Hillsound stuff is really nice! Thanks for watching.

[@Dusty_Adventures]

I’m from Australia and have only seen snow twice in my life yet I still sat here and watched the video, think I’m a bit addicted to the channel.

[@ChaseTheSummit]

Haha! Thanks for watching! Snow is pretty but it can get old after a while.

[@GabrielGGabGattringer]

Interesting! I could have used at least the middle option of these crampons a few weeks ago when we still had like 4 cm (yes I know that´s not much) of ice on the sidewalks around the city where I live in Austria. Early february has been way too warm, feels like spring with up to 11°C.

[@ChaseTheSummit]

Check out the Hillsound website. They have a few other options but I think the Flexsteps are the least aggressive. Thanks for watching!

[@_Zabamund_]

Great videos thank you for putting the work in to provide this information, I only subscribed recently for your 945 vs 745 video. So yep, thank you.

[@ChaseTheSummit]

Awesome, thank you!

[@Bhreimh]

Sheet metal screws are hard to beat assuming you have an old pair of shoes

[@ChaseTheSummit]

For sure! I still use screw shoes but when things get a little steeper crampons are SOOO much better. Plus, they don’t fall out. I always loose screws at the fells!

[@AznJsn82091]

I will pick up the Flexsteps for my trip to Iceland!

[@ChaseTheSummit]

Nice! Have fun!

[@gedd6750]

Great video, They look like a great products ,we don't really get weather bad enough in UK to warrant them. 👍

[@ChaseTheSummit]

Thanks for watching G Edd!

[@gedd6750]

@@ChaseTheSummit always Dave, I like your content.

[@stuartblink]

I’ve used Kahtoola micro spikes for years successfully in the winter in the Scottish mountains. The ultra seems similar.

[@ChaseTheSummit]

Yup, the Ultra are very similar but with the added velcro strap which helps when you snag a root! Thanks for watching!

[@alaaeddinemobarak1777]

Thank you for the video

[@ChaseTheSummit]

Thanks for watching!

[@RunFreeandStrong]

Thanks for the review. Could've used some this past Sunday lol! Q1: can I use these with my trail shoes or do I use with my road shoes? Q2: will my Stryd pod fit on the front of the shoe, or will the crampons obstruct the Stryd? I am also looking at the Kahtoola spikes, any thoughts? Thank you!

[@ChaseTheSummit]

Interesting question about the Stryd Pod I haven't tried them together. You can use these with trail or road shoes but the "Flexsteps" work best on the roads. Thanks for watching!

[@alancampbell6236]

I use Salomon Spikecross and I think they are more versatile, because running on a road to the woods is no issue, they are great on ice and they wear like normal trail running shoes.

[@ChaseTheSummit]

Those look sweet! The only thing that scares me is how expensive they are and how fast spikes tend to wear out. Have yours dulled up over time?

[@alancampbell6236]

@@ChaseTheSummit I bought mine 5 years ago and for a much lower price! The pins are made of tungsten carbide, like those for walking sticks. This material is very durable and they still look like new. Nevertheless I try to avoid road and I just have between 200m and 1km to the next trails from my home.

[@MiJuMoritz]

Looks nice. Salomon tends to really wear out fast if worn on asphalt. For my usage I would rather go with the Salming ISpike for running on icy streets. I'm assume that "crampon" stuff is good for quite fresh snow? This winter I switched to snow shoes, or for the mountain the AustriAlpin Grödel. But that's not running any more. www.austrialpin.at/en/products/crampons-and-groedel/detail/sg01p-power-grip-6-point-groedel/

[@Jonnypeters1]

Been searching for traction! Hello from Edmonton 🇨🇦. Tips for -30 C trail running would be great.

[@ChaseTheSummit]

I'm working on a video like that! Thanks for watching!

[@DanielleEmberley]

Any videos on keeping feet and toes warm on cold winter days?

[@ChaseTheSummit]

Working on one this week 👍

[@Wigglythegreat2]

I use the small hothands toe warmers stick on style. I stick them to the top of my sock over my toes first before I put my shoes on. They work better on top for me because putting them under the toes is uncomfortable and sweat makes them clumpy. They last a long time and if you put them in a ziploc bag and get the air out, you might get more than one use out of them.

[@karlhungus6331]

I see that all 3 variants are size M. Are they true to size fit for your Lone Peaks 4.5 in size 10.5? Also, did you try Hillsound FreeSteps6?

[@ChaseTheSummit]

I didn't try the freesteps. For my 10.5 shoe the M works best. The L would probably be a little too loose. Thanks for watching!

[@rrrayer3821]

Can you use these on trainers?

[@ChaseTheSummit]

Sure, it just helps if they have a sort of stiff sole. Otherwise the flex can cause the crampon to pop off.

[@keeferification]

Decent. I may snag a pair. Just started watching. Edit: Finished watching. I think I'm good with just a pair of trail shoes for my purposes. These seem kind of overkill.

[@ChaseTheSummit]

Thanks for watching Keefer!

[@keeferification]

@@ChaseTheSummit Always, my man. Quality content. I was definitely interested in these with the snow and more on the way this week. I'm gonna just keep running my Altra Superiors on the road when it snows.

[@kofuzi]

No one else thinks the name of this product is strange? Or am I just that much more childish than everyone else here?

[@ChaseTheSummit]

Ha! I felt this way when I first got into ice climbing. I had no idea the term “Crampon” was industry standard 😂

[@terryfurlong518]

Just don't use them for fartlek sessions. Then things would get really weird.