Hillsound Cypress 6

Working as a ski resort snowmaker these are absolutely essential gear for scrambling up and down slopes up to forty-five degrees of powder, packed snow and solid ice, depending on the day. Also ideal for climbing iced-up towers, ladders, and rocks to reach inconveniently placed snowmaking equipment. Durable, comfortable and reliable protection for long days and nights on the slopes.

Product worked great, used for climbing steep mountain range in Idaho for mountain lion hunt. Gave 4 stars only because there weren't any spikes on the front of the crampons which would have been better for climbing.

Planning on using on Kilimanjaro next year

So far, I love them.Just one outing, up an icy and hard pack snow trail to a rocky summit.They performed as well as hoped for, and I look forward to many more outings.I fit them to a size 13 North Face winter boot, and the ankle strap is just about long enough to engage.I expect that any larger winter boot would be a problem.They are a much better fit for my usual size 10 hiking boots.

Perfect solution for me.Wear size 14/15 boots, and did not have luck with other brands, especially the kind with the rubber rand that encircles the boot.Have already come into good use walking the dogs during an ice and hard frozen snow event.Will use on the AT for hiking trips in the southern mountains.Bindings work great, even with gloves on, and are very secure.