these spikes are worth every penny because:

1- they are EASY to slip over your boots
2- they allow me to effortlessly and safely run, hike, jump on icy trails with 3 huge dogs leashed to my backpack
3- they don't EVER trip me up

enough said.  so if you want to hike on the late season icy trails without missing a beat, use these cleats.  good for ice fishing too