ADDING "CLEATS" TO EXISTING BOOTS????

[IceBalls]

I've read several posts in the past about adding "cleats" (actually screws) to the bottom of boots (in my case, "Mickys"), but, exactly what kind of screws are best???  Once screwed into the soles & heels, what prevents them from popping out???  Is there some kind of special adhesive to apply to the threads before screwing them in???

Been using Korkers for many years, but lost one last season and want to try this other option before spending another $50 for a new pair.

IceBalls

[Icenutter]

Just get some small hex head sheet metal screws.  Make sure you get the stainless steel ones so they will not rust. 

[pro50guy]

go to a powersports dealer and get studs for ice racing quads. they don't rust and there not only hex head but there v cut also

[billditrite]

Just get some small hex head sheet metal screws.  Make sure you get the stainless steel ones so they will not rust. 

same here...cant beat it !!careful with the mickeys though...dont they have an airspace between the layers? dont wanna poke no holes where you arent supposed to

[Haywood]

The only part about adding screws is that they aren't very forgiving when you forget about them and walk into the house with them on.  The wife isn't very forgiving when you cut the vinyl in the entry way either. 

[fishercat]

I did my Sorels. They work great vary little added weight.  No good on hard wood floors but great on the ice.

[IcePro]

Same as mentioned as above, use small hex head sheet metal screws.  This is what STABILicers™ and the HT version of these ice cleats use.

As long as the sole is hard enough to hold a screw it will work.  Even if you loose a few screws they are cheap enough to replace.

[Hard_H2O]

Had a guy on our broomball team use socket head cap screws in the bottom of his boots once. He was sending up roostertails. I got wind and suggested that that was not very sporting and could have resulted in problems should the leauge have found out.

[KGrant]

With the mickymouse/bunny boots about the only place you could safely put the screws in is the heals.  The rest of the sole is too thin and you will break waterproof seal, possibly get the insulation wet.  Once the insulation gets wet it will not dry out.

I would use a pair of external crampons with the bunnyboots.

[fiddlehead322]

I use the screws as well. Best cleats money can buy. My wolverines have held up for some time now. I keep a driver and screws in my pack basket. Came in handy last year with the lack of snow on the ice.FH

[Skipper]

These are the ticket, they look stupid but they work!

They are called arctic spurs. I have a couple different pairs of boots for fishing and hunting, I don't want to run screws in them so these are great. They stay on and wont slip, and they come off easy to prevent damage to your shack.

[Tommyboy18769]

Dont forget about them though...they can do a number on your shanty floor

[Blaine]

I did the screw thing for years... We had some extras from the old ice racing days   I upgraded my boots a couple of years ago and the lugs weren't thick enough for screws so I use Hodgman Gladiators. Guys use them out here for wading in the surf, they go for about $50 and have replacable carbide tiped spikes. I'm very happy with them and love how quickly they come off the boot and how easily they go back on.

[Lobes]

Save your boots and kitchen floors and go with the Cabelas boot chains. Can't beat them for $12.95.

http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/templates/links/link.jsp?id=0005515810551a&type=product&cmCat=search&returnPage=search-results1.jsp&QueryText=Boot+Chains&N=4887&Ntk=Products&Ntx=mode+matchall&Nty=1&Ntt=Boot+Chains&noImage=0

 

[oldken]

i don't know if you could put them in the soles of your boots but i once had regular tire studs put in the heels of my rubber boots and they worked good