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Title: Ice cleats for LaX Ice king boots
Post by: 2 dogs on Nov 22, 2004, 07:46 PM

Just got a new pair of LaCrosse Ice King boots and my ice cleats won't fit on them as sole way to big. I wear a size 13 and have tried every ice cleat and gripper in 3 stores and nothing is bi :tipup:g enough. The guy at the last store said his brother had same problem. Any ideas or tips on how I can make my own?

Title: Re: Ice cleats for LaX Ice king boots
Post by: Thor on Nov 23, 2004, 07:05 AM

2 dogs,

I recently purchased a pair of Stabilicers in size XL, and they just barely fit my size 12 white mickey's.  They're supposed to be for boots sized 12-14.  I bought them online at Campmor.com, and they also carry size XXL for boots sized 14-16.

Stabilicers are vibram soles that have hex-head type screws inserted into them, and they strap over your boots with nylon straps secured by velcro.  They are $40 at Campmor, which is $10 cheaper than what Cabela's is selling them for.  Also, Campmor is one of the few places that I've seen that carries the XXL size.

I haven't used them yet, so I can't tell you how good they are.  They appear to be well made, and I have read several good reviews about them.  I've been ordering from Campmor for years, and I've never had any problems there.

Title: Re: Ice cleats for LaX Ice king boots
Post by: Bean on Nov 23, 2004, 07:44 AM

Go onto ebay and type "stabilicers". There is a person on there that is selling XXL stabilicers for  $19.88 with $5.00 shipping.

Title: Re: Ice cleats for LaX Ice king boots
Post by: Thor on Nov 23, 2004, 08:35 AM

Now you tell me! ;D ;D ;D

Title: Re: Ice cleats for LaX Ice king boots
Post by: LoneWolf on Nov 23, 2004, 09:35 AM

I had the same problem with my Ice Kings. All I did was reposition the ice cleats (the cheap 4 prong style) from the heel forward ... under the ball area of the toes. I've been using them that way for probably ten years. 

Title: Re: Ice cleats for LaX Ice king boots
Post by: CrappieGuy on Nov 23, 2004, 03:46 PM

Take the cheap way and put sheet metal screws in the bottom, very easy and works great.  I never wear my boots anywhere other than on the ice so it doesn't hurt anything.

Title: Re: Ice cleats for LaX Ice king boots
Post by: Sturge1 on Nov 23, 2004, 11:10 PM

I bought a pair of ice Kings size 14 and my Ice Grippers ( the sissor style ) worked after I opened them up a bit. I believe they are made out east sell for $22.00 retail.
 I had them on a pair of size 13 Ice Mans and they fit both.
Good Luck
Sturge