Creepers

[xjma]

I found the 'knockoffs' of the stabilicers, HT makes them, SCL-1, 2, and 3 (I would go larger rather than smaller).  They are very close to the stabilicers for half the price. 

http://www.icefish.com/catalog/inventory.php?fam=159

[tonyrad]

I bought a pair of Korkers wading sandals 35-37 years ago. They were pricey then and more so now. They have lasted 35-37 years, having bought replacement studs and the installation tool, busted straps have been repaired twice buy pop riveting  nylon webbing in place, I plan to cork-off before I wear them out. Two things you never want to do, buy inferior safety equipment, walk on slick black ice without the best cleats / studs / chains you can afford. You get what you pay for.

[jbird68]

YakTrax XTR's

I got these last year and they work great.

http://www.cabelas.com/product/Fishing/Ice-Fishing/Ice-Footwear%7C/pc/104793480/c/104735880/sc/110969280/Yaktrax8482-XTR-Series-Traction-Device/753605.uts?destination=%2Fcatalog%2Fbrowse%2Ffishing-ice-fishing-ice-footwear%2F_%2FN-1105958%2FNs-CATEGORY_SEQ_110969280%3FWTz_l%3DSBC%253BMMcat104793480%253Bcat104735880&WTz_l=SBC%3BMMcat104793480%3Bcat104735880%3Bcat110969280