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Icegripper Spider £30

Lightweight and packable, the Spiders have 13 carbon steel spikes that bite into ice. Not ideal on steep ground due to their midfoot fit, or solid surfaces due to their elevated profile, but the Spiders do provide great traction on frozen ground and hard snow. Weight 130g (pair)

Sizes One size

Yaktrax Diamond Grip £45

Best on boots and burlier footwear, these stop snow build-up and are great for everything from hard ice to soft snow. The beads have hundreds of biting edges and are durable enough to handle rock or tarmac.

Weight 370g (pair, size M) Sizes S, M, L, XL

Nortec Nordic Micro Crampons £60

The stainless-steel Nordics are light, simple to put on, and will fit trekking boots or running shoes. For winter conditions they provide great traction on snow, ice and even mud. Weight 320g (pair, size L) Sizes M, L, XL

Climbing Technology Nevis Flex £80

A classic crampon for walkers and novice mountaineers, the 10-spiked Nevis Flex has strap attachments to fit most boots, features a flex bar for more comfortable walking, and comes with anti-balling plates. Perfect for trekking in snow or ice away from steep slopes. Rating C1

Weight 814g (pair)

Grivel Air Tech New-matic £127

The Airtechs are designed for routes with a mix of rock and ice. They feature 12 aggressively positioned spikes (8 on the front and 4 on the rear), anti-balling plates, and a heel clip for B2 boots. This combination makes them ideal for steeper mountaineering and light climbing. Rating C2 Weight 880g

(pair)