There are also B1s, which don’t have a heel welt but will still fit some types of crampon. At the other end of the scale are ...

if there’s snow and ice on the ground you’ll need – and here comes the oft-repeated but solid advice – winter walking boots, crampons, an ice axe, and the skills to use them. These gear ...

Lets start with the ice axe. Many of the older instruction books will tell ... in mind then get the shop to tell me what crampon will be the best fit for that boot - some crampons suit some boot ...

A C1 winter walking crampon. Crampons are a set of metal spikes that can be fitted to boots, giving greater security when walking over snow and ice. Walking boots need to be ‘crampon-compatible’ to be ...