metal spikes attached to climbers' boots to help them grip ice or rock
attachments to boots to allow safe travel over hard snow or ice usually have 12 metal points
Crampons are a framework of spikes that are attached to boots to provide traction on snow and ice. (courtesy of wikipedia.org)
A set of metal spikes that clips onto mountaineering boots and is used for ice climbing or glacier walking. “Crampon” is also used as a verb.
spiked metal devices that attach firmly to climbing boots to provide reliable footing on ice and firm snow slopes
Sharp metal cleats attached to the bottom of boots which aid in climbing ice or hard snow.
Spiked metal devices which attach to climbing boots to provide purchase on ice and firm snow slopes.
Equipment with metal spikes that attaches to boots and eases movement ice or hard snow
Steel frames with projecting spikes that are attached to the sole of the boots to prevent slipping on steep ice or snow.
A set of metal spikes which are strapped to the boots to provide secure footing on steep ice or consolidated snow.
Crampons are outdoor footwear that are made from spikes and are worn on boots to provide traction on snow and ice. General purpose crampons designed for most mountaineering and glacier travel are not well suited for vertical ice climbing. For ice climbing, specialized crampons that provide better support for front pointing are advised.