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product_id: 1222501
title: "GSC-L Shoe Chains (Large)"
brand: "glacier chains"
price: "$11.70"
currency: USD
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reviews_count: 8
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# Men's size 9-10; Women's size 10+ Easy-On and Easy-Off design Durable elastic rubber GSC-L Shoe Chains (Large)

**Brand:** glacier chains
**Price:** $11.70
**Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock

## Summary

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## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** GSC-L Shoe Chains (Large) by glacier chains
- **How much does it cost?** $11.70 with free shipping
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## Best For

- glacier chains enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted glacier chains brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Quick Transition:** Effortlessly slip them on and off, making your outdoor experience seamless.
- • **Conquer Any Terrain:** Designed for ultimate grip and stability, perfect for outdoor adventures.
- • **Snug Fit Technology:** Durable elastic rubber ensures a secure fit, no matter the conditions.
- • **Versatile Use Cases:** Ideal for fishing, camping, and snow operations—your go-to for any outdoor activity.
- • **Comfort Meets Functionality:** Engineered for extended wear without compromising comfort.

## Overview

The Glacier Chains GSC-L Shoe Chains are designed for men’s sizes 9-10 and women’s sizes 10 and up, featuring an easy-on, easy-off design that ensures comfort during extended use. Made from durable elastic rubber, these chains provide a snug fit, making them perfect for a variety of outdoor activities such as fishing, camping, and snow operations.

## Description

Get a grip on ice and snow this winter. No more slipping and sliding with Glacier Grips. Men's size 9-10. Women's size 10 and up. For boots and larger footwear use one size larger than actual shoe size.

Review: Great if you need aggressive traction on ice/hard snow - Excellent traction aids. I have used on hardpack and ice - holding up great. However, there are few things to beware of (but not really flaws in the product, mind you.) First, about sizing. I wear an 11.5 - 12 shoe. The XL says they fit shoe size 11-13. They do. I tried them on several hiking shoes, tennis shoes, and dress shoes - all NO PROBLEM. Boots, however are bigger. I didn't think about it when I bought them and maybe you haven't either... BUT, they were no problem to get on and off my large, heavy Vasque boots which are size 11.5. I have a pair of big insulated hunting boots, however, that I would not want to try to put these onto, especially with gloves on. Second, these things are like mini-crampons on the bottom (okay, not really for you hardcore guys. I have "real" crampons too ... but go with me here...). You should NOT walk on rocks or hard surfaces with crampons. DON'T do that with these. First, you might actually slip - I did a little, once, when I unknowingly stepped on a large, flat rock just under the snow on a steep slope. Second hard surfaces might screw up/bend/break a tip. The cleats themselves are pretty gnarly, so I'd be more worried about slipping than breaking a tip, but, for the third point, there is a longer link section that attaches the tough-looking metal cleat piece to the chain. That piece looks like it might be the proverbial "weak link" if they have one (mine came with a little baggie with extras ... making me think I'm right in that assertion). If you walk on hard surfaces, like cement, rocks, etc, that piece will likely take the brunt of the force and could break if twisted or torqued hard. The construction seems VERY adequate to handle walking on snow and ice and probably mud, if there are not rocks in it and you don't get that link twisted when putting them on. I don't want to abrade the links too much with all the grime, so I take them off when the ice/snow stops and my heavy lugged boots will suffice. Third, when you put them on, you need to be careful you don't get that connector link mentioned above twisted. That will put a LOT of torque on it, and I image would cause it to snap. If you are careful to make sure they are on straight, it should be plenty durable... provided you don't stomp around on rocks or concrete like I mentioned earlier. My last trip out with them, I took them on and off a dozen times as trail conditions changed over the day, hanging them on a 'biner I clipped to a loop on my pack's hip belt for easy access. They are not hard to take on and off (again, over size 11.5 serious backpacking boots and with a pack on) - you just have to take a second to look and make sure each is not twisted when putting it on, and take a second when you are done to make sure there are no kinks. Fourth, they smell stinky. Yeah? HECK YEAH!!! AND, I'm gonna add to that - the rubber is UGLY too! wa-HOO!! These things fill the void between my full-on Petzl crampons and my coil traction aids, and they do it AWESOMELY (is that a word??). My spouse thinks I'm part mountain goat in good weather, and guys let me get places I could not otherwise go in winter now too, up and down icy terrain and trails - no problem. My experience is, the seriously hardcore places to get to ... no one cares if your microspikes smell ... likely YOU smell too. HA! All you folks who want pretty smelling outdoor gear that makes you look fashionably bee-oootiful, go buy some overpriced mass-market N___face crap, brush with your ultra-whitening toothpaste ... better yet, just look at nature from the tinted windows of your luxury SUV, keeping your yoga-toned tushi in those lovely heated seats. Or watch discovery channel. These things are serious traction for ice and snow. If you just want traction for walking across the parkinglot or on slick sidewalks, these may be overkill (and might get you hurt - see point 1 about slipping on hard surfaces). If that's you, I'd suggest you'd be better with **COIL** traction aids, or maybe nano spikes. I would even probably go with my coils for shovelling my drive, again, because theses guys are very aggressive and once I shovel, I would worry they'd chew up asphalt, or I would eventually slip (again, crampons not for walking on hard non-ice surfaces!!) or tear them up. If you want serious traction and value hardcore function over being easy on the eyes or nose, based on my experience, I would strongly recommend these. I love mine!! Yeah, I know the rubber on the K---- brand is better looking, and the chains on those are shinier. But for the price of one pair of those, I could buy 3 pair of these and have some money left over. So far, these appear to be on track to hold up a really long time.
Review: Work well, but not very comfortable - Purchased these to wear over insulated boots when walking on our snow and ice-packed streets. They are made well and do not accidentally slip off while in use. They provide good traction and confidence against slipping and falling. I have only one major issue with them: when walking on hard ice (and occassionally bare pavement between ice patches) the front four cleats under each foot can be felt up through the boot (much like stepping on small rocks) making extended use uncomfortable. The front cleat plates are probably too small (two of them are dime-sized areas, and two nickle-sized) and each plate is free to move up and down independently, causing the sensation of stepping on small rocks. If the front four cleats were all part of a single plate, I would give these a 5-star rating.

## Features

- Men's size 9-10; Women's size 10 & up
- Easy-On and Easy -Off design
- Comfortable for extended use
- Durable elastic rubber keeps them snug and fitting
- Great for fishing, camping, parking lot attendants, snow operators, and much much more

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B004HXIR74 |
| Brand | Glacier Chains |
| Brand Name | Glacier Chains |
| Customer Reviews | 4.2 out of 5 stars 228 Reviews |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00804116047252 |
| Manufacturer | Glacier Chains |
| Manufacturer Part Number | GSC-L |
| Material | Rubber |
| Material Type | Rubber |
| Model Number | GSC-L |
| Size | Large |
| Sport | Fishing |
| Sport Type | Fishing |
| UPC | 804116047252 |

## Images

![GSC-L Shoe Chains (Large) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81hvELt2WFL.jpg)
![GSC-L Shoe Chains (Large) - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81shTOA6gOL.jpg)
![GSC-L Shoe Chains (Large) - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81BrjD4SzqL.jpg)
![GSC-L Shoe Chains (Large) - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81QLJJpRv3L.jpg)

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great if you need aggressive traction on ice/hard snow
*by S***L on February 5, 2015*

Excellent traction aids. I have used on hardpack and ice - holding up great. However, there are few things to beware of (but not really flaws in the product, mind you.) First, about sizing. I wear an 11.5 - 12 shoe. The XL says they fit shoe size 11-13. They do. I tried them on several hiking shoes, tennis shoes, and dress shoes - all NO PROBLEM. Boots, however are bigger. I didn't think about it when I bought them and maybe you haven't either... BUT, they were no problem to get on and off my large, heavy Vasque boots which are size 11.5. I have a pair of big insulated hunting boots, however, that I would not want to try to put these onto, especially with gloves on. Second, these things are like mini-crampons on the bottom (okay, not really for you hardcore guys. I have "real" crampons too ... but go with me here...). You should NOT walk on rocks or hard surfaces with crampons. DON'T do that with these. First, you might actually slip - I did a little, once, when I unknowingly stepped on a large, flat rock just under the snow on a steep slope. Second hard surfaces might screw up/bend/break a tip. The cleats themselves are pretty gnarly, so I'd be more worried about slipping than breaking a tip, but, for the third point, there is a longer link section that attaches the tough-looking metal cleat piece to the chain. That piece looks like it might be the proverbial "weak link" if they have one (mine came with a little baggie with extras ... making me think I'm right in that assertion). If you walk on hard surfaces, like cement, rocks, etc, that piece will likely take the brunt of the force and could break if twisted or torqued hard. The construction seems VERY adequate to handle walking on snow and ice and probably mud, if there are not rocks in it and you don't get that link twisted when putting them on. I don't want to abrade the links too much with all the grime, so I take them off when the ice/snow stops and my heavy lugged boots will suffice. Third, when you put them on, you need to be careful you don't get that connector link mentioned above twisted. That will put a LOT of torque on it, and I image would cause it to snap. If you are careful to make sure they are on straight, it should be plenty durable... provided you don't stomp around on rocks or concrete like I mentioned earlier. My last trip out with them, I took them on and off a dozen times as trail conditions changed over the day, hanging them on a 'biner I clipped to a loop on my pack's hip belt for easy access. They are not hard to take on and off (again, over size 11.5 serious backpacking boots and with a pack on) - you just have to take a second to look and make sure each is not twisted when putting it on, and take a second when you are done to make sure there are no kinks. Fourth, they smell stinky. Yeah? HECK YEAH!!! AND, I'm gonna add to that - the rubber is UGLY too! wa-HOO!! These things fill the void between my full-on Petzl crampons and my coil traction aids, and they do it AWESOMELY (is that a word??). My spouse thinks I'm part mountain goat in good weather, and guys let me get places I could not otherwise go in winter now too, up and down icy terrain and trails - no problem. My experience is, the seriously hardcore places to get to ... no one cares if your microspikes smell ... likely YOU smell too. HA! All you folks who want pretty smelling outdoor gear that makes you look fashionably bee-oootiful, go buy some overpriced mass-market N___face crap, brush with your ultra-whitening toothpaste ... better yet, just look at nature from the tinted windows of your luxury SUV, keeping your yoga-toned tushi in those lovely heated seats. Or watch discovery channel. These things are serious traction for ice and snow. If you just want traction for walking across the parkinglot or on slick sidewalks, these may be overkill (and might get you hurt - see point 1 about slipping on hard surfaces). If that's you, I'd suggest you'd be better with **COIL** traction aids, or maybe nano spikes. I would even probably go with my coils for shovelling my drive, again, because theses guys are very aggressive and once I shovel, I would worry they'd chew up asphalt, or I would eventually slip (again, crampons not for walking on hard non-ice surfaces!!) or tear them up. If you want serious traction and value hardcore function over being easy on the eyes or nose, based on my experience, I would strongly recommend these. I love mine!! Yeah, I know the rubber on the K---- brand is better looking, and the chains on those are shinier. But for the price of one pair of those, I could buy 3 pair of these and have some money left over. So far, these appear to be on track to hold up a really long time.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Work well, but not very comfortable
*by D***S on April 2, 2014*

Purchased these to wear over insulated boots when walking on our snow and ice-packed streets. They are made well and do not accidentally slip off while in use. They provide good traction and confidence against slipping and falling. I have only one major issue with them: when walking on hard ice (and occassionally bare pavement between ice patches) the front four cleats under each foot can be felt up through the boot (much like stepping on small rocks) making extended use uncomfortable. The front cleat plates are probably too small (two of them are dime-sized areas, and two nickle-sized) and each plate is free to move up and down independently, causing the sensation of stepping on small rocks. If the front four cleats were all part of a single plate, I would give these a 5-star rating.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ the best product I bought this year!
*by J***I on December 27, 2013*

i can not express how excellent these are. i just came back from a trip to Tahoe with my wife. i got us both these chains. here is the lowdown, but just watch my video clip and you will be sold. i zoom and slow the clip at an ice covered stair with high degree angle. i am wearing Tingley rubber overshoes (crazy slippery boots) and the chains over those in the clip. we spent at least 5 hours in these this week with no slips. people were asking where they could get them while slipping and sliding and sitting on their butts to go down the places we walked on. no need for hiking poles either. my wife is terrified of falling and she charged all over with these once she realized how well they gripped. my wife wore them over boots and i put them on over Tingley work boot overshoes (also on amazon) which i wore over walking shoes. pros -they fit. my wife wears a 5 shoe/boot and the small fits. i wear a 13 and the XL fit. if you have a big or thick boot it may be tight but that makes it more stable. -they work. they worked on ice, snow, slush, gravel and even concrete (but i don't recommend doing that for long. the blades are meant to go into something softer than concrete). we went up an icy staircase of at least 30 degrees. -fair price -they come with spare chain parts -they are easy to care for (rinse or just leave them be) cons -none Note - a chain did come unlinked, but did not break. all i had to do was reconnect it. i must have bought 100 items form Amazon this year; this was the best purchase. BTW, the TPR loop is meant to be very snug. if they were easy to slip on they would slip off too easily.

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