In reply to Gazlynn:
> Sorry to hijack your post here but I was thinking of getting some of these Katoola type crampons that slip over your boots with chains and mini spikes purely to use on the paths in and out of winter climbs.
> Walking out of The Cobbler and Beinn Udlaidh the other week was deadly and i know from previous visits that the walk down from SCNL is mental too.
> Are these type of crampons any good for walking down frozen paths?
Yes, I've used Kahtoola microspikes on frozen paths with great confidence. The main issue is with them slipping on the boot - it's not usually a problem, but becomes increasingly noticeable with steeper ground. I suspect it varies a bit according to the relative sizes of the spike rubber and your boots.