In reply to gethin_allen:
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> But they do work for most people!
Kind of my point I guess. Especially if you take Women (generally daintier in the foot department) into account as well.
Now if Grivel et al. opted to offer you the bar length of your choice when you purchased crampons, that would be ideal. Surely wouldn't cost them any more either? They could carry on manufacturing as they do now, I somehow doubt they are making millions by selling extra length bars.