The purpose of Crampons is to gain purchase on slick ice when Mountaineering or ice climbing. Since ice has little to no friction the crampons spikes allow you walk or climb with out slipping or falling.
mountain climbing, particularly in icy areas
Use crampons. The snow is too hard for snowshoes.
cleats (metal or plastic parts you have under the sole of sport shoes) are called 'des crampons' in French. Hence shoes designed for soccer or rugby are sometimes called 'des chaussures à crampons"
Crampons (traction devices used for ice climbing) is a noun.
Crampons are devices which are put on shoes to help the wearer achieve better mobility in the snow or other harsh climates. Shoe crampons are commonly made from alloys or metals. The most common metal used for crampons is steel.
The cast of Cannibals and Crampons - 2002 includes: Mark Anstice as himself
A person would use a Medicus 5 iron in the sport of golf.
Crampons.
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Baseball, football, and any other sport.
golf
If you are referring to ice-walking equipment then they are "crampons". Otherwise there are no metal spikes on hiking boots.