“Butterfingers”, they called us. “Slippery Sam.” “Ol’ Johnny Drop-a-Lot.” Fine, we said. Names can’t hurt us. How can you not love a pitch that starts like that, especially when it’s from the folks at ...

It’s getting into the cold and snowy season for much of the world, and that means it can be slippy when you go walking outside. If you need more traction, but your shoes don’t have spikes, fear not.

Crampons can fit over any pair of shoes and provide valuable traction while you walk on snow, ice, and other slippery surfaces. Here’s how to make a set with some zip ties and a few hardware nuts.