VERIGA Ice Track shoe chains (41 to 44, UK 7 to 10) L
£29.95
Code:VRIT-L
These are very well designed and robust shoe chains, sold in pairs.
The black hardened steel ice-spikes make all the difference when walking on iced-over pavements. The stretchy bit is silicone, not rubber, a very important feature as it's the rubber in shoe chains that tends to perish long before the chain wears out.
There are even better prices if you buy two sets or more of any VERIGA shoe chains, any size or colour - see details below.
We've sold shoe chains for many years but it was only in January 2010 that we really had an opportunity to test them out and learn which ones work well and which are not so good. These VERIGA Ice Track are in a different league to any others. Three main reasons:
- The mix of chain and ice-spikes provides excellent grip on both snow (chain) and hard ice (the hardened steel ice-spikes). It has to be said that we had poor results when testing chain-only shoe chains on hard ice pavements.
- VERIGA shoe chains are built on a frame of silicone - very strong, very stretchy, very resilient. Most shoe chains use rubber which is not so good because it perishes fast, especially if put away damp.
- The chain and links are much heavier duty than the other chains we sell / have sold.
Ice Tracks are sold in pairs, and come in a reinforced fabric pouch. The silicone colour used for the Large size is usually blue, but it does vary.
VERIGA is best known for making tyre-protection chains for the forestry sector, and snow chains for tractors and trucks. They made car snow chains for most of Europe's premier manufacturers before these companies took the bulk of their business to China. VERIGA is a very highly respected name in the snow chains market. We've visited them in Slovenia - they're not far from Sedbergh's twin town, Zreče.
The use of VERIGA shoe chains is no substitute for common sense - walking on icy paths and pavements is hazardous. You need to do your own experimentation to discover their limitations on different surfaces. You'll see that VERIGA's instructions tell you not to use these chains on leather soles, when driving, or when walking on slopes which are more than 20%. (It is noteworthy that huge numbers are sold for summer use in vineyards, the length and breadth of Europe.) In any event neither VERIGA nor John Jordan Limited (that's us) will assume any liability for injury to or costs incurred by the wearers of VERIGA shoe chains sold by us, or for consequent damage to property or third parties - this is a condition of sale.
All the VERIGA shoe chains are in a "multi-buy" programme which gives you substantial discounts if you buy two pairs or more - you can mix Ice Track (all sizes) and City Track (all sizes and colours). Change the quantities in your shopping basket (and press "Recalculate") to see what happens! Ice Tracks are priced as low as £25.00.
Delivery charges and arrangements:
We charge a contribution towards delivery costs, depending on what you order, where you live, and how quickly you want the goods.
These are our standard charges; there are usually surcharges for all offshore destinations and some remote postcodes - for details please see our delivery information page.
| Small items & Spare parts | ||
|---|---|---|
| Express delivery | £ 6.95 | 1 to 2 working days |
| Standard delivery | £ 4.95 | 3 to 4 working days |
Delivery times
Delivery times are calculated in working days (Monday to Friday, excluding Bank holidays).
Cut-off times for Express Delivery orders
Express Delivery orders placed before 4pm will usually be despatched on the date of order. Express Delivery orders placed after 4pm will be despatched the next working day.
How we deliver
We aim to be as flexible as possible when delivering your order. Most orders are delivered using couriers. Goods can usually be left without a signature; you'll be asked for "Special Delivery Instructions" at the checkout. We always need the cardholder's address, but you can specify an alternative delivery address (e.g. work address).
Smaller orders are despatched using Royal Mail or DX2Home and may need to be signed for; if you are out you'll be left a card outlining options which may include arranging a re-delivery or collecting your parcel from a post office for Royal Mail deliveries.
Important information
Delivery is subject to stock availability.
99 point something percent of orders are delivered to plan but occasionally deliveries are affected by factors that are beyond our control - traffic jams, bad weather etc. - and there is therefore by definition no such thing as a "guaranteed" delivery, whether from us or from anyone else.