I chose the Lee Valley Spike after speaking with a sales rep on the phone. My husband and I both have a pair of walking sticks. I am pleased with how well it holds up to mountain hikes but would suggest including a tiny wrench (for tightening through the hole or changing out tip). If my husband with not already have one of those little L shaped wrenches, I probably would have lost a tip by now.

The Lee Valley spike is high quality and the brass components are first rate. The rubber tip could stand some improvement wears quickly. A solid rubber bumper with a stud built in would be better. The spike works well and doesn't pick up debris. the spike design is perfect.

The lee valley spike is a very high quality product. It hasn't slipped yet and grips everything from slick granite to mud and sand (obviously). The spike has a hole through it which can be used to put a small screwdriver through it to strongly tighten it. I definitely recommend this product to anyone.