Avoid repeatedly removing and installing your Sole Spike™ into the same hole as this will cause that sole material in the hole to weaken and be less supportive.If you like the position, simply offset your Sole Spike™ by a small distance and then install If your shoe shipped with a spike/screw preinstalled, or has a screw receptacle in the sole, DO NOT use that preexisting hole.Over-turning will cause your sole material to be less firm around your spike and may lead to fall out. As mentioned above, do not over rotate your Sole Spike™ once snug.From time to time, you may have one or two fall out, just like any other traction screw. Sole Spikes™ are a great traction mechanism for most outdoor situations and will wear well for a long time. Sole Spike Installation Demo from Goat Head Gear on Vimeo. Apply enough pressure to drive the point into shoe lug and turn until completely inserted. If you're in the field or don't have a power driver, install Sole Spikes™ by hand with the Goat Head Sole Driver or any 1/4 inch socket tool. We recommend, once your spike is snug, give a little extra 1/8 to 1/4 turn to allow the underside ridges to grab your sole. DO NOT OVER TURN as this will strip out your sole material making it hard for the Sole Spike™ to stay in place. Simply chose a pattern you would like to try and drive them to the point where the flange snugs up against the sole of your shoe. For your convenience, a magnetized hex socket is included in every cup. The easiest way to install your Sole Spikes™ is with a power drill or driver and a 1/4 inch hex socket. A standard 1/4 hex socket is all you need
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