Buckingham Climbing Spikes: Steel Spurs

Buying guide

Steel spurs for daily work

Steel shanks add weight compared with aluminum but resist wear and often cost less, which suits crews that buy spurs for several climbers. Pick a pad style that spreads load comfortably on your calf, fit the shank length to your leg, and keep gaffs sharp with the correct profile. Use spurs only for removals, with a flipline and proper training, and inspect before every climb.

Pad and strap options

Buckingham steel climbers come with different pad setups. Big Buck pads are wide and supportive for long days. T-pads are a simpler, lighter option. Lower strap configurations change how the spur holds to your boot and ankle. Choose the setup that feels secure without pinching, and replace pads and straps when they wear. Keep gaffs sharp and retire any spur with a cracked shank or damaged stirrup.

Steel spurs are also a good backup set for the truck, so a broken strap or worn gaff on your main climbers does not stop a removal halfway through.