Yaktrax Pro Traction Cleats

I bought these after reviewing various alternatives, for a 4 day trip to St Petersburg in February. They just work (to steal another brand's catch phrase). The straps made sure they never came off unintentionally, the fact they do not have studs but metal coils meant I lost no studs, and was able to walk on ice, snow and cleared tarmac with no problem. The only tricky bit was the metro with the shiny floors in St Petersburg but they were so easy to take off, and not too hard to put back on that this was not a major problem. My husband wore them over his trainers to go running in the snow and ice and raved about them too. I even once wore them over a pair of heeled boots and although not as steady, they still helped hugely. Can not recommend them highly enough

I purchased a pair of these without the strap for a ski holiday. The product is excellent, but one popped off my boots when I was walking in deep snow and I had to retrace my steps to find it. Hence my purchase of the pro with the top strap. I feel safe and sturdy walking in any snow or ice and have ensured that friends and family all have these for getting around in bad weather!

I've had three pairs of these Yakktrax and have used other brands of non-slip gripper devices. The Yakktrax give excellent stability, even when running on sheet ice. The coiled springs offer lots of surface area in contact with the snow/ice. This makes for stability in both pitch and yaw. They can be quite tricky to put on as they must be tight to be effective, so take care getting the correct size. I prefer them to the "hardened-point" designs but durability is a problem. The hard spring steel eventually cuts through the rubber strings which hold the springs to the boot or shoe. It's a choice between utility and a sense of safety, or durability.

We used these on a trip to Norway in November - mostly town / city sightseeing with a husky sled trip. The grips were invaluable on icy & snow covered pavements. A bit tricky to put on with cold fingers but once I had the knack it was OK. I would recommend this sort over cheaper ones worn by & complained about by fellow travellers.

This item has been disappointing as one of the links snapped on the first wear, which was quite dangerous. These were recommended to me by an experienced hiker, so unsure if it’s just a random defect, but can’t seem to return the item now. No option to return is the issue.

Don’t wear on your mums new carpet

I bought these in anticipation of the snow arriving and sure enough the British weather didn't disappoint. And neither did the Yaktrax. They're quite easy to fit although you do need sufficient hand strength to stretch the rubber over your shoe/boot/welly. I wore them to work over smart shoes and they gave great peace of mind that I could stride out on the snow and ice. I was so impressed that I bough 2 extra pairs one for my wife and one for my daughter. My daughter confessed that initially she thought they were one of "those presents your parents buy" but when she actually tried them out in earnest (an early shift at the local hospital and a walk in freezing conditions) she's now a convert.

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I find the Yak Trax product to be the best of all that are available. Easy to install, light and very durable. What with the salt used on the sidewalks today the rubber will eventually breakdown but mine lasted five years before this happened. Although I bought another pair I was able to repair the old ones with some bicycle tire tubing and Shoo Goo. A bit more expensive than some but what are your bones worth?

Per uso leggero sono per me, che ho problemi neuropatici, una manna. E, molto importante, non disturbano nella guida. Attenzione sulle piastrelle a non scivolare.

Trouble free transaction. Grips look OK and have good reviews but we wont get to try out for a month or two.

My first winter in a state where snow exists, I tried to walk around with running shoes, and about faceplanted four or five times. After that, I did some research and Yaktrax constantly came up as a solution. After an entire winter of walking to work and being oblivious to traction requirements (along with one instance of winter hiking), I would heartily recommend these. Unless you're stepping on sheer ice, you can walk anywhere with near impunity. They slip a little when your toe comes off the ground and you move forward to transfer weight to your other foot, but it's immaterial because that foot isn't supporting weight at that point. They are fantastic for walking in snow/ice. I would caution against using them for jogging/running, for the very reason above. They have no serious tip of the toe traction, so they will often slip on that motion. Not a problem when walking (other foot has got you covered) but when running you spend some time in the air not supported by either foot, and a slip there can cause a drastic loss of balance. Yaktrax does make running specific ones, but I cannot vouch for their efficacy. If you use them regularly, these will last slightly less than a season. The metal coils wear down surprisingly quickly, but this is somewhat true of any product that you put your full weight on all the time. By the end of winter I was crimping and bending the busted coils with pliers to make them last until spring/summer. If you live in a perpetually snowbound area, they may not even make it through half of winter... so get two pairs. The irony of Yaktrax is that while they increase your traction on many surfaces (concrete, snow, ice, etc.) they drastically reduce it on several indoor surfaces. On tile I have had to brace myself on one or two walls to prevent crashing to the ground. Works well enough on carpet, but after wear hits the coils, they will snag and stick in the carpet, making it even worse to walk on. Bring another pair of shoes to use for indoor use, or be prepared to take the Yaktrax off and on repeatedly. They are not easy to quickly remove or add to shoes (unless you are more nimble than me and that is a very low bar). The short version is: Do you live in a place where winter occurs in short intervals? These will work well. Do you live in a place where Winter is a constant fact of life? You probably already have a solution. Either way, if you can afford the expense (and they're not that pricey), you can stroll around during Winter with impunity.

At first I was concerned because people have mentioned these types of devices have a tendancy to roll to the side making them less effective. The addition of the strap to go over the shoe appears to address this issue. The few kilometres I've walked in them while walking my dog work wonderfully. The coils instead of spikes makes me feel more comfortable knowing if I accidentally clip a paw by stepping on it it will not cause additional trama. The sound is a little crunchier than I expected, however they are doing a great job preventing me from slipping on uneven icy surfaces on our sidewalks and streets.