Heavy Duty Traction Hiking Cleats, Durable Rubber Strap, Provides Traction In Ice & Snow, Black

Last year there was a period of around three straight months where I couldn't walk out of my door without stepping onto a sheet of solid ice. It got so bad that I had to make a pact with some friends that when one of us inevitably fell flat on our back in the middle of the street, instead of leaping back to our feet and pretending it hadn't happened, we had to lie on the floor, wave our arms about and shout "Help me! I'm spinning!" Determined not to be caught out this year I purchased this product on the recommendation of a friend, ready for all that Winter could throw at me. These grips are easy to fit to my shoes (unlike some awful elasticated spikey things that I used to own, which shot off my boot one evening and impaled themselves onto my kitchen door). As a bonus, these have a securing strap that goes across the top of the foot. Most importantly, the thing that impresses me most is their effect on the weather - since buying these I haven't seen one single trace of snow or ice. Last year I couldn't walk five paces without getting covered from head to foot with snow. Every morning I arrived at work looking like the abominable snow man. This year...nothing. I'm utterly convinced that my purchase of these Yaktrax has caused a radical shift in the weather patterns of the North West of England. Based on the evidence to hand, in October of 2014 I'm going to buy myself some wellington boots or perhaps a snorkel and some flippers in an attempt to make the Winter of 2014-2015 the driest since records began.

You wouldn’t think the coiled spring makeup of these would actually do the job. I didn’t! But I based the purchase off other reviews. I took these on a very icy accent of Helvellyn and they performed way better than I expected. Gripping faultlessly up Swirrel edge and down Striding edge, no breakages and no slips. They will be an integral part of my climbing now. Boots for dry conditions, these for icy and light snow, and full crampons for the heavier stuff. But anyone doubting or unsure of the performance of these grips, rest assured they do a fantastic job.

As someone who has had the misfortune of having a nasty injury as a result of slipping on ice I am naturally quite wary of walking outside in particularly bad weather (which is rather unfortunate, given the UK's tendency to attract inclement weather!). WIth the recent spate of ice and snow, I decided to investigate and see if there was a practical solution which would make walking in icy conditions safer, and after several weeks of testing, the Yaktrax 'Pro' has exceeded my expectations. How does it work? The Yaktrax 'Pro' device is 'strapped' onto the sole of your shoe, meaning that its coils touch the ground directly and create extra grip. It takes a bit of getting used to, realising you aren't walking directly on the ground, but once you are used to the slightly different experience, you really do begin to notice the benefits (that is, of course to say that you shouldn't wear the device when it isn't needed - otherwise you might find it to be somewhat counterproductive!). A big benefit to this product is that the device uses a steel 'coil' to create grip, rather than many competing products which use 'spikes' (or in some cases, something that isn't too dissimilar to a nail!) - not only is this much easier to handle as there is no sharps, it means the product can be stored more easily, so it can fit in a bag without damaging the contents. To further aid storage, the device itself folds in half. Of course, with all things good, there is always a downside, but so far in over a month of usage, I've only found a slight 'niggle'- as the product is made of a rather thick rubber type material it is somewhat 'stiff' and therefore it can take quite a bit of pressure to get it on your shoes! After time this does become a bit easier, but a little patience is required!

Really pleased with these, and used them the next day and several days afterwards due to living at the end of a long, snowy, icy lane! Feel very safe in them. In fact I reckon the delivery driver must have been wearing a pair as well, not only did he manage to drive partially down the lane, but he had to walk/slither the last 200m in the dark!! Definitely above and beyond!! Would definitely recommend these.

After the recent snow in December 2010 some streets in London and elsewhere in the South East were left coated in ice. Unless one has the appropriate alpine footwear to hand, walking on such surfaces carries a significant risk of injury as a result of a fall. There are many products available to put over normal boots, from quality crampons at over £45 a pair, to cheap rubber and plastic spikes. I have not tried them all, but having chosen the YakTrax Pro I believe that I have found a great value item which is easy to carry around as a precaution - with no sharp spikes to damage your bag - and which provides great traction on ice. The Pro version has a velcro strap and so does not need to be such a tight fit to be secure. It is therefore easy to put on and take off. This is important as these products are not really suitable for walking on in indoors. The steel spirals are held in place by rubber cords. There is nothing else securing them, and there is no doubt that these will be the first element to wear out. I have seen reports that after running 50 miles or more with these on they can break. However, for the less energetic they should last for many years of normal use here in the South East. In any event, it is no problem if they do eventually break - all one has to do is secure the spirals in place with some copper wire instead of the rubber. Over the last 20 years or so the South East has had exceptionally mild winters. I believe that we will now have a period of more normal winters with snow and ice every year. If so you will eventually need to buy this product or something similar, and so you may as well buy it now rather than when stocks are short and prices are hiked due to high demand.

Bought these in preparation for the Winter Spine Sprint South, after hearing good things I felt super prepared for all the snow and ice. Put them on about 4km into the race as I was about to climb Kinder Scout. Disappointed to say they didn’t even make it to the top before some of the plastic snap so they were just hanging on by the strap. Will be looking at alternatives for future winter events.

Bought these to replace my old set that have given years of good service. Fitting to the shoe is relatively easy and they stay in place even on the longest walk although the toe strap does give some extra security. It is amazing how much confidence they give when walking in snow and ice over the winter, giving a noticeable reduction in muscle discomfort from tensing up. Definitely worth the money.

Out of the packet they were fairly easy to put on if you did not try to fit them with your boots already on! Care had to be taken to try and get the "gripper springs" aligned in that you were not putting the exposed rubber sections on the tread. You need to make sure that the rubber is between the treads and not on them. Best check before use each time. I used the Yaks successfully on numerous occasions but when I changed my boots from North Face to Berghaus I was constantly trying to ensure that I was not walking on the rubber and ultimately two of the rubber sections snapped. To some extent their longevity depends upon luck of what boots you were wearing. This could readily be overcome by the manufacturer by just having longer sections of "spring" and avoid the rubber being stood upon. But in use they are effective in maintaining a good grip on ice and compacted snow. You even have a little "bounce" in walking upon pavements whilst clearing snow. Even coming briefly inside whilst wearing them I presume you will not damage your flooring but be aware that if the springs unravel a little and the sharp ends will scratch your wooden floor. I've only had the Yaktracs since December and hoped for them to last longer than they have.

Eerst kreeg ik het verkeerde artikel. Dat werd hersteld. Ze passen, al is het moeilijk. Voor mij zo goed als onmogelijk om ze aan te doen omdat ze gewoon erg strak om de schoen moeten. Nouja, voor uiterste noodgevallen misschien.

Great product. Don’t walk on tiles, polished boards/concrete with them on.

De första femton dagarna jag använde dem skulle jag ha gett ett högt betyg. Sedan gick en länk av - se foto. Jag fortsätter att använda dem men vet inte hur länge det dröjer innan nästa brister. Kan man reklamera?

Just received my Yaktrax Pro (US Men's 11, Large) and did a quick indoor test—very impressed. Compared to the Yaktrax Run, the Pro feels more heavy-duty and easier to put on while sitting. It wraps securely around my wide boots and disappears into my stride—hardly noticeable while walking on carpet. While the Run model seems to have slightly more grip, the Pro offers serious durability and comfort. The rubber is thick and robust, and the strap adds extra security. Note: the Pro model doesn’t have right/left foot markings, but the fit is symmetrical and intuitive. Based on my experience, when the seller is Amazon, it’s 100% guaranteed original. Mine came in the official box with an instruction card—everything felt premium and authentic. Haven’t tested on snow yet, but so far, it’s a solid investment in winter safety. Looking forward to seeing how it performs outdoors! Really bang for the the buck

These are my favourite traction aids. They are relatively easy to put on (once you get the left and right sorted out) and the velcro straps keep them in place. I have worn these running, walking, snow shovelling and spreading de-icer on the driveway. I've recommended these to first responders, friends, seniors, colleagues and anyone who notices them. They do eventually wear out (the rubber weakens and cracks) and the coils rust (salt and other de-icer chemicals on roads and sidewalks. However, 2 - 3 winters of nearly daily use for chores and dog walking can be expected. Thats a few cents for each day of use.