Pro Traction Cleats - 360-Degree Grip on Snow, Ice, & Multi-Terrain Surfaces - Elastic Outer Band w/Easy-On/Off Heel Tab & 1.4mm Stainless Steel Coils - Abrasion Resistant - Unisex

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.

Great for ice/snow but be aware they have a short lifespan. I usually use microspikes but was living in Denver for a couple of months last winter, so bought Yaktrax. A little over a year later (maybe only 150-200 miles) a couple of the rubber straps broke and the metal coils on the bottom started getting dangerous (could hurt me or my pups). So, I tossed them and bought a new pair. I only expect them to last one year (Midwestern forests this winter).

These pro traction spikes are great. They fit nicely over my boots, they haven't slipped off or broken, and they make walking on this awful ice so much easier. I am sorry that I didn't order them sooner. Not sure how long they will last, but for the time being, they are wonderful at this low price. They stretched very well over several styles of shoes and boots, and the tightening strap on top helps to keep them in place. Love them for this arctic winter weather, highly recommend them.

I bought the xl size for big insulated boots. They fit perfectly. Pros: Great traction Never came off my boots Easy to put on and take off Cons: The rubber is thin where it connects through the spring. It is where you walk and will wear out very quickly.

These things are great. First sign of ice and I pop these suckers on. I’m 56 and I’m starting to get leary about falling (not like a 20yr old and ending up on YouTube lol). I bought a pair for my husband and my 86yr old father (I’ll be damned if I’m going to the ER) and he can actually put them on (I just have to get him to remember to do it). Great traction; definitely recommend! Oh but don’t wear them inside like when you’re shopping because they’re slippery. Funny ironic, not funny haha). lol

This will be my third pair of Yactrax that I’ve owned in 12 years. They have definitely saved me more than a few times. I have never slipped while walking on Ice. Very easy to use, nothing needs to be done, just walk and the metal cleats does everything else. A few times while walking across my driveway without the Yaktrax, I fell backwards hitting my head on ice. Not with these. The elastic stretches a lot so one pair will fit many sizes. Walking on ice is much more safe. Be cautious if walking on slate or other type of hard material because you can slide. Very good traction on snow with ice.

I so need these. This has been an icy, snowy winter and we have a dog so gotta get out there. What a difference they make. I’m so much less likely to take a spill on ice in them and they give me a ton of traction. I appreciate the over-the-toe strap which makes them secure on my boots. I’m a men’s 10.5 and wear the large. So worth the investment! They are not great if you try to walk in them in the house. I did and it went badly!

I have worn these at least 15 times in last 2 months. On hiking trails through woods with exposed wet roots & inclines as well as on ice, hidden beneath snow. I have not slipped once. That said, I agree with other reviewers that the rubber seems a bit flimsy and I am wondering how long until it snaps - this is why I gave 4 stars vs 5. Based on the pair I bought the instructions advised me to purchase a SMALL (Women's size 8/8.5), but I have since noticed they have updated the sizing to a MEDIUM. And... after purchasing them and struggling a bit to get them on & off my boots, I wondered if a Medium would have been better. Plus, with a larger size - the rubber that runs across the bottom and along the edges of the boot would not be pulled so tightly - it is this overly tight pull on the rubber, that has me thinking this is why the rubber breaks. I paid about $24, so if they break, it's not a huge loss and I am grateful that the Traxs have reduced my risk of slipping/falling. I live in the northeast and we just got hit with huge amounts of snow and ice - I keep these in my car at all times.

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.

Comodissimi perché non pesano niente dentro lo zaino e puoi portarli sempre con te. Se indossati sopra uno scarponcino/pedula si usa il valore più basso del range di misura, per una scarpa calza bene anche sul valore più alto del range. Li ho messi a mia figlia di 9 anni che su sentiero con neve e ghiaccio ha camminato bene. Nelle parti con ghiaccio in lastra compatta riusciva a camminare facendo un più attenzione rispetto a me che indossavo i ramponcini classici della camp. Per mia figlia sicuramente li preferisco ai ramponcini perché pesano molto molto meno nello zaino e perché non avendo punte sono più sicuri per ľ utilizzo da parte di un bambino. Anch'io li ho utilizzati con delle scarpe e li ho trovati comodi per camminare in quelle situazioni in cui i ramponcini sarebbero eccessivi (passeggiata ad inizio stagione quando il ghiaccio se c'è é poco spesso). Li utilizziamo anche per scendere con la slitta per frenare meglio su piste con tratti di fondo ghiacciato, in questo caso i ramponcini servirebbero solo a rompersi un ginocchio mentre questi yaktrax sono perfetti per aumentare ľ azione di frenata senza farsi male. Li ho comprati usati come nuovi per 15 euro, penso che il prezzo di 25 sia il prezzo giusto ma anche accettabile intorno ai 30-35 euro per chi va spesso in montagna a camminare o slittare. Sicuramente ne comprerò un altro paio anche per me.

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?

Very nice & very fast delivery. This was my original review but I have to change it. These were delivered to me Dec 29, which I was very impressed with, but they really weren't worn very often, until recently. They have completely fallen apart. It has been very icy here recently with some rough ice, but I thought they were made for that. They have actually been in this condition for the past week but I have had to continue wearing them in this condition because it is to dangerous without anything.. Maybe you had other complaints, not sure but I felt the need to report it. So disappointing. I will try to enclose some photos.

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