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

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.

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.

So far this product has worked well on ice (yet to try on compacted snow). Bought two sizes - size L for my 10.5 to 11 boots and found this fit to be good and size S for my wife who takes size 5 - felt this was a little too big for sole area although not a problem in operation. All in all the product is very effective and I would have given 5 stars if the fitting had been a little easier - found it best to fit to boots before putting footwear on. This situation may improve as the product stretches a little so don't be put off by this - just be aware. I should also perhaps add that I suffer from arthritis so have problems with fingers and wrists so a "normal" person may not have the same difficulty. No idea as yet regarding durability but product does seem quite strong - guess time and severity of winter will tell. Certainly worth buying, even for the few times I have used them, since they do instill a degree of confidence on icy surface. Update - Would now like to give this product 5 stars. Used over winter and found product reliable, very effective - and easier to fit (fit them to boots before you put them on !!) than I first thought. Buy a set !!!

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.

Bought when there were several consecutive days of deep morning frosts but none since their delivery and therefore yet to be used in anger, "YakTrax Men's Pro Winter Traction Device Large, Black, L" is one of the four available sizes that are mostly designed to fit over various styles of shoes and boots to provide a safe footing when walking on snow and ice, heavily frosted pavements and even muddy ground. The sizes are S to fit shoe sizes 38-40, M 41-43, L 44-46 and XL 46 and up but you may need to go up a size for them to fit over thickly-soled shoes and boots. Depending upon designs and cleat patterns of the shoes, they will work best with lower-profiles but the springs may slip in-between cleats if they are widely spread or deep and reduce their effectiveness. They appear to be very similar if not identical to some sold by a major TV channel and demonstrated to be safe on thick ice and wet, slippery clay. The overshoes stretch to fit over the heel and sole but are fitted with an over-foot strap to provide greater security of fitting and to prevent them from over-stretching and falling off. Although not intended to be worn indoors and certainly not with hard floors, they are best fitted when the shoes or boots are worn and when seated. Although much less likely to damage a floor than the spiked variety, they may affect some but should be safe to walk on a carpeted floor.

Excellent product, does exactly what you expect. Very timely purchase due to 8 days of snow and ice (and counting)

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?

Hallo, ihr waghalsigen Winterläufer und Glatteis-Gegner! Ich habe die YAKTRAX PRO in L (44-46) gekauft, um meinen 44er Laufschuhen endlich die Dignität zu verleihen, die sie auf Eis und Schnee verdienen. Und was soll ich sagen? Mein Leben ist jetzt ein Actionfilm, in dem ich nicht mehr die Hauptrolle als stürzender Tollpatsch spiele! Die Montage? Kinderleicht! Obwohl die Anleitung (vermutlich von einem Wichtel geklaut) fehlte, hat mein innerer Ingenieur das schnell gelöst. Draufziehen, festzurren, fertig – meine Laufschuhe sahen aus, als hätten sie gerade ein Heavy-Metal-Upgrade bekommen. Der Testlauf zur Unsterblichkeit Die Hersteller versprechen rutschfestes Laufen ähnlich wie auf schnee-/eisfreiem Untergrund. Ein erster 50-Meter-Test bestätigte: Ich bin nicht gerutscht! Ich bin nicht gefallen! Ich bin gelaufen, als hätte das Eis plötzlich Angst vor mir. Und der beste Witz: Man spürt sie nach kurzer Zeit NICHT MEHR! Ich dachte, ich laufe auf Wolken aus rostfreiem Stahl. Nur auf trockenen, geräumten Asphaltabschnitten hört man ein leichtes, befriedigendes Kratz-Kratz, das klingt, als würde man heimlich ein Paket Chips öffnen. Die ultimative Feuerprobe: Ein Marathonlauf durch Eis, Schnee, Steigungen und Gefällstrecken. Ohne diese Ketten wäre das der schnellste Weg in die Notaufnahme gewesen. Mit Yaktrax? Ich fühlte mich wie ein Schneelöwe auf der Jagd. Sie können natürlich nicht den bremsenden Effekt von Tiefschnee kompensieren (das wäre Magie, nicht Technik), aber die verbesserte Rutschfestigkeit ist eine Investition in die Gesundheit, die sich mehr als gelohnt hat. Ein kleiner Schönheitsfehler (mit Augenzwinkern) Zur Haltbarkeit: Nach etwa 60 Kilometern hat sich die erste Metallspirale verabschiedet. Aber hey, sie sind bislang uneingeschränkt weiter verwendbar! Das ist wie ein Kratzer auf dem Geländewagen – es zeigt nur, dass man sie benutzt hat. Für den Preis und die gebotene Sturzfreiheit ist das verschmerzbar. Fazit: Wenn Sie es satt haben, im Winter wie Bambi auf dem Eis auszusehen und sich fühlen möchten wie ein Yeti im Trainingslager, dann kaufen Sie die YAKTRAX PRO. Sie geben Ihnen Grip, Selbstvertrauen und die Lizenz zum Laufen. War diese Rezension so gut wie der Grip auf einer Eisplatte? Dann gib mir einen "Nützlich"-Klick! Dein Daumen hoch ist mein Traktions-Booster für die nächste Bewertung! ❄️🏔️

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