Yaktrax Traction Chains for Walking on Ice and Snow (1 Pair)

For many years, my wife and I have relied on the original spring style Yaktrax. We live in Jackson, Wyoming, and walk three miles a day The traction devices we use in winter are a thing of the past since we drive 4 miles a day in the snow. They have a couple of problems in their original form. The spring break is the first thing to consider If the rubber underfoot breaks, the shoe will fall off. Secondly, when walking in snow or ice it's fantastic, but on hard surfaces such as paved roads or sidewalks the springs become unstable and tall. Often I would feel the need to remove the yaks when I was on a hard surface. There is no doubt that these new chain yaks are solving They are very nice and I expect they will last for a long time before they wear My only suggestion would be to add a retention strap like the pro model on the originals so they can better hold on to the cable when climbing or descending in rougher terrain. Behind our house is a mountain called Snow King Mountain.

Kristian Dunn

| Feb 16, 2021

The first thing to consider is the size. I have a size 11 foot. The XL are maybe a touch big on my hiking boots (tall boots), but I would not consider going These get 5 stars from me both because of the improved design and because they are easy to put on and take This style is bolted on and I anticipate will last far longer than the old jointing (twisted wire around a springy band). They seem to be just as effective on ice and they are also much easier to walk on when they are not coated in ice. Besides being far easier to put on, they're also far more comfortable.

Cristian KAY

| May 27, 2021

These are absolutely amazing. This kind of device becomes a life saver when traveling through snow and ice. Snow boots are an option. However, the trouble is that once you reach 15 feet, snow boots become hard to find or are the most expensive option. Another thing I like about these is that it is really hard to find a pair that fits on my shoes, but these are perfect. The cane gives me confidence to walk in weather conditions without fear of missing a spot. I am blind and can feel where ice is from my cane if it is cold enough, but I tend to miss a spot too often and these devices help me avoid this.

Giovanni GREENWOOD

| Mar 31, 2021

There is a great deal of comfort with the chains The dogs I have are medium-sized, and I take them for walks every day. One of the pathways at my local park is paved and windes its way through a number of trees inhabited by As long as I'm not paying attention, one or both of the dogs will start running toward the squirrels, providing me with a shocking shock when their leashes extend. I can have a pretty exciting walk when I'm walking on a slick surface. It is a size 11 shoe and the Yaktrax I purchased recently are the large size. After I had worn these for the first time, I was surprised at the sense of confidence I felt standing in a frozen There is a great deal of grip provided by the chains. You can leave ice in place and walk on bare pavement in no time. There is a great deal of comfort with the chains Had I not waited so long to buy them, I would have purchased them much sooner.

Maisie Grant

| Mar 20, 2021

On a moderately steep trail hike (2800 feet in elevation gain over four miles) to 9300 feet, I tried these out for the very first time today. In the upper third of the hike, where the trail was covered with snow and ice (from thin sheets of ice to deep snow of one to two feet), I used the chains. There was a temperature of about 45° at the summit in the winter months in Southern California. Last week, I tried to hike the same trail with crampons, and they proved overkill, so today they worked well. I'd think that if you're skiing at lower temperatures where the snow and ice are more "icy," you'd want something more secure, at least on any I still slipped sometimes, even when wearing chains, when walking on stretches of harder ice, but the chains are a huge upgrade over just boot soles when it comes to traction. No significant signs of wear or tear are visible after wearing the chains today. They work well and I am pleased with their performance. I never once caught my crampons on the other pant leg and landed flat on my face due to my crampons getting caught! The value of that alone makes it a worthwhile purchase.

Bodie Yang

| May 20, 2021

The spring of my life This type of Yaktrax broke down after a few After it has dried, the rubber- It was rotten. They were on sale when I bought them In place of Yaktrax, type Yaktrax. These shoes are easy to put on and take off, as well as traction is excellent. These shoes have a good grip on ice, and I have not slipped once even though I have walked on bare ground. They seem to be extremely durable and I have not slipped since I got them.

Aarya Fernandez

| Jan 25, 2021

The boots I got for my son in winter are perfect for him since he walks a lot outside. After slipping and sliding every which way, he told me that he was tired of it. He says they work quite well, much better on bare ice than on snow-covered ice, since the chains get a better grip without the snow, but that they are still quite OK when they are covered with snow. only take a minute to put on and take off - he can put them on and off almost simultaneously. It is easy to store them flat, so for the remainder of the year, we should have no problem storing them. In addition to buying a pair for myself, I'm also planning to buy a pair for my friends.

Royal Wood

| Mar 10, 2021

The Medium shoes purchased initially didn't fit in my usual shoes, let alone my snow boots, even though they were supposed to fit my women's shoe size. Women's size 9W boots fit fine in a large, and there is still room for a shoe size or two more. The reason for these is that the door to door delivery of goods would require me to walk on both icy and cleared areas. Thus far, I've used them in three snow/ice storms, and they've always performed well. Only caution to be advised is they do tend to be a bit slippery on wet but clear concrete, but not enough to require me to keep taking them off and putting them back Likewise, they seem to be holding up well so far. The chains do not appear to be worn out or stretched out. For each use, I gently rinse them, wring them out, and pat them dry before hanging them to dry.

Rowan Moyer

| Sep 13, 2020