YakTraxPro Traction Cleats for Walking, Jogging, or Hiking on Snow and Ice

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 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.

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.

Bought these for my uncle who has had a hip replacement and is very wary of falling! He really likes these, they are robust, easy to fit and give assured grip in icy conditions. Well worth the little money they are for the confidence they give.

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.

Received wrong size - XL - and packaging was torn open. Tried to return for refund; says not eligible for return which is not legally true. Still trying to pursue a refund.

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!

Bought for the missus who is terrified of anything slippy. It is now her dragging the dog out for a walk in the snow and ice. Fantastic product. She is a size 5 and they fit.