YaktraxPro (2014 Model), Medium

It's a great product that lives up to expectations.I've had these for a few months now and use them for winter running on the icy/snowy sidewalks of Minneapolis. They fit very firmly onto my running shoes, and surprisingly, I hardly notice them when I'm running.So far they've held up really well. The only reason I'm holding back on five stars is because I haven't had them long enough to make a judgment on durability.Edit: I've had these for 3 years now. I'm really lazy about cleaning them up in the spring, so they get tossed in the closet caked in salt. This winter was the first winter that some of the wire coils rusted through and broke. They're still plenty grippy though, even with a few coils sort of poking out at odd angles. I had to snip one off because it caught on the opposite shoe while running. The straps and rubber portion seem bulletproof.Upping to 5 stars!

The Yaktrax Pro has enabled me to do things in winter that I previously would not have done. A major winter storm resulted in my driveway turning into a skating rink with ice up to 3" thick in some areas. I also had ice dams on the roof of my house. With the Yaktrax I was able to safely stand on an icy moderately pitched roof and remove the accumulated snow and ice. Snow and water on top of ice makes it particularly slippery. The Yaktrax enabled me to shovel snow off the ice without losing traction. They have become an essential component of my winter wardrobe.The Yaktrax sizing recommendations are accurate. While they can stretch to accommodate a wide range of shoe sizes and types the upper end of the size range is realistic. The medium size Yaktrax fit well on size 10.5 boots. I tried them on size 11 boots and while I was able to get them on, they seemed over-stretched.While the Yaktrax work well on snow and ice, they are very slippery indoors on tile and linoleum floors. I recommend mounting them on your shoes before putting them on.

These didn't even last one winter. The rubber straps broke, and the metal coils disintegrated. They are definitely not worth the price.I also bought these for my son last Christmas, and he threw them in the trash yesterday, because his had also fallen apart, and were useless.I do NOT recommend this item.

I bought this product for the sole purpose of letting me run outside in the winter weather. I live in Utah so during the winter the roads are blanketed with snow and ice for most of winter. Although I'll use a treadmill if i have to, I prefer running outside. Now I admit I am writing this review after just one run in these, but I was so pleased I figured I better write a review now while I'm motivated since I rarely write reviews on Amazon.I ran 8 miles in these over mostly snow and ice. Over the snow and ice, I didn't slip it all. There were also patches of dry road. Over the dry road, it really didn't make much of a noise. Now over the snow and ice, the Yaktrax are hardly noticeable. On dry road, however, it was noticeable, but barely noticeable and it didn't throw off my gait at all.Ultimately, if you are looking for some traction cleats for running in the winter weather, I'd definitely recommend this product. Like I said, I've only ran once in them so far, so well still see about the durability. But after my run, it still looked brand new. If these break anytime soon, I'll be sure to come update this review. If I don't, then take it as a sign this product is durable too. Heck, if these just last me only one winter, I'd gladly throw down just $25 each winter so I can keep running outside in the winter!

If you live in an area where snow and ice are found, then you MUST have this product. I didn't get a chance to give it the FULL test, but what I did find is this. It was as if the snow & ice were not there at all. We had about a 2 hour period of Freezing Rain. If you've ever experienced that, then you know that it produces what is called Glaze Ice (also known as Black Ice). It's the most slippery thing nature makes.I was not able to go out immediately after the freezing rain left the Glaze, but within a hour or two after sleet & snow began to cover it, I DID walk on it, just to test it out. It worked just exactly as advertized & as many people "reviewed" it. One time I fell (I'm 67 years old) on the ice and I did NOT want to ever do that again! I had complete traction! Bear in mind though. That was after some sleet & snow fell on the glaze ice.How it would have done on the glaze ice by itself, I don't honestly know. I was just too afraid to find out. But with just a very fine coating of sleet & snow, it did better than I actually expected. The next time I have pure glaze ice, with nothing on top of it, I'll probably have enough faith in the product to at least try it. Here in Oklahoma in the winter time, I'll probably get that chance. When & if that happens, I'll send you a report.One word of caution though. Once you get inside TAKE THEM OFF! You WILL SLIP on tile covered concrete, or any surface which is covered with tile. Remember...TAKE THEM OFF INSIDE! That's a fair warning! But for outside in the elements, YOU'D BETTER HAVE THEM DURING SNOW OR ICE!BUY THIS PRODUCT! I REPEAT...BUY THIS PRODUCT! It'll be the best investment you ever made for winter weather. Now I know it doesn't have "SPIKES" as someone told me it should have, but thanks to the design (360 degree protection), and the fact that it covers more surface area, it works just fine. Like I said though...I haven't actually tried it on "black" (or what is called "glaze") ice, with nothing on top of it.I really do think it will work on that surface though! I really do, and the next time, in spite of worrying about a broken hip, I'm going to try it then. But please don't forget this though: TAKE THEM OFF INSIDE! Toney