YaktraxSnow Trax S-m

We had an ice storm over the holidays and I’m sure everyone saw the videos of cars sliding down the roads. I had to do my best to check on peoples pets and walking was literally impossible. A friend let me borrow a pair of these and they were amazing. They worked perfect on solid glare ice that covered the streets and sidewalks. I had to buy a pair of my own after this experience.

These are literally the best snow/ice tracks ever. I have been able to easily walk through snow and ice, feeling sure-footed, without any worry of falling. Even in the worst conditions, I can take the dog out for a walk, and while I may be miserable being out in crummy weather, I never once feel like I’m going to fall. In fact, they lull you into thinking things aren’t “that bad” - until you try just walking two steps out on your porch without them, only to immediately fall flat on your face. A friend bought me my first pair, and after trying them and being impressed, I’ve paid it forward and bought pairs for three other friends.

Yaktrax are perfect for older people who have to walk outside in winter - they keep me upright and safe.

These are great on ice, snow and slush. They are really hard to get them on the boots, but once they’re on they work well. Start at the front toe part and pull hard towards the back. The added strap across the front is a nice addition. You don’t see that on other brands.

I’ve walked outdoors year round (Minnesota) for 20 years. Have tried them ALL. These are by far the best. The pattern on the spikes is perfect for stability. Do not buy the ones with the spiral-like grips. You will fall on ice as snow gets caught in the spring-like grip and creates the perfect environment for sliding and falling. Do not buy the ones that had the large rubber coverage on them. While they may look like a better product, they’re impossible to get off and on your shoes/boots and they don’t have enough spikes on them for stability.Funny, when I first started wearing these, I used Velcro to secure them to my boots. Now they come with Velcro! They are making them better now. In the past, the cleats would eventually come out, but the past two years I’ve been able to wear the same pair. Generally I go through a pair a winter. Someone is doing something right.

We bought these before at Costco and worked fine , this time the studs bent, broke or just came out. Had to order a different heavy duty style in hopes of using them more than just one time

To be fair I've only used them once. At first I couldn't get them on my boots. They worked really well on ice and snow, but towards the end of my walk one of them popped out and I almost lost it.

I was hesitant to buy this Yaktrax product since I know the original Yaktrax use coils instead of studs and they seem to last about one season. But I found these at Costco and tried them (price was right) and have had the occasion to use them after several ice storms where normal walking was pretty much impossible. These have the right amount of grip and are great on icy or snow-packed surfaces, yet also aren't uncomfortable on dry surfaces. The strap over the instep keeps them in place. I bought another on Amazon for a friend, I like it that much!