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Yaktrax XTR Extreme Outdoor Traction Devices

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Yaktrax XTR Extreme Outdoor Traction Devices

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The Yaktrax XTR Extreme Outdoor traction devices take winter traction to the next level, with stainless-steel spikes that provide powerful bite into even the iciest terrain.

Durable rubber straps adapt to most footwear, securing quickly for lightweight, flexible traction on the go
Stainless-steel spikes offer reliable, confidence-boosting traction on snow and ice; plus, they resist rust and abrasion
Manganese steel plates underfoot prevent snow buildup
Yaktrax XTR Extreme Outdoor tracation devices can be worn in temperatures as low as -41°F
Comes with a heavy duty nylon bag for storage

Note: Not for ski boots or mountaineering use.

Small fits men's shoe size 5 - 8.5 / women's shoe size 6.5 - 10
Medium fits men's shoe size 9 - 11 / women's shoe size 10.5 - 12.5
Large fits men's shoe size 11.5 - 13.5 / women's shoe size 13 - 15
X Large fits men's shoe size 14+ / women's shoe size 15.5+

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Yaktrax XTR Extreme Outdoor Traction Devices Customer Reviews

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Yaktrax XTR Extreme Outdoor Traction Devices

2.8

(based on 4 reviews)

50%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

Lightweight (3)

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Feb

2012

4.0

Very pleased with this product

By WDB

from Laguna Niguel, CA

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Pros

Easy To Use
Great traction
Lightweight
Solid Construction

Cons

Best Uses

Comments about Yaktrax XTR Extreme Outdoor Traction Devices:

Bought these for a winter hike in Zion National Park. Had not hiked real snow/ice previously. Definitely needed them for a few miles of one particular hike.
Found the traction to be fantastic and no problems (no snow buildup or other issues mentioned by others). A few friends had other traction systems and these seemed to be built better and worked better. I am so glad I did NOT get the lesser models with the "springs". These spikes gripped extremely well. Traction in packed snow or pure ice was excellent. Had no problems / issues.
I can't say if I'd trust these on real vertical climbs, but for normal hiking, I was very impressed.

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Feb

2012

(2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

2.0

Wouldn't buy again

By bjg1021

from Missoula, MT

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Comments about Yaktrax XTR Extreme Outdoor Traction Devices:

These things provide great traction, but there are some serious problems. I was able to hike even the steepest solid ice trails in my town, but after less than a season, they broke. When they were working, I had to constently adjust them because the traction plates would shift and slide. The other day I was decending a very steep slope when the chain holding the rear traction plate to the binding system snapped, and I took a painful fall.

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Dec

2011

(2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

Pleased with this product

By MI CO

from Denver, CO

About Me Intermediate

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Pros

Easy To Use
Lightweight

Cons

Best Uses

Icy Conditions

Comments about Yaktrax XTR Extreme Outdoor Traction Devices:

I am happy with my yaktrax xtr. I use them on the trails when there is not enough snow for snowshoewing and to much ice for normal hiking. I get no slip and they fit nicely. I bought a pair for myself and my partner we are both are happy with the product. I was skeptical about the rubber on the bottom but I find it does a nice job of keeping the spikes inplace and digging onto the ice. I recommend going to REI to look at the different brands and models to campair. For me I have to hold try on and look over a product like this to decide.

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Nov

2011

(9 of 11 customers found this review helpful)

1.0

Bad Knock-Off

By basecampbound

from Rancho Cucamonga, CA

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Pros

Lightweight

Cons

Flimsy
Uncomfortable

Best Uses

Comments about Yaktrax XTR Extreme Outdoor Traction Devices:

I got a pair of these last minute, after a trip to the Sierra, and discovering I had left my Kahtoola Micro Spikes at home, and my review is based in part, as a comparison to them.

First, let me say that these appear to be a direct knock off of the Kahtoola's, except the craftsmanship isn't quite the same. Having owned the Yak Trax, and finding them completely worthless, I can see why they would do this.

The problem is that the design on the bottom, where it really counts, is inferior. The spikes themselves are thinner, and not nearly as sturdy as the Micro Spikes, and I have no idea what they were thinking with the partially plastic, partially thin metal plate that comprises the bottom. It surely did not inspire confidence, but as I had no choice, I decided to give them a try.

It took less than an 1/8 of a mile, before I found out the real problem. Even on fairly consolidated snow, the snow balls up under both the plate that covers the forefoot, as well as the one that covers the heel. 1/2 mile later, after having to remove them several times to get rid of the snow, I finally gave up and just took them off. Maybe they would do better on ice crusted snow, but then the spikes aren't really substantial enough for that. In short, I just can't see any time when these would work for their intended purpose. I'd just get the Kahtoola Micro Spikes instead. Having much more substantial spikes, and no troublesome plates on the bottom, they do a much better job.