Yaktrax ICEtrekkers Diamond Grip Traction System
The ICEtrekkers Diamond Grip traction system easily attaches to a variety of footwear for enhanced, aggressive traction on winter outings, hikes and snow shoveling adventures.




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- Case-hardened steel alloy "beads" are strung on steel aircraft cable to offer hundreds of biting edges for exceptional grip in all directions underfoot
- Self-clearing design minimizes amount of snow or ice buildup, enhancing traction
- Rubber shoe harness secures easily and ensures a snug, responsive fit even in frigid conditions
- The compact size of the ICEtrekkers Diamond Grip traction system takes up little space in a pack, car or emergency kit
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- Small fits men's shoe size 5 - 6 / women's shoe size 5 - 7
- Medium fits men's shoe size 6.5 - 9 / women's shoe size 7.5 - 10
- Large fits men's shoe size 9.5 - 12.5 / women's shoe size 10.5+
- X Large fits men's shoe size 13+
NOTE: Hiking/Work boots add 1 size to assure proper fit. Oversize/Insulated boots add 2 sizes. Weight specification based on size Medium.
Best Use | Multisport |
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Material(s) | Steel alloy/steel aircraft cable/rubber |
Weight | S: 9.6 ounces M: 11.2 ounces L: 12.8 ounces XL: 12.8 ounces |
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Winter essential
My first pair, a size medium, lasted 3 winters before they finally gave out. I just purchased a new pair, size large this time, as I cannot walk around on the icy sidewalks of Minneapolis without them! I'm still on the fence as to whether I need a medium or large. Attached is a photo of the medium and large on my winter boots. The boots are insulated, a size 10 women's, which according to the chart indicates sizing up to a large. The large does not collapse into the heel the way the medium did, but instead, there is some slippage of the bottom chain riding up heel of the boot on the large. If you're in between sizes you'd likely be fine with the smaller size unless your boots are extremely bulky.
Perfect for our Iceland trip
On our trip to Iceland we decided to research and buy some type of cleat system for our boots. This is what I decided on. Once there everyone was forced to buy "something" as conditions had turned to ice for the entire trip and the last trip with ice someone broke their leg. These were far superior to anything that was on the shelf there. Now we can use them whenever we have a freeze here or go to somewhere cold. They do require cleaning and treating with WD40 as the steel will rust quickly. You can see surface rust on these as they hang on the fence after drying and being sprayed with WD40. I will put them away in a ziplock bag.
So far, Love 'em
I find the mechanical effectiveness of the design to be exceptional on all frozen surfaces here at 9000 feet in Colorado. That includes backcountry packed snow/ice trails. I find the reviews describing how the cable will rust out to be disheartening. To mitigate the rust issue, I sprayed my YakTrax with EezOX. No sign of rust after a couple of cursory inspections. I can see how road salt might be an issue, but it is generally not used up here in the mountains. As interest, I keep them on while driving without an issue. Watch out for tile entryways though - they quickly turn your boots into ice skates!
Glad we finally got them.
From snow shoveling to walking a trail, this is a wonderful product, really feels stable, even on hard ice, with snow over it. Other people were slipping and sliding, we walked normally, even on the icy inclines. I wear a Keen boot, size 10.5 mens, and the large ICEtrekkers are a bit large, they come right to the edge of the front and rear of the soles of the boots. If you are on a flat surface there may be less contact area of the diamonds. I also tried my wifes medium ICEtrekkers on my mens 10.5 boots, it seems the diamonds are in a better place, but the rubber is stretched pretty tight. My wife wears a Keen boot, size 9 womens, and she uses the ICEtrekkers in medium, and they fit perfectly, just as the product picture shows. They are fairly easy to put on, but take care putting them on, so as to get them centered, and properly aligned, I feel this is important. Overall, we are so glad we got them, they are a good product that works well. Please see the pictures we posted.
Worked great on the Sierra High Route
These worked great for me on parts Sierra High Route. We crossed several miles of ice going over Gabbott and Feather Passes. I would not use them in locations where a slip could lead to a long fall. I found that they worked great for me on moderate slopes that were heavily sun cupped.
Great traction!
Great set of microspikes! I was looking at another set in the store, but the sales rep pointed me toward these. He said they would perform just as well while leaving more of the boot sole exposed for grip on sections of hiking across rocks or melted portions of trail... and he was right! They had fantastic grip on the hard packed, icy snow, and didn't require me to remove them for short stretches of rock. The diamond pattern of the spikes ensures they're going to bite in the ice, and don't feel awkward on your feet at all. Easy to put on and remove, they fit my boots as I hoped they would, snug without any shifting. Great buy for their price!
Winter Gift for my Mom
Perfect for my mom who doesn't get around all that swiftly in the summer, let alone the icy Pennsylvania winters. I wanted to get her a pair of "ice spikes" that were easy to use and effective, and the guy at REI recommended these. I asked my mom last night how she got around today on the icy sidewalks and apparently they worked so well she looks forward to the next time she gets to use them. I'd like to point out that she wears a women's 10 and I bought her a size large (which starts at 10.5) and although the large fit her shoes, it was obvious I should have picked the medium. Bottom line: I think they are true to size.
Traction when it's needed.
I hike section hike the Ice Age Trail, all ove WI, all winter long. Last year I was out on a particularly icy section and went down hard. After that I decided to get a set of these. I put in close to 500 miles with these on my feet and didn't fall again. The only negative I can say is that if you're hiking on wet snow it gets lumped up on your treads. Bit having said that all you need to do is kick a rock or tree and they come clean I would absolutely recommend buying these.
Rusted through after 2 months
I bought these for my kid brother who walks to and from school and had fallen a couple times on the icy street. They were very hard for him to get on and off, so he got a second pair of shoes to swap out once he got to school. They served their purpose for less than 3 months. They started rusting within a month of having them and today they finally broke entirely. For the price, I would have expected them to last at least one full winter. He used them from about December 6th to February 21st. I think the next set will be a different brand.
Wire broke after 1 1/2 winter seasons
Loved these for the first winter season during which we had less snow than normal. I try to walk daily. This winter we’ve had a lot of snow that just doesn’t melt and the wire holding the diamond grip spikes together broke yesterday. So bummed. They were rusting but I do not recall being provided any specific care instructions.