Yaktrax Walkers - Unisex
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$19.95
Yaktrax Walkers - Unisex Video
Video: Add traction to almost any shoe with Yaktrax, an easy-to-use accessory with an updated design for greater durability, traction and comfort.
- Rust-resistant, hand-wound coiled steel presses into ice and snow with every step, offering a stable, sure grip and a natural walking stride
- Yaktrax offer ten times the gripping points as any spike-based traction device
- Lightweight, textured polyelastomer stretches to accommodate nearly any type of footwear, from running shoes to winter boots
- Updated heel tabs and strands, outer bands and toe bridges work to provide a comfortable, secure fit; impact nubs improve durability in high-wear areas
- Easy-to-use, even in extreme cold—just hook on toe and stretch over the sole; no straps or buckles
- Low profile makes it easy to walk naturally while wearing Yaktrax
- Not for indoor use
Imported.
Not for ski boots or mountaineering use.
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Sizing:
- XS fits men's shoe sizes 1-4.5 / women's 2.5-6
- S fits men's shoe sizes 5-8.5 / women's 6.5-10
- M fits men's shoe sizes 9-11 / women's 10.5-12.5
- L fits men's shoe sizes 11.5+ / women's 13+
| Best use | Multisport |
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| Material(s) | Polyelastomer/steel |
| Weight | 4 ounces |
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Jan 14, 2016Yaktrax Walkers
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Dec 29, 2015Love theseThese saved me many times when the trail gets icy but not severe enough for snow shoes. They broke during season 3 when i wore them too long on dirt/snow surface so I will not be lazy with m...
Read More These saved me many times when the trail gets icy but not severe enough for snow shoes. They broke during season 3 when i wore them too long on dirt/snow surface so I will not be lazy with my next pair and will take them off when they are not absoutely necessary. Getting the delux model on replacement. We'll see how those workout. -
Nov 29, 2015Good for urban useThese Yak Tracks work just fine for slushy snow, however, they don't work well on slick, icy surfaces. Stick with these for your urban snow needs and upgrade to ones with micro spikes for mo...
Read More These Yak Tracks work just fine for slushy snow, however, they don't work well on slick, icy surfaces. Stick with these for your urban snow needs and upgrade to ones with micro spikes for more serious trail conditions. -
Mar 22, 2015Hmmmm, Ok but they pop offI lost one of my Yaktrax hiking in snow. They do seem to pop off easily so beware if you buy these. Disappointed and will buy another type to replace lost one.
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Jan 28, 2015Great for extra tractionI have been wearing the same yaktrax for easily 3-4 years. I only wear them on winter day hikes (8-10 miles), and I go on 5-6/season (~50+miles total/season). I only wear them on snowy and i...
Read More I have been wearing the same yaktrax for easily 3-4 years. I only wear them on winter day hikes (8-10 miles), and I go on 5-6/season (~50+miles total/season). I only wear them on snowy and icy trails. No rocks, no asphalt streets or parking lots. I also size up, so that there is just enough tension for them to stay on my boot. I think having smaller ones would make them more vulnerable to breaking due to greater pressure on the rubber. I pick ones I can put on while wearing gloves. If they're really hard to put on, size up. I also rinse them off when I get home, and store them in a dry dark place to protect the rubber from deterioration. My husband has the pro model with the strap because the regulars would pop off his boot. He follows the same care and size recommendation, and his are on their 3rd year. A lot of people had problems with theirs breaking, but that hasn't been our experience, probably because we're more careful than most people about the sizing and care of ours yaktrax. -
Jan 15, 2015Lots cheaper than an ER visit!I bought a pair of these for my mother last winter during the polar vortex thing. She is in her 60s and has a dog that pulls. She didn't want to spend the money but I said that they were lot...
Read More I bought a pair of these for my mother last winter during the polar vortex thing. She is in her 60s and has a dog that pulls. She didn't want to spend the money but I said that they were lots cheaper than her copay at the ER. They were easy for her to get onto her winter boots and she loves them. She is much more confident doing little things like going out for the newspaper on icy mornings and, of course, walking the dog. -
Dec 27, 2014Broke the First TimeThis device may be good for a walk around the park, but it's definitely not good for winter hiking. We had three pairs for a winter hike in Yosemite Valley. Two of them broke as the springs ...
Read More This device may be good for a walk around the park, but it's definitely not good for winter hiking. We had three pairs for a winter hike in Yosemite Valley. Two of them broke as the springs andthe rocks on the trail cut the rubber strings at the bottom within 1-2 hrs. We were very disappointed on having to turn around. -
Dec 4, 2014Great traction, easy on and off, not durableI have purchased five pairs of Yaktrax over the years, three pairs for me and two pairs for my wife. They are easy on and off, and typically do an okay to good job of staying on as long as o...
Read More I have purchased five pairs of Yaktrax over the years, three pairs for me and two pairs for my wife. They are easy on and off, and typically do an okay to good job of staying on as long as one works the straps into the edges of one's boot or shoe tread. I prefer to pair mine with Danner Mountain Lights or La Sportiva Trangos - anything with a Vibram (or other with prominent tread) sole so as to give the rubber straps a purchase underfoot. I have used them with running shoes, though do recommend going with the strapped Run or Pro versions for running shoes. The classics (now Walks) are our preferred sets, as they are on and off easily and great for around town and in and out of buildings. Traction is pretty decent, and we do consider them to be essential for our icy winters. They are aggressive enough that one does not want to wear them in the house on wood or vinyl flooring, so they tend to stay near the door or in the daily go bag and come on and off at the door. We live in the Inland Northwest and experience freezing temperatures from November to April or so. The Yaktrax are a daily or weekly use item for us for much of the winter. That being said, they simply do not hold up and will invariably break. The only reason I have bought five pairs over the last several years is due to the rubber straps breaking - typically near the end of a spiral steel coil. This is with the Walks and Pros. Some pairs have made it a week, some a season, and our current and only surviving set are two seasons old - it should be noted that they have been reinforced with duct tape since the beginning, so they are not representative of longevity. Essentially, these should be considered short-lived items that are relatively inexpensive and require periodic replacement. Our current surviving set finally broke this week. We have enjoyed the Yaktrax while they work, but have decided that we won't be purchasing any more. Currently researching more robust options. That said, Yaktrax, before they break, are about as easy as can be to get on and off, they are light and easily stuffed in a go-bag, and affordable, so they may have their place if you will use them infrequently or don't mind the duct tape preventative maintenance look.
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Read More The basic Yaktrax work for me and they last a long time. I've used them winter hiking in Rocky Mountain National Park and on the regular morning hike in Boulder - which has become solid, glare ice with weather change.