Yaktrax Diamond Grip - Full-Foot Traction on Ice, Snow, & Multi-Terrain Surfaces - Swiveling Diamond Bead Grip Points - Cold-Resistant Easy On/Off Elastic Upper Band

like most of the country we have been in a deep freeze for about a week. light snow fell for two days, and since that time the thermometer has only made it to 32 for a few hours. walking in the snow was fine until a couple days ago when we had freezing rain and then freezing fog…when taking the garbage out proved a harrowing experience, I felt it was a good time to pull out the yaktrax. even though the windchill is 2 the dogs and I have been dying to get out and walk.I returned several “copy cat” products before stepping up to the yaktrax. even though I may only wear them a couple of days a year, I could tell many would break because of poor construction or inferior materials, others where just too small for work boots. I bought a pair of XXL yaktrax to fit over my size 13, 8” insulated boots and they fit perfectly, moreover, they worked to perfection. they allowed me to go places I would never consider and had zero concern - as sure footed as a yak (I suppose). we live on a bay off a huge lake that had frozen over…even out there my traction was excellent and I had a good walk with the dogs…I also like how easy they are to put on and take off. I used to wear an old pair of metal spiked, golf shoes when it got cold…but those aren’t insulated and it’s real easy to end up with wet feet. Nor do I want to spend several hundred dollars on a special boot. this way I can wear whatever I want to and be assured of traction. I do recommend sizing up one size if you are going over hiking or work boots. the construction of yaktrax is simple but robust. I think the rubber is strong and isn’t going to snap in a year like some I looked at.lastly, yaktrax aren’t going to impair your traction on a clean surface either and that’s what has sold me on them. I highly recommend these for anyone who likes to get out irrespective of what mother nature throws at you.

These are the best for icy conditions!! I used to be a runner, even in snow and ice, I could run with confidence! Now I use them for walking my dogs in the winter. This is my second pair, first ones lasted 6 years. Great quality, easy to pull on over your shoes, no slipping , no falling!

These work great! I work on an ice hockey conversion team and do a lot of walking and working on the ice. I lift 4x8 sheets to cover the ice for events. Very stable on the ice and easy to put on and stay in place. They are sized correctly. I've used them about 10 times and had no problem with use. The only problem was they shipped me two left feet in the box, but it doesn't matter because the rubber is flexible. I found that out after the return days ran out but like I said they work great. I'm getting another pair for my wife for the ice conditions outside during winter.

Fantastic products awesome traction pretty good on hills, but realistically you need a sharper larger spike if you’re doing steep inclines for flat ground and slight inclines. It’s an amazing product. I wish there was a Velcro strap to tighten up the top hence the 4 stars other than that amazing.

I've had a pair of regular old YakTrax for like 30 years. Finally, the metal popped off. I bought them again on Amazon, AND I sprung for these beefier Diamond YakTrax.It's all over for the regular ones.*** Seriously. When I wore them I sometimes still slipped, and on regular pavement, crunch-crunch-crunch, they were super noisy. Also I felt separated from the ground, like I could not grip it with my sneaker outsoles.The diamond version provide a more secure and comfortable ride. I feel a little closer to the ground in these, and also, they are quite a bit quieter on all surfaces than the regular YakTrax.I am just leaving them on my winter walking sneakers for now. There are sections of the road where I walk every day that are clear, and then there are sections with slush and thick ice. These diamond YakTrax allow me to keep my pace, whether it is walking fast or jogging. There is nothing worse when you are out there walking for fitness to have to slow down and pick your way along, for fear of falling.If you live where it gets cold and sometimes snows and freezes, don't hesitate. Yes, you could pull a muscle in your groin or break a fingernail struggling to stretch them over your shoes, but it is worth it.*** Yes, my originals lasted decades. I was out for a walk/hike today, very sloppy out and one of my Diamond Grip YakTraks broke. Yes, just rusted away. Who are these really for? Someone who needs them for half a season? I am very unhappy with the quality control here. Serious: regular old YakTraks last and last. Diamond Grips don't even last a full winter season. Bummer. Fell right off my sneaker. They left me out there two miles from my car and nothing but black ice and slush to get through. As soon as I got back to my car, the originals went back on my Hoka One Ones. What a waste of money these Diamond Grips are.

I walk with extreme confidence on Buffalo NY snow and ice, there are days I’m not going walking without them. The quality is great however I think I should have sized up. (See Pics, they bend my boots). I ordered a medium based on shoe size 9 and reviewers saying don’t size up. To get these things stretched on it requires Herculean effort on my part and it’s practically a workout. When in doubt or if you have bulkier boots, size up.Upon further review I have learned to put them over the toe first (while on) and pull back with the loop to put them on. It requires a bit of effort but they work. They may have stretched a tiny bit but either way I suspect I’m one of those where either size would have worked.