ICEtrekkers Shoe Chains (1 Pair)

I was a Yaktrax user for years, & don't get me wrong, there is a place for them. But I came to expect one season or less from them because of their design; the rubber on the bottom would always break & I might be able to extend their life by repairing with a paper clip or something, but in general I thought of them as disposable. Enter Ice Trekkers, which I got because of the number of ex-Yakkers who talked about how much better Ice Trekkers were. I agree 100%. I live in the mountains in an area where the trails can be quite rocky. With yaktrax, if the snow had started to melt & there were bare areas, I had to either keep taking them off & putting them back on or going out of my way to stay on snow so that the rubber wouldn't come in contact with rocks. Kind of a PITA. If the snow was deep enough everywhere to be able to stay on the trail 100% & not come in contact with rocks, I'd rather just use snow shoes. Anyway, since I've had the Ice Trekkers I haven't babied them at all. I leave them on through the entire hike, over the bare parts, over the rocks, stumps, logs, mud, & of course snow & ice. The design keeps all the rubber above the sole so they have completely held up & are not showing even the slightest signs of wear. And they have never slipped off, not even once, which was also a problem with the yaktrax, I used to have to remember to check every 50 feet or so to make sure I hadn't left one in the snow. Ice Trekkers fit very tightly over the sole & actually some distance onto the instep, which makes them completely secure. There is only one design element that I would change: I do really appreciate the loop at the back that gives you something to grab onto when you are pulling them on. But I have actually found it easier to get these on (both the yaktrax and ice trekkers) by putting my heel down into the back & grabbing the front & pulling it up over the toe. This is actually easier to do with yaktrax. Ice Trekkers, if you are reading this, consider putting another loop at the front. But that is a small complaint considering the quality & that these look like they are going to last many seasons under extreme use. Five Stars.

I used these for the first time today. They were very comfortable, and each step I took was solid and sure. They feel well made and built to last, unlike other models I've seen. I'm quite pleased with this purchase and am looking forward to fearless walks this winter.UPDATE: So I made it through the winter with these chains on my snow sneakers. I walked more than 90, less than 125 miles with them, mostly on snow and ice covered pavement. I didn't fall once, although I was almost run down my numerous mini (oblivious) vans, and accosted by a few dogs. Without them, I'm sure I wouldn't have ventured out as much as I did.Finally, a link broke in the top-most crossmember, up by my toes. This makes the unit unusable, (as directed) as the entire chain slips down towards my ankle. I'm thinking I MIGHT be able to get away with putting it on my shoe backwards though. It's worth a try. The other chain appears to be in good shape, so the worst case scenario is I'll just wear the one...Regardless, I still think this is a good product. I'm not sure how much more anyone could realistically expect, especially being on pavement most of the time. Eventually, everything wears out. I'm certain that I wouldn't have been as comfortable or safe with the "coiled" or "cleated" style products, and equally sure that neither would have lasted as long as these chains did. I'm pretty sure I'll be buying another set of these. They're well worth the money....I guess I need to add that these chains are for OUTDOOR USE! They can be slippery on floors!!! I'm not sure what those of you who have complained about this expect. It's like wearing downhill ski boots to a restaurant... expect to be a little uncomfortable, and to look like a fool. A little common sense comes in handy once in awhile. Come on people!

What a huge difference good traction makes! My husband also has a set of micro-spikes, but they become a liability when one crosses a threshold - whether it be into the car or a building. These ICETrekkers shoe chains go anywhere, and they provide great stability, even on the smoothest of ice, but they don't interfere with driving, walking on concrete or linoleum, etc. It really is like having tire chains for your feet. These are the easiest traction devices to get on and off that my husband has tried, he reports. They are VERY sturdy, well made, and reinforced exactly where they need to be. They FIT! They are sized very accurately and work well even on big boots - we found that we did not need to buy a larger size to fit a boot instead of a shoe - pretty smart! They fir shoes, too, though, and snugly enough to work very well. They are definitely not a menace to flooring like spikes; still, I wouldn't want them on my wood floors. Overall, these are the best of the overshoe traction devices yet - and my dear husband has now been through 6 different brands/iterations!

I purchased a pair of these ICETrekkers for an elderly artist friend, to prevent him from slipping and falling during this season's miserable snowy weather in NYC. In fact, I purchased both the ICEtrekkers and the YakTrax (which I've used and loved for years)for him, so he could try them and see which worked better for him. He wore the ICEtrekkers home, and felt he could "walk like a normal person, with no fear of slipping." Bending over to put either pair on and take them off...while wearing his shoes, was too difficult a task for him. What worked fine, was putting them on the shoes first, and then putting the shoes on. Since the YakTrax required significantly more muscle power and coordination to stretch onto his shoes, he opted for the ICEtrekkers, which he was able to put on and remove with greater ease. So, five stars for ICEtrekkers! They were also very comfortable to walk on (YakTraks are "springy"), and gave real confidence on icy surfaces. CAUTION does need to be taken (with both ICEtrekkers and YakTrax) when walking on non-frozen smooth or slick surfaces such as marble or tile floors, especially when wet...!

I bought these for my sister as I have the very same; tried & tested this type last winter & they're a 'must have' in the snow. Last winter I used them walking too & from the train station during my commute to/from work.... it would've taken me ages with ordinary boots/shoes but I could walk briskly with these chains. Staff at the train station entrance were impressed too & asked for information on them. I even got a set for my elderly mother although, as she is elderly at 70, she needs help fitting them as the rubber is very strong/robust & needs someone less frail to fit them. You should remove these before driving too as the chain/s can get caught on the pedal/s! Very good quality & highly recommended.

I find these the best I had used last winter. The chain only touchs the ground so you do not get the wear and tear on the rubber that holds them to the shoe. I think these will last a good few years as there has been good thinking of the making and design of the icetrekkers.

These chains fit well on my walking boots and snow boots. I'm a size 7 and the medium fit snug. I research different makes and some other makes people had said that they broke after a couple of outings. I have used these several times and they seem really sturdy - I'm expecting years of reliable use.

Just the ticket when the council doesn't grit the footpaths.Once the chains are scrubbed in a bit they make walking on snow and ice a breeze.I have tried other brands of snow/ice grips and they fall part after a short period of time. These are held up all winter and will no doubt be getting an outing or two this winter.

despite the initial difficulty in fitting the chains i was pleased and reassured of the safety this product gave me