Eggasperated Posted December 7, 2012 Share Posted December 7, 2012 Just bought some of these to put over my muck boots as, although they keep my feet lovely and warm, the grip is terrible. There is so much ice here that I have resorted to wearing my steel toe cap boots everywhere as they have lots of grip, but not very comfortable for a long hike with the dog. Just got to pluck up the courage to try the grips out . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chicken bark Posted December 7, 2012 Share Posted December 7, 2012 Hope they work (or the weather improves!). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted December 7, 2012 Share Posted December 7, 2012 I'll be getting my YakTrax out if the promised snow arrives next week! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lavenders_Blue Posted December 8, 2012 Share Posted December 8, 2012 It was snowing here first thing yesterday morning and was slippy on the pavements. I must get some Yak Trax this year as I did feel a bit unsteady. Hubby took Tango out this morning and found a woman flat on her back in one of fields with her 3 dogs running loose around her trailing their leads having pulled her over Thankfully she was okay. I know the woman though - she's none too steady on her feet and the dogs always seem somewhat out of control. Maybe she needs some Yak Trax - and a good dog training class! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicken Licken Posted December 8, 2012 Share Posted December 8, 2012 I bought a pair of YakTrax in town for my mum today. She had her hip replaced in the summer and is terrified of going over and damaging it on our icy roads and pavements - are they any good? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickweed Posted December 8, 2012 Share Posted December 8, 2012 I'm also terrified of falling, having sustained a spinal fracture some years ago. I have a pair of yaktrax which are great on ice and compacted snow, But are lethal if worn on tiled floors. It means removing them before going into a shop and putting them on again when you leave,which is a pain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted December 8, 2012 Share Posted December 8, 2012 I bought Yaktrax after the horrendous winter 2 years ago and have barely had the chance to use them . There's still time though . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eggasperated Posted December 8, 2012 Author Share Posted December 8, 2012 Tried out my shoe grips, bit of an odd sensation by certainly grippier than my muck boot soles, but now of course the ice has melted . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluekarin Posted December 9, 2012 Share Posted December 9, 2012 Do Yaktraks work on pavements that are a bit slippy or do they only work on a layer of ice? I have some grippers for my shoes which have spikes and need to stick into the I've or snow to work. If they work on icy pavements then I will need to get some as I need to be able to get my ED to school in her wheelchair, and walk the dog, and stay on my feet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickweed Posted December 9, 2012 Share Posted December 9, 2012 Do Yaktraks work on pavements that are a bit slippy or do they only work on a layer of ice? I think they need something to dig into to be effective. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted December 9, 2012 Share Posted December 9, 2012 Do Yaktraks work on pavements that are a bit slippy or do they only work on a layer of ice? I think they need something to dig into to be effective. Yes, they need compacted snow to be really effective. That could be quite a spectacle if it's not, BK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluekarin Posted December 9, 2012 Share Posted December 9, 2012 Do Yaktraks work on pavements that are a bit slippy or do they only work on a layer of ice? I think they need something to dig into to be effective. Yes, they need compacted snow to be really effective. That could be quite a spectacle if it's not, BK Ok thanks , I shall give them a miss Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted December 9, 2012 Share Posted December 9, 2012 They are good but I agree, they only really work if there's something to dig into. It does make them a pain if you're walking on surfaces that vary in their ice/snow cover. I find myself walking gently on clear bits of pavement as they apparently get damaged if there's no ice/snow under them. You don't slip, it's more of a springy sensation . If you want to walk in and out of shops, they would be a nightmare. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rabbitfluff Posted December 14, 2012 Share Posted December 14, 2012 If anyone is looking for something more robust than Yaktrax for ice/normal pavements/snow I can recommend Icetrekkers Diamond Grips. The pavements were covered in black ice this morning and they gripped really well. This is my third winter with them and they're still in good shape and have done a lot of miles. They're a bit more expensive but definitely worth the money. Linky I do like my Yaktrax but don't find them especially good for walking on pavement between ice/snow or for long walks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluekarin Posted December 14, 2012 Share Posted December 14, 2012 Wow they look great and much cheaper than me buying the news boots I was looking at getting. Are they good on frost covered pavements as well or do they need a bit of something to grip into? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rabbitfluff Posted December 14, 2012 Share Posted December 14, 2012 They have a lot of biting edges to grip so they don't necessarily need anything to dig in to. They probably are best on compacted snow/ice but they still work well on frosty pavements and kept me upright on this morning's horrible black ice, for which I'm thankful - they were worth their weight in gold at 6.30 this morning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
