Reasons why Yaktrax make fantastic Christmas gifts for runners...
"They're very light and easy to use. Just stretch the tubing over the bottom of your shoe, fasten a strap, and you're ready to run over ice and snow. The Yaktrax are small enough to fit easily in a pocket, so you can take them anywhere." Runner's World, December 2003
Yaktrax are ice traction devices for your regular running shoes. Yaktrax Pro is a heavier duty version of the famous Yaktrax Walker which made it possible to safely walk on ice. Yaktrax Pro makes running on ice and packed snow safe and secure.
Yaktrax stops you from slipping during winter running because of their system of coiled springs. Yaktrax act like tire chains for your running shoes giving you traction in every direction. Hundreds of biting edges grip the ice every time your foot meets the ground.
You won't notice they're on your feet because they are very lightweight. The largest model weighs just 7.7 oz. so your run is not effected.
You can use them for other activities because they fit over almost all your other shoes.
You can expect them to last a long time because the coils and rubber straps are heavy duty.
You don't have to do anything differently. You don't have to learn any new skills. Just put them on and start running as you would on dry payment.
You put them on and take them off in seconds. Yaktrax simply stretch over your running or other shoes. They stay in place because Yaktrax Pro includes a removable support strap.
You can simply carry them in your pocket because they are flexible and compact. So if your running route includes slippery and dry surfaces its no big deal.