Yaktrax Diamond Grip
Sizes S-XXL
$45
The Yaktrax Diamond Grip are a newer addition to the Yaktrax line up, featuring case hardened steel alloy diamond shaped beads strung on aircraft grade cable.
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Ideal use for the Diamond Grip is running/hiking/walking on hard packed snow and/or ice covered trails/roads with gradients generally not exceeding 12%. You can use them on steeper ice, but I think depending on the hardness/texture/consistency of the frozen surface, you are pushing your luck. These are tough enough to withstand some intermittent bare ground/road, but as always, I try to not push my luck with any over the shoe traction device running or walking on dry ground for prolonged periods.
Yaktrax Run
Sizes Small-XL
$40
The adjustable strap over the toe is a nice touch for security and stability.
Ideal use for the Yaxtrax Run is for running/hiking/casual walking on completely snow/ice covered flat, non technical surfaces like roads, sidewalks and maintained bike paths. If surfaces are uneven, the trail steep or off camber, the Run will struggle with secure traction, especially the coils in the heel. Additionally, any use off of snow/ice, especially rocky trail, will quickly degrade the exposed rubber and coils, so if looking for more durable versatility for rougher terrain, consider the Diamond Grip or Summit.
Reviewer
Jeff Valliere is a former pro cyclist who now runs and climbs the mountains of Colorado. He has been top 5 Masters, top 25 overall, at the Pike's Peak Marathon several times, finishing 2d Masters in 2015. Jeff loves vertical accumulating more than 500,000 vertical feet per year, has climbed all the Colorado 14's and 200 of the 13's and has held FKT on several.
The YakTrax were provided at no cost. The opinions herein are entirely the author's.
Jeff Valliere is a former pro cyclist who now runs and climbs the mountains of Colorado. He has been top 5 Masters, top 25 overall, at the Pike's Peak Marathon several times, finishing 2d Masters in 2015. Jeff loves vertical accumulating more than 500,000 vertical feet per year, has climbed all the Colorado 14's and 200 of the 13's and has held FKT on several.
The YakTrax were provided at no cost. The opinions herein are entirely the author's.
Photo Credit: Jeff Valliere
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I purchased this product a couple years ago and I tried to use them for the first time last week. The toe strap was not large enough to fit over my Altra Lone Peak shoes. I attempted to run in them and both toe straps folded under the shoe and I had to remove them to make it home. I contacted Yaktrax and they said they would not replace them. I do not recommend this product or Yaktrax/Impulse LLC.
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