I wanted to purchase them to run in, I'm training for a 1/2 marathon &amp; yaktrax all sold out. Are icetrekkers intended for running, or only walking/hiking?
236585
You can very much run in these!! We had them tested for both running/walking together.
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I'm not sure of the answer, but if you go to their website and do the contact us link, they responded to my email question within 48 business hours and were very thorough. I definitely think they will be sturdier than yaktrax.
957306
i do nor use them for ice fishing. i walk on an icey road 1/2 mile roundtrip for the mail 6 days a week and they are great in any ice.
81641
It wouldn't be bad, I would stick to running or cross trainer for that tho. These shoes are more rigid and better used for outside. You don't want to wear out your good hikers inside on a treadmill....
115847
I have used them on ice/mud/gravel mix and they should be fine for mud/gravel only. You can also try shoes that have a Five Ten Stealth (sticky) Rubber sole. I have used some from the Five Ten company that are great on stream crossings, mix of snow/rain/mud/gravel while hiking.
209318
No. These are Icetreckers and I have a pair and am very satisfied with them. I live in Michigan and have had several opportunities to use them already. Very satisfied
281752
They should be good for snow and ice with the aggressive tread design but I'm in Az and haven't taken them in snow yet.
296020
I am partially paralyzed and use these to build up strength with leg exercises. They're kind of 'poofy' but you CAN cinch them pretty tightly with the velcro straps so they dont slide up and down. They're larger and bulkier than ankle weights which are a pre-set weight though. I think for running or walking I'd prefer something a bit more sleek. These are perfect for my stationary exercises, but I don't think I'd choose them for running.Just my personal preference. Hope this helps!
236578
not sure what they are intended for but I use them for running just fine. The reali diamond trekkers that have cylinders in them, not chains
1243480
Yes, you must be careful in putting these on before venturing outside. I always make it a point to sit on the step and put them on my running shoes to ensure I dont scratch up my wood floors, small price to pay when I get the traction needed to do my long runs in snow and ice conditions.
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Sorry i just walk my dogs - no running. I would have thought they would be ok, but depending on the thickness of the soles of the shoes you are using you might feel the studs so it might not be very comfortable after a while. They are very stable though so you wouldn't slip!
236587
I use them for jogging, but I am not doing anything longer than 6-7 miles. I use them on fairly structured trail running shoes (goretex) so that the upper rubber band that holds the metal chain part does not collapse the shoe or put pressure on my foot. I can, over some miles start to feel the pressure against the sole, but that would be true of any traction device. I broke my ankle running on ice two years ago, and I am not taking any chances.
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In my experience and other service member experience, you have to be careful with that bit of rubber in the middle of the sole that connects the springs to the studs and the two rubber bits at the toe. This was just with running. I would not recommend them for hiking, but would stick to something with chains.
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Tammy bought the ICEtrekkers for me, her husband. I wear about a size 11 shoe. She purchased an XL size trekker. They have a rubber "edging" that the metal chain connects too. The rubber stretches to fit the shoe. I don't know what else to tell you. I don't know what size to tell you for women. They work great in snow and really good on ice. I hope this helps.
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I have been able to fit these over all kinds of running shoes. I have Nike Free's and Asics for running which is my primary use, but I've even slipped them on my Hunter rain boots when it's slick out & I want something taller for walking the dog. I'm wearing a small in the YakTrax Pro and wear a women's 9-9.5. The rubber has a ton of give so you should be able to fit them as long as you get the right size of YakTrax. Check their website if you want more detailed sizing info.
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The Garmin Edge is intended for cycling use. It has far more bells and whistles than a runner or hiker may want to use. Garmin makes a product for runners called a Forerunner worn as a watch and is less expensive than a Garmin 810. A hiker would better advise what is best to use for off-road hiking. I would not buy a Garmin 810 for running or hiking.
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I had problems on my first marathon a few years back and then I bought a pair of the standard green ones a couple year ago. I've since used them for training and have had NO issues with feet getting numb, sore or even arches getting 'worn out'. I recently used the green ones on my marathon last year and I can't complain... they worked AWESOME, no tired feet! I use them over the socks and readjusted the ties on my shoes. I will be purchasing the blue ones soon and hopefully they work just as well. By the way, I've had the green ones for a couple years now and it is still in great shape, use them weekly. I had problems on my first marathon a few years back and then I bought a pair of the standard green ones a couple year ago. I've since used them for training and have had NO issues with feet getting numb, sore or even arches getting 'worn out'. I recently used the green ones on my marathon last year and I can't complain... they worked AWESOME, no tired feet! I use them over the socks and readjusted the ties on my shoes. I will be purchasing the blue ones soon and hopefully they work just as well. By the way, I've had the green ones for a couple years now and it is still in great shape, use... » Read More I had problems on my first marathon a few years back and then I bought a pair of the standard green ones a couple year ago. I've since used them for training and have had NO issues with feet getting numb, sore or even arches getting 'worn out'. I recently used the green ones on my marathon last year and I can't complain... they worked AWESOME, no tired feet! I use them over the socks and readjusted the ties on my shoes. I will be purchasing the blue ones soon and hopefully they work just as well. By the way, I've had the green ones for a couple years now and it is still in great shape, use them weekly. « Show Less
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I did some research on the YakTrax site and it looks like there are Pro and Extreme versions that would be more suited for hiking. I am a hiker so I was considering these but now I'm thinking that I should get one of the other versions.