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?
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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.
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They work extremely well in snow. In ice, you'll need to fit them with chains and maybe load them......
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
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I use them for running. I ran a trail 1/2 marathon in them last year in icy conditions and they worked great. Very good on ice and hardpack snow. In deep, soft snow they don't help much.
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I haven't tried them for trail running. I fish a lot from shore and tried them on slippery rocks, they worked fine but didn't hold the abuse. the chain broke away from the rubber holes. I don't recommend them if you're going to put them under a lot of stress. they might work just fine to walk from house to car or from parking lot to store.
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they are cheap....check out this link; http://www.rei.com/product/838205/atlas-elektra-923-snowshoes-womens no poles but better shoes... and if the brake REI will replace them.... you can get old ski poles at A garage sale or crags list.....
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The kahtoola microspikes would only be good for a run on snow packed areas. If there is bare concrete it would not be pleasant.
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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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I used mine for both car and city skating today. Also use it for jogging and XC skiing.
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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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I only used mine once. They were supposed to be for outdoors. they run really big. I got the 10 and it feels huge.
1360565
Better top stick with the sport model or buy a pair of Phillips ActionFit earhook headphones. Less expensive, and if you break them while running, you don't have to worry about breaking these. Personally, I haven't found that they fit well enough in my ear to run with, but I do like the sound accuracy. These are more for the listening experience than running in.
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Sorry I missed this earlier. I hope I'm not too late. I would believe so. I exercise in mine regularly. Though I am not a runner. They hold in place quite well.
902421
I live in PA and now it is winter! Have not had a chance to run in warm weather with these.
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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.
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I have used YakTrax Walk+ (this model), Walk, and Pro for hiking. They're great for a little bit of ice on the trail or lots of snow. The Pro works the best imo, since there are straps. The shape and different material in this model make them much easier to kick off while on the trail. If you're a more serious hiker I would recommend the "extreme" version with the steel spikes.
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I saw a brief video (perhaps @ the vendor's site?) which had a nice demo. Near the end of the "run" just do a little "fling" up. I find it works great with dry or wet snow. Just did a search - this demo looks good: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L9GgYKtBE9Q. PS: I also got the gravel attachment. Hope this is helpful. All the best. Pat