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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I actually own a pair of Asics, but not running shoes. I have the Duomax GT2160. They have pretty good arch support, so I never put a pair of Powersteps inside them. As I was replying to your question, I checked it out, and the Powersteps fit just fine. I think I'll order another pair and use them with the Asics also. The other shoes that I wear with the Powersteps are the Propet Walking II shoes and Aravon from New Balance. Hope this helps.
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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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about to find out in a couple weeks :)i don't have high hopes for them, offroad tires aren't usually that great for snow. i prefer to use actual winter tires, like my bridgestone blizzaks. i bought these Nittos as a summer set.
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I used them hiking on icy trails in Craftsbury Vermont, but trails were on fairly level ground, not mountainous. They worked well.
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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.
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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
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I would not think they would hold up for running. I only used them for walking and snowblowing the drive. They broke after one season. Worked really well-but I will not pay that much for such a short span of time again.
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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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Yaktraxs are great they work on ice and snow. I have worn them on the drive way with out slipping at all, i am sure it the same on concrete.OF course they will wear out quicker on concrete. They are easy to put on and take off so it may be better if you take them off.
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I do not run as I have bad knees, but these have kept me warm in cold, windy conditions. You need to evaluate your personal winter warmth requirements. Running itself will generate body heat, and you probably don't want to get too warm. They are lightweight, but just a little bulky. They work well for my needs.
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I got the QG 2828, which is for more icy roads than snowy roads. It has "tits " on each link and would not advise running these on just snow! To answer your question, when you login to Amazon, serch the tire chains, and it should have a link somewhere on it so you can ciew tire sizes. If you live where the roads are icy, then yes, the QG2828 would be your ticket. Regular chains for the front. Cause 30MPH is the fastest you will be able to go with any chains. Any more questions, feel free to ask! Enjoy
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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.
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They work extremely well in snow. In ice, you'll need to fit them with chains and maybe load them......
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Good. They will give you a little bit of traction to get you moving again. They don't slip much, if at all, on ice.
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Sorry, I have no idea. Perhaps you can contact the Ice Trekkers company and they can tell you. Good luck.
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Better. I ran a 50k in the socks and my VFFs. I also wear both on runs over half-marathon distances. I found my legs feel much better over the course of a run, and I have no issues when wearing them with VFFs. In fact, I'd say I prefer their texture over regular Injinjis while wearing my VFFs.