What are YakTrax?
EcoTrekkers have tried all sorts of traction devices in the winter, and hands-down we all agree that the YakTrax Pro is the way to go!
The YakTrax Pro has been designed for the active winter person that needs increased durability while working, running or hiking. The Pro is made of a 100% natural rubber blend designed to give you increased durability and strength. The Pro comes with a removable performance strap to help keep your YakTrax in place during use. The coils are stainless steel and are handwound to give you 360 degrees of traction on ice and snow.
You can find your Yaks at the EcoTrek Store on this website, or at places like Dick’s Sporting Goods, Gazelle's, MC Sports, etc. Make sure you get the PRO version, not the walkers, or you’ll be buying another pair before winter is done.
Once you get your Yaks, take care of them! In the past we've had several EcoTrekkers just leave them on their athletic shoes all winter long -- according to the peeps at YakTrax, this is a bad idea, and having them constantly stretched between hot and cold temperatures will break down the rubber faster.
You want them to fit SNUG. To put them on, start with the TOE end, then take the heel end and stretch it out and across your shoe, quickly pulling it up to snap onto the back. Adjust the rubber so it looks similar to the photo shown -- not all skewed to one side. That way they’ll wear more evenly.
SMALL: Men's 5 to 8.5, Women's 6 to 10.
MEDIUM: Men's 9 to 11, Women's 10.5 to 12.5.
LARGE: Men's 11.5 to 13.5, Women's 13 to 15.
X-LARGE: Men's 14+, Women's 15.5+.
If the YakTrax will be worn over heavy boots, add 1-2 sizes to your normal shoe size.
