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AnneRKey

Yaktrax pro vs. Yaktrax run: What's the difference in the real world?

I'm making out a christmas list and I wanted to put something on my list for running in the snow in Chicago. I'm still a noob to running, but I really like running in the cold weather and want to continue training through the winter (mostly so I don't get any fatter, what with all the hibernating and sweets eating in the next months). I would generally be running on sidewalks/ paved paths that have varying degrees of shoveledness. After looking at the two types of yaktrax listed in the title, I'm not sure what the real world difference is between the two, or which would be better for running on snow/ice covered sidewalks.

Posted Dec 9, 2013, 9:41 PM UTC

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hsxcstfhs 10:25 3.2k•

Look into screw shoes http://www.skyrunner.com/screwshoe.htm

Basically, unlike yatrax, they don't really get in the way when you're not on trails and are a hell of a lot cheaper. Also, while I personally put them in old shoes, you can also take them out once winter is over.

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KindergartenRedditor•

Sweet. I was going to buy a pair of the Yaktrax, but this looks better.

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gooseislandeinstein•

ive heard that running on yak trax is not an easy task and unless the surface your running on is constant youll take a step and fall. look into micro spikes.

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SuperKadoo•

The run ones are for really bad conditions, I really only wear them on trails. The front plate is designed to really catch into ice, and is way too much for road running unless you get hit with about 6 inches of snow and the entire way is ungroomed. The pro is much more versatile, it's still not ideal on changing terrain, but it's great for the days that they haven't groomed the roads yet and you can still do a substantial amount on groomed asphalt.

As mentioned, screw shoes might be a better option depending on what your winter looks like.

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