Half my journey to work is on ice and snow. The other half is on cleared, concrete sidewalks. Are they slippery on sidewalks that have been cleared.
825981
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.
825982
They are fine on cleared concrete and brick, but be careful on any slate or ceramic tiles, as those can be slippery.
825983
That was how my commute to work was. Half was in ice and snow and the other on sidewalks. These were perfect for that. I took them for an intense hiking trip around a bunch of frozen waterfalls - not good for that at all.
825984
No. The YakTrax are ok on dry pavement, you will just shorten their life. I always get an extra pair.
825985
My experience with the cleats has been great traction on ice and snow. I did not notice any slippage on cleared asphalt or concrete. However inside they are very slippery on hardwood and laminate floors so I recommend taking them off as soon as you enter a building.
1830652
Shelley, I had computer problems, sorry this answer took so long. Unfortunately, they still slide on hardwood floors. This hasn't been a problem for my grandchildren. All their trucks have been "plowed" through dirt. I'm still waiting to see how they clean up after the rough play.
460045
I suggest contacting Heat Trak directly. My first thought is that the gravel will ruin/puncture the Heat Trak. I ddn't find it slippery at all and I did not secure it so I could move it a bit. Most likely I'll add a 2nd this year. One idea although it may be costly, would be to put radiant heat under the gravel walkway if you really want to melt the snow and ice. But I would think gravel would provide an uneven surface which would be less dangerous(?) than a smooth surface.
1800808
My experience is that it is very slippery before going outside just after application but coming inside after a walk is not a problem.
508543
I have not had an issue with ice or snow. Last winter was very bad and they held up fine. The black foam actually helps with melting. Only issue I have had is will small leaves accumulating on top of the foam. Just keep them clean and you should be OK.
1303712
I am using the mats on my cement walk, brick stairs and brick entryway landing. I have not seen any discoloration. I have not secured the mats but they are heavy and haved stayed in place without any slipping. They are very effective at melting snow!
487002
mine has been covered in snow all winter and seems to be fine. great bench.
968271
The soles are not slippery, yes they have traction, I work outside, and I really appreciate having such a nice boot that is not heavy on the feet, comfortable and slips easily over my workshoes, I purchased the large size and maybe could have gone with medium, I take a size 8 1/2 women's work shoe, I have worn them in storms and working in the yard several times, and thank the dots for the boots further the price is right......
2270238
Sidewalks are good, rough surfaces not so much .. You have to focus on the path so you don't hit any rocks or crevices..
733954
Not so great in snow or ice. Snow tends to gather in the bottom treads, and that takes away any traction.
2135978
no, they are expensive BUT I have cycled through 2 winters on these in fresh snow, frozen snow rutted from tyres then frozen to ice, and fresh snow on top of ice underneath and I can confirm that they are 100% confidence inspiring. They are heavy and very hard work on tarmac but once the snow is there they seem to transform into a smooth grippy ride. You can 'make' them skid but I only did this to see where the limit was. Riding on sheet ice is a revelation, but if it is just the odd frosty morning commute you are worried about then these are overkill. IMHO they are full on snow/solid frozen slush tyres. no, they are expensive BUT I have cycled through 2 winters on these in fresh snow, frozen snow rutted from tyres then frozen to ice, and fresh snow on top of ice underneath and I can confirm that they are 100% confidence inspiring. They are heavy and very hard work on tarmac but once the snow is there they seem to transform into a smooth grippy ride. You can 'make' them skid but I only did this to see where the limit was. Riding on sheet ice is a revelation, but if it is just the odd frosty morning commute you are worried about then these are overkill. IMHO they are full on snow/solid... » Read More no, they are expensive BUT I have cycled through 2 winters on these in fresh snow, frozen snow rutted from tyres then frozen to ice, and fresh snow on top of ice underneath and I can confirm that they are 100% confidence inspiring. They are heavy and very hard work on tarmac but once the snow is there they seem to transform into a smooth grippy ride. You can 'make' them skid but I only did this to see where the limit was. Riding on sheet ice is a revelation, but if it is just the odd frosty morning commute you are worried about then these are overkill. IMHO they are full on snow/solid frozen slush tyres. « Show Less
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My Parents both use them for walking up and down snowy and icy steep blacktop and have told me that it is the best product they have used and that they feel stable on their feet. The heavy duty ones are a little more stable but these seem to do the job too.
1371344
Seems to have good traction on any surface. Except ice of course. Well worth the price.
1445659
I haven't really had any issues with drinks and bumpy sidewalks. I did make sure to put a stopper in the hot coffee cup just in case. Better safe than sorry.
1942364
The bars themselves are smooth powder coated. The step areas have holes similar to a cheese grater to provide traction and a solid footing in rain, snow, slush, and ice. Have them on my '11 4Runner, love them. Only annoyance, is the step area does get a lot of snow and slush stuck on it while driving in the snow. But a little stomp with your foot will clear them off.
1455041
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.
919187
Mmmm... they resist rain well, not under water of course I live in Texas way down south so I dont even know what snow look like lol. Im sure they will resist enough but hey you can always buy the eexpenssive ones. It is a great deal for heat and rain in the street.