2. YakTrax Run, $40 A combination of 1.4mm steel coils from mid-to rear-foot and six carbide steel spikes under the forefoot, held together by high-strength rubber and securing to your running shoes via Velcro strap over the forefoot. Right- and left-foot specific. 7.8 ounces per pair. Pros: Easy to pull on and off over shoes. The new "Run" version is lighter weight, more durable and less awkward when hitting hard ground than the YakTrax Pro, thanks to the carbide spikes (instead of coils) under the forefoot. Cons: Testers report the rubber toe strap slipping off occasionally, requiring readjustment mid-run. Be sure to get the right size to minimize this. Tester says: "These worked great in a couple inches of snow and on icy surfaces. They're loud and fairly crunchy-feeling on pavement, but it's nice that you can just take them off and carry them when you need to." 3. Due North Everyday Traction Aids, $15.99 Four tungsten carbide spikes under the forefoot and two under the heel are attached to a rubber compound said to retain elasticity in subzero temperatures.

3.84 ounces (size S/M). Pros: Perhaps the easiest to pull on and off of any shoe, this is simple, no-frills, inexpensive traction. If the spikes do wear out, it's easy to replace them yourself (and each pair comes with two extra spikes). Cons: When worn over road shoes, testers mentioned they could feel the rubber straps over their toes, and that the Traction Aids occasionally slipped off over the toe. Tester says: "I liked how easy these were to get on and off, and how super lightweight and minimal they are while still giving me great traction on ice, even around slick corners. These are decent, easy to use, and confidence-inspiring." 4. ICEtrekkers Diamond Grips, $41.95 "Diamond beads" are made of case-hardened steel alloy and strung on steel aircraft cable with biting edges facing different directions for grip. 9.5 ounces per pair. Pros: We found the Diamond Grips to provide excellent grip, and liked how, since each bead rolls on an axis, snow didn't clog.

They also proved durable, even when worn by larger runners on epic mountain runs over snow, ice, and rocks. Cons: Some found these too big and beefy for their liking, and thought it too much futzing to get a good fit on their shoe. Tester says: "I love these because they're all-terrain durable, snow doesn't collect in the grip, they're easy to get on and off, and fold up easy to store or carry with you."best running shoes for back problems 2013 5. Kahtoola MICROspikes, $59.95nike shoes for the beach A beefy elastomer with reinforced eyelets holds onto the heat-treated, stainless steel chains with 10 3/8th-inch long spikes underfoot--eight beneath the forefoot, and two beneath the rearfoot. nike leather shoes brown

12.7 ounces per pair (based on size medium). Pros: The "toothiest" traction of our test, these work great on snowy/icy mountain runs, and offer total sure-footedness on flat terrain, too. They've also proved extremely durable. Cons: This is serious traction that might be too much for some runners, or overkill in mild winter conditions.running shoe stores in utah county Tester says: "What I love is that I don't worry about them breaking, even when I run over rocks or short sections of asphalt. puma shoes price with photoThey're super durable, and I feel really confident in them. top rated budget running shoesI wear them even when the trail has sections of dirt instead of ice or snow, and I have no problems."

A Deluxe IceSpike package comes with 32 spikes made of patented, heat-hardened composite material, plus one "precision ICESPIKE" tool. IceSpikes can be installed into any shoe's outsole, and placement recommendations are found on icespikes.net. The tool that comes with makes installation quick and easy. See next slide for review. 7. IceSpikes, installed ($24.95 for spikes and tool) Icespike recommends fitting each shoe with 12 spikes. Pros: The composite material of IceSpikes is harder and more durable than sheet metal screws from the hardware store. The deep-groove design of the screw head is self-cleaning, so there's no build-up of snow and ice. They screw into any shoe easily, and unscrew just as easily, leaving your shoes unharmed. Cons: At $25, these are more expensive than screws from the hardware store. And since they're fixed onto your shoe until you unscrew them, you have to take off your shoes to walk on most indoor surfaces. Tester says: "I couldn't believe how easy it was to install these.

It took me no time at all, and was actually kind of fun. Way easier than using a drill and sheet metal screws, and made me totally sure-footed on snow and ice." 8. Asics Arctic 4 WR, $120 A water-resistant upper on an Asics trail shoe with 9mm-long steel spikes built into the outsole--six under the forefoot and four under the rearfoot. GEL cushioning systems in the midsole, and stability for slight under-, to severe overpronators. 13.1 ounces (men's 9); 11.5 ounces (women's 7). Pros: This is a well-built Asics shoe trail shoe that provides support and comfort. Built-in traction eliminates futzing with pull-on devices. Shoes come with a wrench to remove spikes for replacement, or for dry-season use (when swapped with blanks). Cons: The spikes don't transition well to pavement; they're prominent enough that runners felt them underfoot when running on hard ground. Some testers noted slippage on patches of solid ice. Tester says: "On the snow and crunchy ice I had good traction, and the shoes were comfortable.

My foot remained warm in the water-resistant upper, but not too warm." 9. Icebug Pytho2 BUGrip, $169 Seventeen tungsten carbide studs are built into the outsole of this water-resistant running shoe. "Dynamic" studs retract slightly upon hitting solid surfaces, like rocks or pavement. This neutral shoe has a 5mm off-set. 12.4 ounces (men's size 9); 11.4 ounces (women's size 7) Pros: Durable carbide studs offer awesome grip on ice and snow, and retract slightly when hitting rocks or pavement--the most comfortable running on pavement or hard surfaces of any traction devices tested. Cons: Since studs are built-in, you have to take off the shoes before walking on most indoor surfaces, or on a wooden porch or deck. Tester says: "Aside from the awesome, retracting studs that make this shoe a great winter choice, the Pytho2 is still pretty lightweight for a shoe with traction. And I like that it has a 5mm drop." 10. Icebug Heros, $119; Icebug’s Trail BUGweb ($24.95)