If you told me, prior to the #SNOMG situation of today, that I'd embrace the hideous beast of a product pictured above, I would have told you that your pants were on FIRE. But the reality is that dire weather calls for desperate style measures and Yaktrax, pictured above, are a winter essential, even for a city-dweller like myself.
These nifty textured rubber and coiled steel contraptions are actually a low-tech traction device, which stretches over the soles of your shoes. Obviously, heels or cute flats are out of the question here, but they do work well over sneakers, winter boots or Uggs, which are my shoe of choice for packed snow and icy conditions (what can I say - warmth is a priority in my life.)
Though they looked a bit ridiculous, Yaktrax made me feel infinitely more stable when walking on the icy sidewalks in my neighborhood. In fact, I could walk at close-to-normal speed instead of taking tiny, tentative steps. In my busy world, those extra few moments shaved off my commute to and from work alone are worth the $19.95 investment (and not falling on my ass is priceless.)
WInter is hopefully coming to a close soon, but if there's more snow in your forecast, I'd urge you to pick up Yaktrax. Available at REI.com.
FTC Disclosure: Product received for potential review.
