OutdoorType

Continuing the winter weather advisory theme of the day, I bring you this, my annual reminder/endorsement for Yaktrax.

Several have scoffed at the idea of strapping rubber bands with integrated patented metal coils to their feet, but all scoffing and skepticism stops after a short trial that turns previously treacherous hillsides and parking lots into No Slip Zones.

Because they’re super easy to put on, come winter my pair of Yaktrax are always waiting for me at the front door or somewhere in my car, ready to provide traction at a moment’s notice. The difference between wearing them and not wearing them is like night and day.

So whether you’re walking short distances from home to car to office or are navigating miles of the mean streets in the Big City, Yaktrax are probably something you’ll want to purchase (and sooner rather than later… Weather.com has snow starting at 6am tomorrow).