<p>This is supposed to be a Christmas gift for my H so please, Shhhhhh…</p>
<p>There is apparently some kind of a net like thing that you put over your running shoes to use them in winter. It makes them less slippery - has some kind of little protruding things that increase your contact with the surface???
Obviously, I have no idea what I am talking about. Any help would be greately appreciated :)</p>
<p>Whoa, traction nets sound t-e-r-r-i-b-l-e!!! But then, that’s just me. If I HAD to run in slippery conditions, I’d be inclined to either buy a specialized winter running shoe like the Soloman SpeedCross 2 Trail Running Shoe (as an example), or use the following “trick” on my existing running shoes: </p>
<p>[The</a> Screw Shoe: The best way to run on packed snow and ice!](<a href=“Skyrunner.com [BONK! Error: 404 - Page not found]”>The Screw Shoe: The best way to run on packed snow and ice!)</p>
<p>You may want to check out the traction options (like YakTraks) at ems.com</p>
<p>Good luck!</p>
<p>[YakTrax</a> Pro Ice & Snow Traction Device from ActiveForever.com](<a href=“http://www.activeforever.com/p-2002-yaktrax-pro-ice-snow-traction-device.aspx]YakTrax”>http://www.activeforever.com/p-2002-yaktrax-pro-ice-snow-traction-device.aspx)</p>
<p>YakTrax seem to be what is used the most according to my running forums.</p>
<p>The Screw Shoe and Yak Tracks? LOL! Yak Tracks sounds like a bluetooth device for runners, and I wont even comment on the other. Sounds like you want crampons.</p>
<p>I’m a runner, but I live in San Diego, so snow and ice traction is not a big issue here.</p>
<p>Other gift ideas for runners: wrist-GPS to track your running progress, wearable wrist heart-rate monitor, wearable lighting for running when its dark out.</p>
<p>I’d also recommend the wearable heart-rate monitor. JMH runner’s O.</p>
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<p>Thanks for the great idea, NewHope33! I’m definitely trying this out with a pair of old running shoes. After the first snowstorm of the season, my running trail always gets several large icy patches that remain frozen until spring. I’ve fallen on my backside in previous years more times than I care to admit. I don’t like the other traction options I’ve tried in the past, but the screw shoe looks like a winner. Again, thanks!!!</p>
<p>Another gift if your H has an I-pod is the Nike + attachment (one part goes in Nike+ shoes and the other is attached to the I-pod). The device keeps track of your mileage and specific training runs, time, and pace. I got one for Christmas last year and I love it.</p>
<p>I don’t have a great answer for you, but if you peruse the forums at rw.com (Runner’s World) I’m sure you’ll find an answer. Use the search function at the top and you should have some ideas in no time! (Check out the RW Dailies, the blog near the top left, for some good laughs/stories through out the day)</p>
<p>D uses hers all the time - they are called Stabilicers, maybe if you google that you will find some places that sell them…good luck!</p>
<p>Crampons sound painful!</p>
<p>Thank you for all the ideas ! :)</p>
<p>I am a rep for Inov-8 shoes, so take this with the appropriate grain of salt. I wear my Inov-8 shoes all the time, and have not slipped on the occasional ice we get here. The shoes were designed by the British for the sport of fell-running, which is trail running on the fells (moors) in all kinds of conditions. I find the shoes provide excellent traction.</p>
<p>I also remember people in Massachusetts using the YakTrax or something similar for winter running. That was a long time ago ;)</p>