YAKTRAX ® are the simplest , most effective winter footwear devices for walking on packed snow and ice . Named after the sure-footed Tibetan Yak , these traction devices secure over most types of footwear and work to keep you safe and upright in spite of the elements . With various models , there is a Yaktrax device for everyone , from pedestrians to the elderly to outdoor workers to serious athletes . Yaktrax provides winter traction for all you do .