Yaktrax have been adequate for me on compact snow and ice. I also have kahtoolie brand microspikes that I use when hiking, where yaktrax wouldn't be adequate an

Yaktrax have been adequate for me on compact snow and ice. I also have kahtoolie brand microspikes that I use when hiking, where yaktrax wouldn't be adequate and crampons would be overkill, but they wouldn't be comfortable for walking around on icy roads and sidewalks.