DenForste Lawn Aerator Shoes for Grass - Pre-Assembled Grass Aerator Shoes for Lawn - Soil Yard Aerator Tool for Aerating Patio Garden

I feel so silly stomping around the yard in these, but I tell you what- they work!! My poor yard is so compacted, I’ve been fighting to get grass to grow for 5 years. I used these a handful of times this spring, and everywhere I aerated, the grass spread out and took over- quickly! The design of the Velcro straps is fairly easy to use. I’m glad it came with a little spade for cleaning, because compacted soil and dead leaves build up in the spikes pretty fast. Be careful cleaning them! The metal on metal can cause some slippage when you’re using force to remove dirt, and I cut myself on the spade, not the spikes. These suckers are sharp, too. I stepped on some old slate tiles buried under the grass and these punctured clean through them. I do recommend, but they only work if you actually put them on and use them. They aren’t a multitasking tool, like golf shoes would be.

I ordered these to prep my yard for grass seeding. They worked fine for what I needed. My only issue is the nylon strap that goes over the arch of the shoe broke, where the strap threads through the aerator shoe base, for the left shoe.

I've purchased other spike shoes like these but the reviews seem to suggest that these are the real deal - and they are! Very pleasantly surprised how easy they were to put on and use. The velcro straps work well and never slipped or loosened. I developed my own "walking" style with these to aerate a golf green I have in my yard. It can be a bit tedious but really only took me about 30 minutes to do. You have to walk almost like trudging through snow - to make an effort with each step to lift your leg up. Found a few muscles I didn't realize I had. It was not really tiring but I paused about 5 times to give my newly-found hip muscles a rest. Afterwards I examined the shoes and there was no damage and everything came out clean. They are very sturdy as they have a strong metal base. Really glad I got them.

I love these! So far they’re holding up real well. I got these from Amazon today! Shipping was fast since I ordered well after midnight ET last night. I strapped them over some old winter boots that I now wear while doing yard work and as a woman of size 10/11 they fit perfectly with plenty of length for bigger feet. I started trying them on in the house and then figured I might as well go out to the backyard to rely test them out! These not disappoint at all. They really work best when walking in a marching motion, making deliberate steps straight down and picking your feet straight up. Even when I started being a little less careful and had lapsed into regular walking motion, I was ok. Those times when I wasn’t as careful,’or when I happened to step on a stony area, I was quickly reminded to lift those legs, all the while pulling a wheelie cart behind me for support. I’m pleased to say that the spikes have not collected any mud at all, even though my soul is a bit soft from recent days of heavy rain. This is a great product! so far it works as described… the proof is how well the soil will respond to the aeration. Will provide updates.

The DenForste Lawn Aerator Shoes have got some seriously sharp nails, which is great for soil aeration, though the straps look a bit flimsy. The recommended shoe sizes are women’s 6-10 and men’s 6-9, and I appreciate the honesty. If your shoe size is a bit bigger by 1-2 sizes, they’ll still work, but don’t expect a perfect fit. For example, I wear a men's 9, and my shoes are bigger than the aerator foot, which you can see in my video. I loved how easy it was to walk around in these, whether I had boots or sneakers on. I tested both, and they stayed on just fine. But these aren’t going to replace a machine aerator. I used them for about 10 sessions of an hour each, and they’re great for small areas with high foot traffic, like a garden entrance. But covering more than 2,000 sq ft in a day? That’s pushing it. One thing to note: if you walk around with these after cutting your hedge, the fallen leaves can get stuck in the spikes and block them from penetrating the soil. It’s better to clean up the leaves first! From my experience, these shoes work best after mowing the grass. If you’re expecting them to dig deep, it depends on your soil’s compactness and your weight. They won’t go deep unless the lawn is still developing or has some areas needing special attention. So, if you’re looking to maintain a small patch of lawn or have some problem spots, these are perfect for you. But if you’re aiming for large-scale aeration, you’re better off renting a machine.

The shoes perform as advertised. Great for small and hard to get to areas. Not hard to use and gets you out walking which is great for those seeking a moderate work out routine.

Used it while I was trimming down my lawn. Worked well and in expected quality.

One side was okay and stayed on my runner when I walked, the other side did not have the correct straps and would come off when I walked - not happy !

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