Lawn Aerator Shoes – Easiest to USE Lawn Aerator Sandal, You only FIT Once. Ready for aerating Your Yard, Lawn, Roots & Grass – Comfort Design

Loved the quality. I have small feet so I had to redo the straps but having figured that out I was good to go. I also realized the spikes loosen after extended time. Carry the tightening tool in your pocket to tighten periodically. They get muddy and you don’t want to take them on and off. It takes patience to adjust to the stepping.

Update:Went to use this product for the second time. The triangle ring for the straps is warped out of shape and the straps are falling out. Cannot recommend if it breaks after a single use.Original:I have tried this product on part of my yard.Pro: they do seem to work, and were easy to put together. The soil has a lot of clay, and I didn't have much difficulty getting the nails completely in the groundCon: the nails and nuts keep popping out of the insertsConclusion: will work for a small yard, 1/4 acre may be the largest yard to use these on. I plan on trying to add another nut to the bottom of the boot to give the nails more stability, but will do that in the spring.

This device worn on an ankle high boot, as recommended, makes for a very heavy set of footwear and a very slow and tiring workout...not to mention that if you lose your balance, watch out!! And you have to put them on (a chore in itself) while sitting on or close to the lawn and very carefully stand up. The biggest nuisance is pulling up a clump of turf that sticks to several spikes if you happen to "walk" into a soft, moist patch. It's a pain to dislodge, but if you don't do it the aeration won't be effective. Enough of that!So, I came up with the idea of using the spikes to make an aerator tool, as shown in the pics, that I found easier, faster and far less tiring to use. It's made from 5 x12" 1/4 inch hardwood stock (not plywood), e.g., maple, and a single 8-foot piece of 2x2 pine (actual 1.5x1.5), and L-brackets for framing. I used 16 of the total 22 spikes. The unit is about 3' high and there's about 5-6" of space for my foot to press on the aerator plate. The brackets are attached to the plate with no. 10-24x1/2" machine bolts and nuts. The other L-brackets are attached to the framing with standard wood screws. To ensure maximum extension of the spikes through the plate I used a 5/8" spade bit to carefully drill a countersink hole so the heads would be flush with the surface, then used a 1/4" drill bit to enlarge the center hole for fitting the threaded part of the spikes through. The 5/8" diam. of the hole allows space for a 7/16" socket to hold the spike hex head as the nut is tightened on the other side with a 7/16 wrench. The edges of the handles are rounded with sandpaper for a more comfortable grip.My "redesigned" aerator works great. I step down in the space between the uprights and easily pull up and repeat as I slowly move around the lawn. If you press into soft, moist ground, rock the plate side to side and to and fro a little before pulling up slowly to avoid dislodging a piece of turf. If you do, just invert it and use a putty knife to pull the patch away from the spikes. Hell of a lot easier than dislodging a turf patch while wearing the aerator. I'll probably attach a screen door handle to the side of the upright to make it a little easier to invert it to clear the plate.For me... 76 years young...so much easier and more efficient than using the foot aerator.. And much less tiring!!! I tried to find these threaded nails on line, but so far haven't discovered any...may be a proprietary design. Ended up spending a lot of money just for the spikes. Oh well..

I was not a big fan of these. The straps on the shoes kept loosening up making for a serious awkward walk. Also a few of the needles have bent out of the plastic sole of the shoe. The actual buckles themselves are pretty cheap and came undone at points.Overall, these are a great idea, i just think they are cheaply made. I think they would do just fine for someone with an apartment or townhome lawn.

It was easy to assemble, and once you got kind of a rhythm going it worked pretty well. I used it in areas that were having a really hard time growing grass and areas that were walked on excessively. Come spring we hope to see some improvement.My only complaint was the toe spike bent and tore partially from the shoe. They do supply extra spikes so I changed it and tightened down but it was still a little loose from the larger hole created by the pressure of the bending spike.I have some roots and there is some granite above ground so there probably is some just below the surface so I guess I really can't complain . My 205lb body stepping down on submerged rock something had to give.I will use again in the spring when the ground is softer from the snowmelt

We were about to rent an aerator from the hardware store but decided to give these a try. When I opened the box all the pieces and assembly seemed daunting but actually it’s very easy to put together and is done in about 10 minutes. I’m impressed by the simplicity and quality of the pieces.I think these work best in work boots, which is why another reviewer may have problems with them slipping off. I found them easy enough to adjust and they stayed on. I love that they have three positions so they can fit my size 8 foot as well as my kids.They work very well and the little plugs that came up look like the same size plugs from the machine. My soil was fairly dry and packed and while it felt like trudging through mud they definitely worked. It was actually fun to do. I am so happy I bought these - I never write reviews on here but felt compelled to review these and give my thanks to the seller. Don’t hesitate to buy these.

Easy to use, just remember to have a chair nearby so you don't lose your balance. If the soil is a bit wet, some will stick to the underside of the "shoes".I've had good success with these. I work a relatively small area at a time, making sure not to move too quickly and give the spikes a chance to sink all the way into the ground. It has made a great difference in my formerly spotty lawn. The grass is now really lush.Don't think you can do your entire yard with these - you don't have the time or energy. For particular spots, they work really well. I recommend them highly.