Bond 9215 Green Giant Spiked Aerator Shoes

Reviews of Bond 9215 Green Giant Spiked Aerator Shoes

1.) like a walk in a park
Reviewed by: JayKel Lansing, MI
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Cheap and does the job well. I have been using this product while doing stuff in my lawn and it erates well. Just strap it in your shoes and your set. You can see the difference of an aerated healthy lawn.

2.) Super Sharp - And Ready To Go!
Reviewed by: J. Stockmann St. Louis, MO USA
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Received promptly - and all I had to do was put them on ... others I'd bought in the past I had to assemble ... that was a nice touch.... they look odd when you're walking with them, but they really do a nice job...


3.) Seem to have helped my lawn
Reviewed by: I <3 Electronix WB, MI
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I used these for the first time this spring. They really did seem to improve the lawn. You must walk slowly and you must lift your feet straight up to ensure you don't get stuck or fall. Also, make sure to wear socks as the straps over the top of your foot can cause the foot to get raw depending on how large the lot is/how long you walk in them. I would recommend them. They are very easy to use and as mentioned, did seem to improve the health of the lawn.

4.) good quality and cheap
Reviewed by: Paco Mexico
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good product for the price, as always amazon send the things very quickly. you can install the aerators very easy and walk in the grass. hope this help.

5.) Bond 9215 Green Giant Spiked Aerator Shoes
Reviewed by: D. Eskridge
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The Bond 9215 Green Giant Spiked Aerator Shoes once I got them secure on my feet. I recommend that you wear them with work boots because tennis shoes don't work well with the product. Great product and idea.

6.) Aerator shoes only for small area.
Reviewed by: NVW NV USA
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They work as advertised, no more, no less. Not really very useful. I didn't expect much, so I'm not disappointed. Would be effective for a small yard.

7.) Just what you'd expect
Reviewed by: bubulldog20 Fishers, IN
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These are very reasonably priced and work just as advertised, no more and no less.

8.) Great shose
Reviewed by: W. Alexander Ms.
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they work as they said they would.Long over 2in. spikes and metal buckle for strap. From Northern tool great shose

9.) Great for what they are
Reviewed by: wgeoff
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I am not sure why the reviews are so horrible. These are cheap, plastic shoes, with spikes on the bottom. Give the yard a good watering, or wait till it rains. The straps arent great, but after a few tries you will get then to fit perfectly. Planted grass and clover with these, and they worked great.

10.) Good Shoes...
Reviewed by: Dmitry
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Good shoes. I used them to do an epoxy coating in my garage. Left no marks ...

11.) Works
Reviewed by: KMF
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A slightly large man should only use one shoe at a time, but generally, we used these to plant grass seeds where we couldn't get grass to take before. It worked.



12.) Lawn Aerator Sandals
Reviewed by: Jbrown VA
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The item arrived as ordered, and is great considering the low cost of the product. The product is great for small projects/area. I would not recommend for large areas. Be aware of the condition of your soil. Mine have small rocks under the topsiol which caused the spikes to slightly bend.

13.) Over- im happy
Reviewed by: Pro-reader Long Island, New York
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The product wasn't expensive to begin with. It did its job and made holes on the ground as I walked around. As other reviewers stated, the straps are hard to maintain on, but once you get used to it, it becomes no problem. I had dirt collect under the shoe and around the nails so it kind of made it hard to walk but its normal if your pulling dirt and making holes. The nails are sturdy... I weigh over 300 ibs and it holds up as I walk around on the sidewalk (concrete).

14.) good for the price
Reviewed by: avalanchd CA, USA
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Be careful when tightening the straps, the plastic buckle will break if you pull to hard on it. Once the straps are correctly threaded the shoes never came off my feet. I was even able to use one of the shoes with only one strap (the rear strap), will probably fix the other strap with velcro so it doesn't flop around.

15.) Ok for the price
Reviewed by: Dave Wellesley, MA United States
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Not bad for the price. A lot of folks complain about the straps, but actually they are ok - you just need to know how to use them and there were not any directions. Same straps as on my bike rack for the car. Worked well with work boots. And the lawn looks pretty good.

16.) Works Well
Reviewed by: N. L.
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It works pretty well. You just have to put them on really tight and be ready to do a lot of walking. I was able to see some real improvement until the drought and the heat set in. Maybe next year I will get the lawn looking even better.

17.) Easy results
Reviewed by: Mabindi Milwaukee WI, USA
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This product is ideal for someone with a small lawn who can wear the shoes and aerate the lawn while cuuting grass with a push lawn mower.

18.) Green Giant Spiked Aerator Shoes
Reviewed by: Guy Keith
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I was hesitant to order these spike shoes because of some of the negative responses I have read. But, the set I got had metal buckles on them, so I had no problems with anything breaking. You need to make sure to put the straps through the buckles several times to make sure they don't come loose. For some reason I had to tighten the right shoe several times while the left side never came loose. Overall, the spikes worked well. Make sure to water whatever area you are going to do prior to using them. It will help them sink in better. Also, be ready for a good leg workout. Overall, I am satisfied with these and would recommend them. The grass is coming back where I aerated it. I fertilized and watered the areas really well (keep watering for several days).

19.) Do not use during Thunderstorm!
Reviewed by: Sharon Meltzer Atlanta, GA
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Spikes go easily into ground when ground is wet, like when it's raining. However, DO NOT USE DURING THUNDERSTORM !!!!

20.) works ok
Reviewed by: A. Reece
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it works preety good. they are sharp spikes on the end so it goes in nicely

21.) Not what I expected
Reviewed by: OldSchoolGeek USA
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I purchased them for working in garden which gets slippery, to help slow down my packing the dirt. They are too big... wish there were three or four sizes to allow me to have something a little more 'my foot size' rather than size 17 mens or so. I wish in a picture they had shown them ON a shoe clad foot. The product itself is well made for the price but it's not up to the reason I purchased them. And I have lost them in the patch. If you do not have any foot or ankle problems and a larger foot these would be great for the task, and, not trying to use them in a clayey soil. If you purchase be aware of the size of your new 'footprint' and that they can get stuck. I am not dissatisfied with the product itself, the money I paid was well worth it, the vendor was prompt about shipping, and I would deal with them again, but be warned that they may be awkward to use and hard to stay on, and if they 'glue down' you will have to leave them and get them up, off your feet. I have not tried them on lawn.

22.) takes some practice and patience
Reviewed by: J. Roberts Lansdale, PA USA
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These seem like a good idea, but the spikes are so long that it's hard to walk. You have to pull straight up with your foot, to avoid ripping out pieces of sod. If the ground is a little wet, these get caked up with mud pretty quickly.

That said, I use these instead of buying a larger tool, and find that with a little practice, they work fairly well.


23.) Troubled straps.
Reviewed by: Smokeater Hawaii
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In order to use these shoes effectively they have to be on really tight, especially at the heel. Otherwise, they come loose and flop around or your feet come out of the straps. The buckles on the straps are very weak. After tightening the straps to get a solid fit, the buckles broke. Because I didn't want to go through the trouble of shipping this product back, I modified the straps to stay in place. After walking around the yard many times over a period of a couple of weeks with the shoes on, the grass seems to be responding to the loosening of the soil. The shoes even broke up some of the thatch. Overall, I believe that if this product had more durable buckles on the straps it would be a good buy.

24.) Re-strap and carry a long stick
Reviewed by: Carl G. Greene Atlanta, GA
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These shoes work great, but only after replacing the straps with much stronger straps. Also, carry a paint stir-stick or other longish stick for easy cleaning between steps, as these pick up and collect the muddy parts easily.

25.) Good idea - Awkward to use
Reviewed by: J. Antalvari
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Aeration shoes are great in theory and with some practice can work. However, my feet slid out of the shoes on the fourth step and the strap broke when I tried to put them back on. I have now rigged the shoes to work. Be careful, don't draw the straps too tight. The buckle is plastic and breaks easily.

26.) Spiked Heels
Reviewed by: T. Kubic Charles Town, WV
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For the most part the sandals are functional unless the ground is too hard. The soles are also a bit stiff. Cost factor was fabulous! Shipping costs were outrageous!

27.) broken buckle
Reviewed by: Marzoomy Seattle, WA
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As soon as I strapped these on to my shoes, a buckle broke. The buckles are made of cheap plastic, not metal. The rest of the item seems to be made very well though. I can work around this by knotting the straps as the closures are cut very long.

28.) WINGB
Reviewed by: Becky A. Williams Red Wing, MN
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These aerator shoes where a little big and I wear a size 9 in women's. Once I got them on and started walking around, the straps seemed to loosen as I walked. If you are looking for a super cheap alternative to a machine aerator go for it but if you can afford the machine skip these shoes.

29.) Aerating Spikes
Reviewed by: C. Brown Denver, Colorado
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I think the concept for these shoes is amazing. However, the straps just ruin it. They never stay on. You walk about 10 steps and have to continually keep tightening the straps. If these straps had some sort of locking mechanism, I would give them an A+. To keep securing these straps is frustrating and makes the purchase not really worth the effort.

30.) Just about OK
Reviewed by: seeram
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All the previous reviews are correct. The straps are too long. But you do not have to yank it so hard that it would break. One can find a way to keep them on without much difficulty. I tested a small portion of my yard and it has given good results. The real test will come this fall when I try the whole yard.

31.) AERATOR SANDALS
Reviewed by: J. kale carolina
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Overall the product is great except the plastic buckles broke after a few uses, and they need to use a strap with velcro ends.

32.) Marginal Product
Reviewed by: D. Granoski
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Shoes too small for anyone with a decent size foot. Company had no symphathy when called and complained! Did some rework with them to fit over shoe. Would not deal with company again.

33.) Hard to walk. Straps bust easily.
Reviewed by: Gadget Man Hartford, CT
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You need big solid shoes or these won't work. If you tighten the straps too much, which you have to do to stop them from coming off, they will break. If you have thin grass, the dirt will stick to your aerotor shoes; tearing up your lawn.

34.) Garden Aerating Sandals
Reviewed by: J. PUENTE San Antonio, TX
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The Sandals did not perfrom as expected. The strap retaining clips broke during use and I was unable to continue use of them. I have not contacted the seller, but I will.
The tool provided did not allow for easy assembly.
Because the nuts were of poor quallity it was difficult to tighten properly. I used my own tools and was successful at that point. It took quite some time to fully assemble and the instruction manual provided was of no use.

If the clips had been made from metal it would have been the perfect tool for my lawn.
I would probably not recommend it for others for purchase.

35.) I love the concept, but...
Reviewed by: T. Fisher
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I thought this was a great idea, and it still could be. Two problems: The straps are too cheap. I've broken two of them by just tugging on them a little too hard while trying to make them tight enough. And the nails need to be tapered. As they are, they quickly fill up with debris as you walk around, making you have to stop and clean them. I think they would self-clean if the nail was a little wider at the top than at the point.

36.) poor construction
Reviewed by: M. Mcdaniel
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It seemed like a great product. An easy way to aerate while mowing the lawn. The first time I put the sandals on, before stepping off the deck onto the lawn, the buckles on the left sandal broke. Good idea, poor construction.

37.) Nice concept - Poor design
Reviewed by: Another Consumer California
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If your foot is anything bigger than 8.5 mens, then don't even bother! Even with a smaller foot, you probably won't be able to use them with modern tennis shoes, as they won't fit. There must be a reason that the photo on the box pictures a person wearing loafers - When's the last time you mowed your lawn wearing dress shoes? Then there's the strapping system with its completely useless instructions. Did the person that designed the system actually try it out to see if it works? I don't think so! Bottom line - Save your money or just get a Rubik's Cube, it's easier to figure out and would probably fit better on your foot.

38.) Good idea, poor design..
Reviewed by: Hookebine Rocket City, AL
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I got them yesterday and I tried them immediately. I can confirm the most of the reviewers opinion: the straps are the worst part. They are way to long and need a design improvement. After some time of spike walking they come loose, they need to have a FASTEX quick release buckle. The heels of the spike soles are way too low. Using both soles at the same time needs some walking practice. Do not forget a stool to attach them to your shoes and start walking - Moist dirt sticks to the soles stay in gras areas.
Now using them for 6 months I had to replace the complete attachment straps because the buckles broke. I bought real good straps at an outdoor shop for climbing/hiking and attached Perungia 1' Fastex buckles. Once adjusted to the shoe, I used to wear mid size hiking boots and attach the rear strap behind the shoe flap - now they working fine.


39.) Aerator Shoes
Reviewed by: lulu
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My only concern with this product is looking like a huge buffoon in my front yard. Anyone had that problem yet?

40.) Come off your feet too easily
Reviewed by: Woodsman
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I've tried using these aerator sandals multiple times, and it is always the same outcome: I'm able to get them fastened securely using the original straps, but after about 10 minutes of pushing my lawn mower around, they start coming off.

Up until they come off, the sandals work fine. The sandals are sturdy, and the spikes are able to penetrate into my soil. But being limited to ten minute intervals is a big bummer. I really think a lawn aerating shoe should be just that--an actual shoe or boot you wear, which would prevent the product from slipping off your feet.

Bottom line: I would not have purchased this product in the first place had I known how easily they slip off my shoes.

41.) Strap too long
Reviewed by: Andrew Dedinsky NJ USA
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I was disappointed the straps were way to long.
It did not make sense why then were so long. I cut them but I cut one too much. It was a pain.

42.) disa-point-ing
Reviewed by: green thumb CT
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I was disappointed with these spike shoes, even though they weren't very expensive. The straps did not secure the shoes very well over my shoes, even when I adjusted them properly. I pulled one of the straps tighly and the plastic nylon buckle snapped. Bottom line, when I did get them to fit and stay attached, I had to walk very carefully to avoid them falling off completely. The average person is not going to want to deal with it. The spikes are very strong and do a good job of aerating whatever you do managed to step on. If they improved the strap system and they stayed on your feet, I'd pay MORE for a product like this.

43.) Useless strapping system and instructions
Reviewed by: Iatros Washington DC, USA
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If you want to even try them for the first time, be prepared to develop your own strapping system. The instructions are useless, and the strapping system is not intuitive at all. It seems as if the designers never tried them before.

44.) Great idea, bad implementation
Reviewed by: Brad Indianapolis, IN
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It's a great idea but poorly implemented.

Here's what's not so great about these "shoes":
1) the buckles on the straps are plastic and after tightening they bend. if you tighten too much they break. They should be metal buckles.
2) the heal plate is way too small and your shoes will eventually loosen and your feet will slip off the back easily.
3) when walking on dirt it tends to stick to the shoe. stay on the grass and you'll have a better experience.
4) the straps come loose too easily
5) the straps are way too long
6) after the buckle starts bending it's really hard to loosen the straps.

I wore them as i mowed the grass and they worked ok for the first go around. then they slipped off. Then the buckle broke. Then they wouldn't stay on. It was a lot more work mowing! for better or worse ;)

45.) Not good. Needs a better design.
Reviewed by: Zone 7 Gardener Long Island South Shore
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I weigh 210 and I guess I am too heavy for these because when I stepped on the soil and sunk in it brought up the soil on my lift. This caused divots. Also one of the plastic fasteners cracked.

I found a better way to airate the lawn. I used the weed hound and it left nice holes where the weed was. I hit those holes with the hose and I know water is getting down there.

46.) Lawn Spike Shoes
Reviewed by: W. Marcis Greensboro, GA.
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This would be a good product if they would stay on your feet. Unfortunately, the straps make a very poor connection to your shoe. As such, they come off after every one or two steps. After a while, they are just put on the shelf and not used.

47.) Useless, cheap garbage
Reviewed by: Carl Huber
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I'll agree with pretty much any negative review of this product.

If you wear over a size 10 in men's, don't expect them to fit remotely well. I wear a 13 and my shoes stuck off the end an inch. The straps are long but that wouldn't be a problem (cut them down with a pair of scissors, people), but they're attached to brittle, weak plastic.

And they do not stay tight. I stumbled around like an idiot for 15 minutes and lost count of how many times I had to re-tighten the straps - until they broke! At which point I gave up.

Furthermore, in hindsight, the spikes don't actually penetrate deep enough to be of much use, and if your soil is at ALL rocky you can expect to stumble or fall any time you step on a small rock because - for example - the heel of your foot will sink in but your toes stay propped out of the soil.

USELESS, stupid, deceptive product.

This company should be ashamed, but they're probably just laughing at suckers who buy this crap.

And if you think I'm writing this in the fresh heat of rage after having just come in from trying to use these, you're wrong. I tried them three months ago, once, and just happened to come across this product page. This is a sedate and calculated review.

48.) Save Your Money!
Reviewed by: Jennifer Thomasville, GA USA
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The shipping cost was ridiculous but the price of the sandals seemed too good to be true...until I tried to assemble them. The directions were not helpful and the lock nuts used to tighten the spikes didn't even fit. The sandals won't fit a normal sized foot.

Beware; you get what you pay for!

49.) they broke on 1st use, don't waste your money
Reviewed by: yardduck richmond,va
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I tried these on my lawn. The straps wouldn't stay tight so I kept slipping out of them (I wore boots). Also, the sod was getting stuck in them so I was basically pulling up the turf instead of aerating. After 10-20 feet one of the little nails broke out of them. I tried pulling the straps tighter to keep my shoes from lifting out and the cheap plastic strap keeper broke on one of them.

Don't waste your money.

50.) the broken shoe strap!
Reviewed by: Dallas Cowboy familia San Bernardino, CA
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the same day I tried themthey broke @ the strap & they are hard to keep on your feet when walking on your lawn, i would buy these again if they were to make them more comfortable & extra durable!

51.) Product failed before use
Reviewed by: Jason Ellis Tracy, California USA
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The buckles on these things are garbage. DO NOT BUY.

One side broke while trying to put the shoe on for the first time. I started walking around on the lawn with the one shoe that didn't break, and the straps on that one kept loosening every 10 steps or so.. The "good" shoe 's buckle finally gave out on the 2nd tighten. So for 10 bucks, I got about 20 steps with one shoe.

Unless you plan on fashioning your own strap system, pass on these.

52.) Don't bother
Reviewed by: DRG
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The idea is great, but the product isn't. You need to have very large feet and large work boots to wear these. I have a womens size 10, and they didn't fit well. The straps were as tight as possible and the shoes continued to wiggle loose. To use, I had to pull a foot out of the ground, then push it into another area, working one foot at a time, that is with dry hard soil. With soft soil, it was a challenge to move at all, it felt as if the ground was sucking the shoes into it. Too much effort to use. My shoes will now gather dust.

53.) Pointy garbage
Reviewed by: goshrx Anchorage, AK United States
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Good idea poorly designed. They will NOT stay on your feet. Take 4 steps (marching steps, mind you) and off they come. Hope the seagulls at the landfill don't land on these things.

54.) A TOTAL WASTE OF TIME AND MATERIALS
Reviewed by: MrE Atlanta
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These "shoes" are anything but. The look like they should work in theory, but as many have already pointed out these things are worthless. If you are light enough and small enough to wear these tightly then you are too light to actually spike the ground. On the other hand if you are a big guy like me (6', 200#) you can expect to pull these "shoes" right off your feet with practically each step as the spikes will become stuck as you try to balance and move. All in all this was a huge disappointment. Save yourself time and headache and save up for a professional service if your lawn truly needs it. This product seems like something you might buy at a Dollar Store.

55.) Please Do Not Buy This Product
Reviewed by: Jake Blues Broken Arrow, OK
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As I was putting these shoes on for the first time, the plastic buckle broke. Upon further inspection, I found that the buckles were so flimsy and cheap breaking them is inevitable. Without ever having been used, I tossed these shoes into their proper place. The trash can.

The company that is making this garbage knows darn well they are putting out crap. No company who shows such little regard for the hard earned money of their customers deserves to be in business.

56.) Waste of money
Reviewed by: EOF Campbell, California USA
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I thought this was a nice idea to be able to aerate the lawn while mowing. I attached them to my feet and the first step, they slipped off my feet. I messed with the straps for a couple of minutes but everything I tried resulted in the same result, them just falling off. I then tried to pull one of the straps tight and broke the plastic buckle. My last attempt was to just tie them around my shoes and I managed about 5 steps and thought, "hey, this is pretty cool". Just at that moment, one slipped off, I tripped over it and almost impaled myself on the 12 spikes. I wish I could have seen myself because it was probably a pretty comical scene. In all seriousness, I would avoid these shoes until they come up with a better way of keeping them on your feet. The few steps I did take, they seemed to be doing a nice job.

57.) Not a good product
Reviewed by: Tr3 St. Louis, MO
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They don't stay on well and are a pain to walk around in. Threw em away and used golf shoes

58.) Beyond Worthless.
Reviewed by: Lewis W. Miller Long Island New York
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Believe no one who says these are worthwhile, unless of course you're interested in destroying your lawn. You see, as you walk forward your leg tips forward but the spikes DO NOT. This means that as you pull your foot the grass gets torn up as you walk forward. ALSO you'll be exhausted pulling the spikes out of the ground. In theory its a good idea...in practice its a terrible idea. Rent or hire someone to do this job.

59.) Poor Quality
Reviewed by: bramoose Ponchatoula, LA USA
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One of the straps broke the first time I used them. The second time I used them in TN where there are some rocks in the earth every time I walked and stepped on something hard the spikes broke off, be careful you could get hurt with these.

60.) garden aviator spike sandals
Reviewed by: Ilove2Read spring Texas
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I sure wasted my money, these were HUGE when I got them and they would not stay on my feet 15 seconds, even adjusting the straps as tight as possible, they were useless, the straps don't hold the foot in place firm enough..so that when you step into the ground, when you lift up your foot, the whole thing comes off. When I ordered them, the ad indicated there was 1 size only

61.) Alif
Reviewed by: Alif Nurani
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The plastic on one of the straps snapped the second time I used it. Did not want to take the pain to return the shoes so have made do using some shoe laces to replace the straps.

62.) Do not buy
Reviewed by: J. Edgell
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I found this product NOT worth the money.

The sloe of shoes do not bend which makes walking impossible. The lenght of the spikes may be okay if you could actually walk. The straps did not hold feet in and kept going off shoes. I almost fell several times trying to make them work then just gave up. It pulls up the lawn. Shoes falls off feet constantly.

I had other family members try these shoes as I think it is a great idea but they also could not walk and almost fell down.

The way I use them is tie rope through the straps, step on the shoes then pull the shoes up by the rope. Too slow going for me.

I think they are a waste of money and so do my family and friends that tried them. I will look into getting golf shoes now to aerator.

The one plus is they have several places in the sole you can adjust the strap to see if you can use but I gave up. Not worth a broken hip or leg.

In all fairness product is as described. Just cannot use it.

63.) DON'T WASTE YOUR MONEY!!
Reviewed by: IleneWM Centreville, IL USA
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THESE SHOES ARE A COMPLETE WASTE OF MONEY. THE STRAPS DON'T STAY TIGHT ENOUGH TO STAY ON YOUR SHOES. HERE'S A THOUGHT. WHY NOT MAKE A REAL SHOE WITH AERATOR SPIKES??!! THAT WAY, ONCE YOU PUT THE SHOES ON, THEY'RE ON!!

64.) aerator shoes a waste of $
Reviewed by: R. Harrison Boston, MA
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Never got to use these shoes as the cheap plastic buckle on one of the straps broke as I pulled to tighten.

65.) Not Worth It
Reviewed by: FatTire Oregon
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One of the shoes broke in the first few minutes, the straps need to be much stronger. There is no good way to attach these to your feet so that they don't slip off. Poorly designed product and you get what you pay for. To do the job properly you are going to have to shell out more that $10.00.

66.) Dont buy these...they dont work....are very terrible
Reviewed by: mtetteh lawrence, kansas
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I should have read the reviews before i bought this....it is very cheaply made and will break before you take a step in it...if only i had read the reviews...please dont buy it...it is not a good product at all.

67.) I had to buy velcro to keep it on
Reviewed by: Gadget Lady USA
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I had to buy velcro to keep it on.. Not sure why they wouldnt fix this problem

68.) Not as robust as you might think...
Reviewed by: J. Raymond
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I purchased this item because I thought it would be better than making something similar myself...why not let someone else to do right. Well, I did like the plastic shoe design, though I've only used it once...what I didn't like is the cheap plastic buckles. In fact I broke two of them simply cinching them up around my boots and I didn't even put that much tension on them. These shoes would be a reasonable buy if the manufacturer just used a reliable metal buckle....I picked up a set of two for each shoe at my local camping store and they seem to work fine.....go figure. Bottom line....unless you want to change out the buckle....pick a different solution.

IV

69.) why didn't i read these reviews first!
Reviewed by: MB Chicago, IL
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these things were horrible! I get my right foot in, tighten it, take one step, snap! the belt breaks. Then I rig it with some cable to get it to stay on. Start walking around and these things start ripping up the ground and my feet get really heavy. Maybe it was too wet, but this was terrible. Tried to walk for about five minutes before I started cursing and yelling, and then ripped them off my feet and straight in the garbage. throwing them away was a great feeling!

70.) gardenshoes
Reviewed by: Phil Gerald
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you can tighten them as much as you want and with the first step they'll come off of your feet

71.) Nice idea, poor execution
Reviewed by: joohop Jackson Heights, NY United States
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I bought this on the recommendation of a famous gardener (his DVD), but was very disappointed. The problem is that the sandals kept coming off, which caused a lot of frustration. No matter how I tied it down, it would eventually come loose and fall off. It's a nice idea, but this particular version is a waste of money. Instead, I recommend the standard aerator too, the Yard Butler M-7C Lawn Spike Aerator, also available here on Amazon. That is very effective and a much better value over this particular product.

72.) not everybody got A's in school - but there IS a solution...
Reviewed by: Terry R. Colbert West Palm Beach, FL, US
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Obviously the designer spent less than 5 minutes with his prototype before sending it off to China. So now he has 2000 pair, realizes the problem belatedly, and has to price them cheap so buyers will not bother sending them back.
SOLUTIONS FOR YOU:
A. BOLT a pair of old shoes to them... Not a simple task but it overcomes the useless straps and works great. Pick a well made lace up oxford style to assure a steel shank in the soul. Boots would work but tougher to get down inside for the heel bolt and oxfords offer a different walking motion that makes it easier to raise the spikes out of the ground. Recess heavy diameter but short (1-1/2" is fine) flat head screws in the shoe down through the unit. Add washers. Drill straight through the toe end in two places. cut or drill two fat round openings in the vamp to insert/access the screw heads. The steel shank in the heel is tough to penetrate but stick with it and water down the hot drill tip.
B. There are enough "extra" strap location holes in the soul of the unit itself to rework strapping in a different configuration than the way it arrives. Could add additional strap material and buckling found elsewhere if needed. Haven't tried it but seems reasonable.


73.) spiket shoes
Reviewed by: louangel66
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I can't use this item as they will not stay on my feet no matter how hard i try to secure them!

74.) Cheap but doesn't work as intended
Reviewed by: Tom Sabo Chicago, IL
Rating:
I bought a pair of these for $9.99. After trying it on my lawn, I realize this is not gonna work.

Although this product appears to be a good design, it has one fundamental problem.

Since it does not remove soil from the turf, it creates nothing but compacted tiny holes in the ground. Before you even see any benefit, a good rain will cause the soil to expand and close up these tiny holes.

I will try EZ CORE found on ebay next time.

Features of Bond 9215 Green Giant Spiked Aerator Shoes

Deluxe Velcro straps hold these light weight aerators to your feet! Each step presses a dozen 2in. metal spikes into hard-packed soil and densely-packed turf. Thousands of holes create air, fertilizer, and moisture to SOAK RIGHT INTO YOUR LAWN. Rugged green plastic, 11 3/8in. long. Strap easily onto any adult size foot. Perfect for using when cutting the grass or raking the leaves! Aerator Type: Shoes, Spikes (qty.): 12, Spike Length (in.): 2, Spike Penetration Depth (in.): 2, Overall Width (in.): 11 3/8 Long

1.) Sturdy plastic base with woven plastic straps;
2.) Twelve 2-inch spikes with bolts;
3.) Easy-to-assemble instructions included;
4.) Instructions included;
5.) New pre-assembled packaging design;

Package Height x Length x Width: 15.6 in. x 15.6 in. x 11.9 in.
Package Weight: 2.05 lbs.

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