Kahtoola MICROspikes SKU: #7385657

Rosecrans

from New York

Good for winter running, too - These do the trick when it comes to ice. They are lightweight enough to do long trail runs but seem very durable. The rubber does not need to stretch to fit over the shoes (as with the much less durable Yactracs) but holds the chains on well. The sharp spikes grip ice and hard snow very well. They are not my favorite when I suddenly have to run a stretch on pavement but, heck, they're for winter, after all.

Anonymous

from Phoenix, AZ

They work great. Perfect for maintained - yet icy - trails - We hiked the Grand Canyon (in December) in these and felt that they were leagues above the strap-on instep crampons that the people we passed on the side of the trail were struggling with. Never once did they come loose - and we never slipped. They worked equally well on mud as they did on the ice. As soon as we started to slosh through the mud on the way up - we popped these things on and started moving again. Couldn't be more pleased with the purchase...

Anonymous

from Indiana

Gotta share the news about these Kahtoolas! These things are wonderful. Not only do they beat my parents Yaktraks, they bite thru slush, ice and snow. You can run without fear of slipping or sliding. They actually make a biting sound...and they are durable enough to go on to dry pavement. I didn't like the feel and was worried I'd tear them up, but over gravel, pavement, ice, slush, asphalt...these things were not marred in the least. Affordable and lightweight. Slips on easily to running shoes or boots. Great for running, shoveling snow, or running across the street while everyone else is treading cautiously. Love them!

Anonymous

from Kodiak, Alaska

Spikes do the job - Here in Kodiak, Alaska, we often get snow followed by rain, and then freezing temperatures which creates incredibly icy trails. The MICROspikes are the best gear we've found for hiking on icy surfaces. They fit well, stay on the boots, and grip the ice like magnets. Well worth the price!!

Anonymous

from Vermont

Snow spikes - I live in Vermont and these are the best I have found for walking my dog in the snow, short of wearing snow shoes. And they fit my size 14 muck boots.

Ann M

from Berkeley, CA

Kahtoola's Microspikes - I call these "ice-grippers" and they really helped me to enjoy my trip to the snow where there were icy ground areas. They made such a difference in my confidence and ease of walking. I highly recommend these if you live in or are visiting icy areas.

Mark S

from Huntingdon Valley (near Philadelphia), PA

Microspikes inspired instant confidence on glare ice - One word for my first hike wearing Microspikes: Wow! I went on a group hike on part of the Appalachian Trail in southeast Pennsylvania, the day after an ice storm coated the trail and surrounding ridge top with a thick and slick surface. I admit to being a real chicken on slippery surfaces; I'm not fond of turned ankles and smashed knee caps. But, even on angled rocks covered with glare ice, the Microspikes dug right in, and I experienced total confidence and pure joy at being able to enjoy the gorgeous surroundings at a steady gait, and without the customary knot in my gut. Most of my hiking companions wore some sort of traction devices, but none had Microspikes, and I fielded lots of questions about them, and demonstrated to some folks how I could stride securely onto tilted, ice-covered rocks and feel rock-solid. Some of my companions seemed a bit jealous of both the performance and looks of the Microspikes, and seemed interested in acquiring their own. They go on and off my boots easily, hold securely during hiking, even on rough surfaces (A couple of my companions had to stop at intervals when their YakTrax webbing popped off the front of their boots). While the Microspikes are not super light, I really didn't notice the weight as I hiked. One suggestion to buyers. I wear a borderline boot size for this product, a 10 1/2 men's. I initially purchased the size medium, which is made for up through size 10 1/2 men's. I had to stretch it a good bit to get it on the boot, and exchanged that pair for a size large, which was as simple to use as slipping on a sock, and quite secure. Thanks for a super product!

Michael O

Kahtoola MICROspikes - We have a 200' driveway in the snow-covered mountains of Northern California. My wife hikes every morning and afternoon. With the snow dumps we've been having, it's been difficult getting out of the house, let alone, up the driveway. But she does and she can't get over how well the MICROspikes grip the snow and ice to assist her ascent up the driveway and into the wild. Don't tell her, but I bought her the large size knowing they would fit both of us!

Anonymous

from Maine

Safe and easy - I have had the coil type cleats and the type that have replaceable screws as cleats and these are by far the best. The coil type slip on the same as the MICROspikes but aren't as good on ice. The ones with screw cleats are much more difficult to put on and off as well as heavier. I can take these off when I go in a store, restaurant etc very easily and put them in a plastic bag. The traction is wonderful! I took a chance and got the smaller size indicated for a size 61/2 shoe. I have boots in a size 61/2 and ones in a 7. The MICROspikes fit both pair well. I highly recommend this product.

Brands I'd also recommend: Saloman snow clogs

Weasel M

from Vermont

The BEST for ice! I love these spikes! I can walk on ice and not fall. They are comfortable as the red rubber hugs the foot evenly and without pressure on any point. Don't try to walk in snow with these, though, as the snow adheres to the spikes. I have a "wardrobe" of goodies that help with winter walking and these are the most aggressive and useful for the slipperiest ice and the steepest hills. You will not fall!

Brands I'd also recommend: yak trax and studded tires for the foot

Dawn

from Seattle, Washington

Kahtoola MICROspikes - MICROspikes are perfect for the trail runner who reaches for the icy summits of the Cascades. The stretchy rubber allows them to be slipped on and off super fast and easy and they stay on! The price is money well spent, especially after you add up the cost of all those YakTrax that broke or fell off and became lost in the snow. The MICROspikes even work well on the steep muddy terrain below the snow line. I'm breaking my own records running up Mt Tenerife.

Linda

from Montana

Terrific little things - These worked very well in a combination of deep soft snow, ice, and bare ground. Also, they're quick and easy to get on and off and not hard to carry.

Rick

from Colorado

Kahtoola's MICROspikes - These are great! They are of sturdy construction and will not be left on the mountain or trail like I have done other less adequate items due to deteriorating in use! These are substantial and will certainly do the job. Like chains on a car tire. These MICROspikes will always be in my pack!

Gary B

Love the Kahtoola's - I replaced my other traction devices (named after an animal) with these, and there is no comparison. The Kahtoola's are far superior. The other's started falling apart after the first hike, and continued every hike following. These cost more but are definitely worth the difference. They go on and off quickly and easily, so no problem changing with the terrain. The grip is solid and secure, and I've had no problem with them coming off my boots as I had with the others. I will recommend them with confidence.

Anonymous

from sometimes in Florida in the winter in a motorhome

Feel Good and a good fit - I like the service I received in receiving my crampons. I have yet to use them but have tried them on my trail runners. The fit was great. I m taking them out to hike the PCT so will see if I need to use them in the next couple months.

Pete

from Boston MA

Do you like winter hiking? If so you need these - I think this is my favorite item in my pack right now. It is cake taking these things on and off. The traction is better than any other of the medium weight traction devices like YakTrax and stabilicers (they won't replace crampons, but they will allow you to use them less often). I went out on a hike last weekend and we all had microspikes, we were either wearing them or snow shoes the whole time and we all agree the traction is incredible. I have even seen these work in places where I would previously only be comfortable with full crampons. Well worth the money!

Thom

from Kirkland, WA

Year round northwest traction! A tough winter in the northwest is giving us summer snowpack and major stream/river crossings through summer. These weigh more than the other popular animal named option, but these do so much more and they stay in place. Good for slippery log/rock crossing over roaring glacial melt, and they let you scramble like a mountain goat over the compacted summer snowfields. Good on ice too of course. Durable and they grip on EVERYTHING, rock, ice, snow, wood. NO hesitation to recommend them. Would be nice if they were lighter, but worth it for durability.

Ed

from Bridgton, Maine

Micro Spikes deliver on what they were intended for: improved traction on the trails in snow and ice. The spikes are not the equal of and cannot replace Crampons on difficult steep ice, but they do give excellent traction for many (I would say even most) trail conditions that the average hiker will encounter. They grip better than Stableicers on the trail. However, Stableicers would be a better choice for certain mixed conditions such as snow on trail and dry ledges. Stableicers are also better for sidewalk and driveway use such as shoveling snow. Kudos to Zappos for delivery. I made the order at 6:30 PM on a Tuesday and they arrived at 3:00 PM the next day by regular shipping. You can't beat that.