Kahtoola MICROspikes SKU #7385657(View on Zappos.com Classic)

Versatile size - I fit these over my Sorel Glaciers and was happily surprised how well it just stretched around that huge boot. Great on ice and even an inch or two of snow on the trail. Also the chains fit around the cleats on the Glacier well so the cleats on the boot could also get traction.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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!

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.

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!!