Kahtoola MICROspikes Pocket Traction System

by Micro Spikes

Product Features

• Sizing for running shoes/hiking boots: [X-Small-Youth 1-4] [Small-Youth 4.5-7, Women 5.5-8.5] [Medium-Women 8.5+,Men 7-10.5] [Large-Men 10.5-14] [X-Large-Men 14-16]
• Sizing for insulated boots: [Medium-Women 7.5-10, Men 6-8.5] [Large - Women 10-12.5,Men 8.5-11] [X-Large-Men 11-13.5]
• 3/8" spikes are constructed of hardened stainless steel for maximum durability
• Tough elastomer shoe harness secures easily without straps and provides a snug and secure fit

Product Description

Kahtoola’s MICROspikes are a pocket-sized traction system that allow anyone, of any age, to get out and safely enjoy winter. These slip-on spikes dig into all types of terrain — ice, packed snow, wet rocks, concrete, and scree. Extremely durable, they attach securely to your footwear and require no special buckles or straps.

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B0030I3Y48
• Item model number: 855333000
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (129 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #174 in Sports & Outdoors (See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors)
  • #1 in Sports & Outdoors > Outdoor Recreation > Climbing > Snow & Ice Equipment > Crampons

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

99 of 100 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A remarkably superior product, January 2, 2009

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Michael Dennison "Sound Ideas" (Yosemite National Park, CA, USA) - See all my reviews

I have been eying these for some time now, but have held off buying them because of their price. This fall I said what the heck and bought them. I am sure glad I did. I have been a Yaktrax fan for many years, but I will say that the Microspikes are a profoundly superior product. Their grip on the ice is solid. I have never felt so safe. All aspects of the Microspike are superior to the Yaktrax. The stainless steel chain and spikes will not ware out and hold the ice much better than the steel springs of the Yaks. The design of the upper rubber harness is superior as well. There is no need for the strap going over the top of the boot. Because of the strength of rubber it took a little time to figure out a "one hand, one move" movement to get the rubber over the boot. But once that was figured out - no problemo(a).
There are two caveats. 1). Because of the spikes, there is no way these can ever be worn in doors. With other products you can "sorta" skirt around this rule, but not with Microspikes. 2). These are not a substitute for mountain climbing crampons. The makers say they can be used for running and jogging. I don't know anything about that, but for everyday use out in the snow and ice they cannot be beat.
Buy these, you will be very glad you did.

69 of 70 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars NO FEAR, January 12, 2009

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Michael Hamlin (Ramsey, MN) - See all my reviews
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NO FEAR.

That pretty well sums up my feelings about the Microspikes. I live in a mostly civilized suburb 25 miles north of Minneapolis, MN. We have had a good share of mixed winter weather this year - snow, snow/rain mix, rain - that has left the roads and sidewalks treacherous because of the ice.
I have used YakTrax for years and, in this weather, powerwalking during the winter always leaves my legs stiff because I have to continually be on the watch for ice patches on which the YakTrax are useless. Exercise was not fun. And I kept ruining the YakTrax on the dry stretches of pavement that I could not avoid.
The morning of January 11, 2009 was a perfect day to test the Microspikes that arrived the day before. A 1 1/2" covering of light fluffy snow the previous night had hidden everything, thus making any walking potentially dangerous. It only took 1/2 mile of walking to realize that the Microspikes (with an assist from gravity) securely locked me to the surface of the planet. I felt that I was walking on completely dry pavement during the summer (except, of course, for the dastardly wind chill).
The Microspikes are well worth the money.

53 of 53 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Like it, January 24, 2010

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M. Rex - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Kahtoola MICROspikes Pocket Traction System (Sports)

Like the spikes. Work as described. Got fooled by the sizing chart and ordered a size too large, based on using with my snow boots. Order for your exact shoe size or smaller.

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