Kahtoola MICROspikes Footwear Traction for Winter Trail Hiking & Ice Mountaineering

The Kahtoola MICROspikes are the BEST ice cleats on the market!! I wont go on the ice without them, Ive tried the less expensive brands but they always break! Very happy with this product

I bought these for hiking and running over Minnesota trails covered in packed snow/ice. I got a size medium for a womens size 11 shoe, the straps are really stretchy and they fit great over my running shoes and hiking boots and they stay put really well. No gaping or wiggling around. I can get them on my snow boots but it feels like stretching them to the max so I may want to get a size large for the snow boots in the future. They are very light, I dont notice a weight difference when I wear them for running and they work GREAT! When the spikes are on it the slippery snow, ice, and slush doesnt matter, it feels like running on a dry trail. They really helped during the winter thaw that left the trails covered in uneven lumpy ice where it would be impossible to run. Highly recommend.

These things are great. Ive used many other traction setups. There are some that just unwind on the first hike, others with nowhere near enough traction, and then there are Micro Spikes. They go on easy--and once youre in them, you can put your foot anywhere without worrying about slipping. I use them for hiking, dont think theyd be that comfortable for running. But my regular hikes have plenty of climbing, lots of ice-covered rock. This time of year, and especially in February and March, we might hike over 4-6 inches of washboard ice-covered rock. Sometimes as steep as a 45 degree pitch. Micro Spikes are perfect for that. No slipping, no sliding. Only the mountain to slow you down. And then, coming downhill, youre really glad youve got these. No sliding the steep spots on your bum. Just put your feet ahead of you and go. No worries. One last benefit. These things slide right on and DO NOT shift while youre going along. That means so stopping to adjust, no worries about whether youre wrecking them by walking on the wrong part of the rubber or whatever. One con: You wont want to wear them a long time when you dont need them. They do put a little extra pressure on parts of your feet--like they push up more just above the spikes. This is not uncomfortable, but can get a little sore in mile 5, especially if youre just walking along. So..... take them off when youre not climbing, problem solved.

Easy to put on and take off. Adjustable for various shoes. They dont fall off.

Great product

Excellent. Right out of the box I tried putting them on over my hiking boots and they went on easy compared to others I have had in the past. I like how they come over the top of the boot. I wear a HOKA 8.5 women’s and the medium is perfect. I will update the performance after I have worn them all winter.

The spikes were excellent in the beginning but after one month of daily use (my husband is not heavy, normal weight) the spike points were worn down and my husband had to fix several of the chains which broke off. I contacted the company almost a week ago and they have not responded to my inquiry. The winter was bad in the Chicago area and we had a lot of snow and ice which is why we purchased these spikes which were considerably more money. We expected these to last longer than one month.

I thought they were great. Really easy to put on, love the carrying case. But 2nd time I used them, the rubber snapped on one. I had been post-holing but it didnt seem like there was enough debris or ice to cause damage on a brand new item. Having said this, Kahtoola has a warranty on their spikes and they replaced them quickly.

A necessity here in NH for walking and hiking in packed snow and on ice. Very reliable and sturdy. Easy to pull on and take off. Will not slip off your boots like some other brands.

these microspikes are awesome. definitely helped with traction in steep country.