The reputation of this product precedes it and its quite obvious that it rules the market and I bought these for doing more 14ers in Colorado. The only thing I want to add is my sizing problem to help future buyers avoid the same inconvenience. I wear a mens 8-8.5, therefore I should be a solid size medium Kahtoola according to their chart. I ordered medium and was skeptical that it would be correct. My concern came to fruition and although the medium DID fit of course, but the spike clusters were too far inboard towards the center of the boot, which would not only make walking a bit unstable but also thwart the traction process. I exchanged them for large and was concerned that the large would be too loose on the boot. The large arrived and yes they are borderline loose on the exterior of the boots but ll I have to do is choke them up a bit more and all is fine (plus they will fit fine if used on thicker insulated boots), but the important thing is that the spike clusters are now outbound near the heel and front of the sole where they belong. Its not the companys fault per se, just one of those things where buying something online that has different sizes is always a gamble. The reason for 4 stars instead of 5 is price. We live in a global economy where wages are down but at least most products are relatively cheap. I appreciate companies that do great R&D and make top quality products but nonetheless these things are quite pricey for a 2016 global economy. I guess the consolation is that you wold likely only ever need one pair :)

Ive used these only occasionally, approximately five times in two years, and have dried them and maintained them carefully, yet theyve started falling apart where the chain links connect to the spikes. Ive contacted the manufacturer as they are still under warranty, but in working with their customer service via email have found that Im better served fixing the flawed product on my own. I would look elsewhere next time I look for sub-crampon traction.

Love them. Used them to climb the Barr trail and the incline.

Lightweight, stays in place—and really increases traction. Breaks up compacted snow and ice too. Having these gives me all the confidence I need to contine hiking through the winter in SoCal. Have tried other brands—returned or trashed them all.

I tried these out immediately, though there wasnt a large amount of icy snow-packed trail to really test them well, what I did walk on was sufficient to prove they would be able to bite into the more difficult winter trail situation. They are easy to get on and off a hiking boot but stay put while on. It is money well spent if fall-winter and early spring hiking in snow-packed/icy conditions are your thing!

Ive only recently started going on winter hikes and even more recently came to understand the benefits of using spikes. These Kahtoola MICROSpikes are top notch, high quality spikes. Theyre durable, easy to use, and quite effective.

Best hiking purchase of my life!

I bought these after having two experiences this winter, one on a hike on an icy trail in the Colombia River Gorge, and one trying to walk across my brothers frozen driveway. I had many recommendations for them from fellow hikers, so ordered a set using the sizing guide. When I received them I tried them on my hiking shoes. They went on easily and fit the shoes nice and securely, with no slackness. I have not had a chance to hit the trail, or an icy driveway yet, but judging by the spikes these should do just fine.

Great spikes. Works well in icy conditions. Very well made. Easy to put on and stay on. Stainless steel spike and chain construction. Don’t rust. Would highly recommend.

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.