Kahtoola MICROspikes Footwear Traction for Winter Trail Hiking & Ice Mountaineering

Like them much better than other similar products out there. Can run on ice and snow with them!

Amazing! Don’t waste your money on anything else. Bought more for the rest of the family. These will get you anywhere especially on ice while climbing a mountain! Light weight and easy to use. You won’t be disappointed!

I tested these out today on the snow/ice from 6000-8000 feet on a fairly steep trail. I had absolutely no problem having traction. Also, on the way down, I let my friend use them and he passed over a patch of ice with no problems; I fell on my butt! I advise anyone who wants more traction in winter weather to get these.

I moved to Colorado 14 months ago and would not let the fact that there was ice and snow in the mountains keep me from hiking. I bought Yak Trax last winter and they were ok, got me through the winter, but they didnt feel very stable. This winter, I bought Micro Spikes and they opened up a whole world of winter hiking for me! I have not used my Yak Trax since the day my Micro Spikes arrived. I dont even use my snowshoes that much anymore because the Micro Spikes work better on packed snow than my big, clumsy snowshoes. I liked them so much, I bought my boyfriend a pair for Christmas. Not only do they keep me upright on snow and ice, they keep me from slipping in the mud, and sliding downhill on gravely trails. I plan on bringing them with me this summer when I climb more 14ers. Whenever I see people struggling on snowy trails, I show them my Micro Spikes and tell them that they definitely need to get a pair.

MCIROspikes are outstanding. Short of a full set of crampons, these are the best thing for winter hiking in moderate to heavy snow and ice conditions. My sons and I hiked up Mt Washington this spring and the MICROspikes made the trip safer and more enjoyable.

Keep me on my feet and safe even in ice and snow both in WY and CO! Highly recommended!

Best on the market and hold up for years not months. Hiking, walking on slippery surfaces great. Not made for walking on slightly slippery concrete. If covered with snow fine. I have had my pair for 6 years still great.

As long the trail is packed in a little, I can RUN in the snow!! We had a huge storm last week and I was so tired of plodding up and down my 300’ driveway 5 times in 2 days. I wanted to RUN! So on with my microspikes and I was able to run on our road down on a steep grade in 4-5” of snow. No slipping, complete confidence.

Ive owned a few pairs of microspikes over the years, and the name brand remains my favorite even though cheaper alternatives are now available. I prefer Katoula for a few reasons: 1. they work better (just enough grip to stay on ice and snow, not so much that you clump up a bunch of snow or pick up lots of leaves and pinecones along the way), 2. they have a small size (important for my size 4 foot! I now own two pairs, one thats stretched out for my bigger boots and another pair I keep for smaller boots so they fit well), and 3. they back their product with a 2-year warrantee. I HAVE been disappointed to see the quality go down since I bought my first pair several years ago, and they do sometimes break. But, they still tend to work better and be better-made than most other places. I was pleased recently when a new-ish pair broke just before the 2-year warrantee expired, and they replaced them with a new pair promptly without issue. All in all, I LOVE my microspikes. These are SUCH a useful thing to have here in NH where we have plenty of wintery weather with packed snow and icy trails. I use them for hiking, walking, and simply doing chores around the yard all winter long. Im surprised more people dont own them. I think more people would enjoy the outdoors in winter if they made use of microspikes, and theyre way more practical, enjoyable, and affordable than snowshoes for most conditions.

The last pair I purchased a few years ago broke on the first hike so I knew I had to go a little bit pricier. These held up great on a snowy hike in NH and were easy to get on and off as I went.