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Kahtoola MICROspikes Pocket Traction System | 
| Brand: Kahtoola
Category: Sports
Buy New: $39.95 - $59.95
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Rating: 11 reviews
Sales Rank: 3913
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1
Dimensions (in): 1 x 1 x 1
MPN: MICROSPIKES
Model: 855333000
ASIN: B0030I3Y48
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| 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 |
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Product Description
Lightweight and economical, this pocket-sized traction system stands up to slippery terrain. This grippy, durable, slip-on traction system features strategically placed stainless steel spikes connected to a dynamic flex-chain with a tough elastomer shoe harness. The unique microspike chain adjusts itself to grip nearly any surface from ice and packed snow to wet rocks, concrete, and scree. Extremely durable, MICROspikes require no special buckles or straps. This pocket-sized traction device is the answer for people of all ages who want to stay active in the winter with convenient, effective foot traction. This pocket size traction system is ideal for everything from winter hiking and trail running to ice fishing or even snow shoveling.
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A remarkably superior product January 3, 2009
Michael Dennison (Yosemite National Park, CA, USA)
26 out of 27 found this review helpful
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.
NO FEAR January 12, 2009
Michael Hamlin (Ramsey, MN)
11 out of 12 found this review helpful
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.
YakTraxs no. Kahtoola Microspikes yes. January 15, 2009
White Doberman (USA)
12 out of 14 found this review helpful
I went through two YakTraxs this year. Wore one pair in three storms last year. The other was brand new. Both tore apart while shoveling ice off my driveway this year. YakTraks are good for casual walking or for an emergency, like leaving them in your car. The bottom springs on YakTraxs cut the delicate rubber assemply apart otherwise. I started searching for another option and stumbled upon these Kahtoola Microspikes. They are fantastic. At first it seems a little difficult to put them on, but the system is really simple once you get it. It's a slip on like the YakTraxs, but the system and assembly is rigorous, well constructed and solid. They look and act like snow chains for your boots. The spikes are large enough to keep you from slipping, but small enough not to get stuck in the ice or ground. The chains give additional "full foot" traction. The hour and a half mountain trail hike I just finished with my dog had over an inch of ice and almost an inch of fresh snow. The Kahtoola MicroSpikes performed perfectly. I didn't slip once and the Microspikes didn't slip on my boots either. They stayed exactly in place - another issue I had with YakTraxs. I too wouldn't wear these inside my home, but would at a ski lodge. They wouldn't do anymore damage then ski or snowboard boots. I'm very, very satisfied.
Excellent for snow and ice October 13, 2009
Michael A. Duvernois (Minneapolis, MN United States)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
I have used these instead of full crampons in conditions that I previously would have just worn my boots. They give a considerable amount of additional confidence on ice and snow. These are far superior for serious use than the lightweight wire yaktrax and their imitators. They fit just fine on my size 14 Asolo boots.
These work great! March 27, 2010
Mary L. Owen (Ogden, UT USA)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
I love these things! They really work great on my snow and ice packed trails here in the Wasatch Mountains of Northern Utah. I even jogged downhill in them and never slipped once!
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