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Kahtoola MICROspikes Traction System

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    Kahtoola MICROspikes Traction System

    • $59.95
    5
    (136)

    Item # 774966

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    This light, versatile traction system from Kahtoola is designed for use with any common footwear from trail running shoes to hiking boots to snow boots.

    • From BACKPACKER 2012 Editors’ Choice Awards: “Since they came out in 2007, our staffers have used the low-profile spikes from the Rockies to the Alps.”
    • Ideal for winter walking, hiking, trail running, adventure racing, non-technical mountaineering and even snow shoveling
    • Constructed of high-quality stainless steel, strategically placed spikes and flex-chain combine to dig into the ground and grip any terrain
    • Tough elastomer shoe harness ensures a snug, responsive fit and secures easily
    • Compact size takes up little space in pack, car or emergency kit

      Sizing for hiking boots/tennis shoes is as follows:
    • X-Small fits Kids' shoe size 1 - 4
    • Small fits Kids' shoe size 4.5 - 7 / Women's shoe size 5.5 - 8.5
    • Medium fits Women's shoe size 8.5 - 12 / Men's shoe size 7 - 10.5
    • Large fits Men's shoe size 10.5 - 14
    • X-Large fits Men's shoe size 14 - 16

      Sizing for insulated Pac boots is as follows:
    • Medium fits Women's size 7.5 - 10 / Men's size 6 - 8.5
    • Large fits Women's size 10 - 12.5 / Men's size 8.5 - 11
    • X-Large fits Men's size 11 - 13.5

    Weight specification based on size Medium.

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    Backpacker Magazine 2012 Editors' Choice Award Winner
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    Kahtoola MICROspikes Traction System Specs
    Specification
    Description
    Best use
    Multisport
    Elastomer/stainless steel
    12.5 ounces
    Material(s)
    Weight

    Kahtoola MICROspikes Traction System Customer Reviews

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    Kahtoola MICROspikes Traction System
     
    4.8

    (based on 136 reviews)

    97%

    of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

    Pros

    • Great grip (128)
    • Easy to put on and adjust (121)
    • Lightweight (103)
    • Comfortable (97)
    • Versatile (76)

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Mixed routes (87)
      • Alpine routes (52)
      • Heavy snow (27)
      • Vertical ice (13)
      • Icy trails (7)
        • Sizing:
        • Feels full size too small

           

          Feels half size too small

           

          Feels true to size

           

          93% 

          (114 reviews)

          Feels half size too big

           

          Feels full size too big

           
        • Width:
        • Feels too narrow

           

          Feels true to width

           

          99% 

          (79 reviews)

          Feels too wide

           
        • Reviewer Profile:
        • Avid adventurer (64), Casual/ recreational (57), Casual adventurer (9)
        • Was this a gift?:
        • No (83), Yes (8)

      Reviewed by 136 customers

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      5.0

      Worth every ounce and every dollar

      By pdenman33

      from Denver, CO

      About Me Avid Adventurer

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      Pros

      • Comfortable
      • Easy To Put On And Adjust
      • Great Grip
      • Versatile

      Cons

        Best Uses

        • Alpine Routes
        • Heavy Snow
        • Mixed Routes

        Comments about Kahtoola MICROspikes Traction System:

        Not that this product needs anymore outstanding reviews, but these spikes are game changers. If you are hiking in mountains in spring or a transition season you would be foolish not to bring these along. Sure you can make it up snow covered ice-luge style trails without these, but why? Strap a pair of these on to some waterproof shoes w/ Gaiters and don't ever let the weather keep you inside.

        On another note, these also work great on rock. They hold me going downward up to 60 degrees on flat rock. Extremely durable.

        If you are considering yaktrax; don't. I returned three pairs of destroyed yaktrax runners before i realized that Microspikes are the way to go if you're dealing with harsh terrain.

        • Sizing:
        • Feels true to size
        • Width:
        • Feels true to width
        • Was this a gift?:
        • No

        Comment on this review

         
        5.0

        Amazing gear

        By Cool Mellow Man

        from Boulder, CO

        About Me Avid Adventurer

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        Pros

        • Comfortable
        • Easy To Put On And Adjust
        • Great Grip

        Cons

        • Heavy
        • Limited Size Range

        Best Uses

          Comments about Kahtoola MICROspikes Traction System:

          These provide amazing grip on flat or slightly hilly packed/icy terrain. Relatively easy to put on and off. On the heavy side at almost a pound, but worth it if the conditions are appropriate. I keep them in a DIY stuff sack and break them out when needed. These fit my mid hiking boots fine, but are a little too small for my snow boots - it would be great if the XL size could fit a wider range of boots. No complaints otherwise, they work great!

          • Sizing:
          • Feels true to size
          • Width:
          • Feels true to width
          • Was this a gift?:
          • No

          Comment on this review

           
          5.0

          The best on the market

          By Year round hiker

          from Maple Valley, WA

          About Me Avid Adventurer

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          Pros

          • Comfortable
          • Easy To Put On And Adjust
          • Great Grip

          Cons

            Best Uses

            • Alpine Routes
            • Heavy Snow
            • Icey Trails
            • Mixed Routes

            Comments about Kahtoola MICROspikes Traction System:

            I keep these in my pack all winter, just in case, and more than once they have been lifesavers--allowing me to go on, when others turn back.

            • Sizing:
            • Feels true to size
            • Width:
            • Feels true to width
            • Was this a gift?:
            • No

            Comment on this review

             
            5.0

            Best outdoor item I've bought in years!

            By Jamooche

            from Western MA

            About Me Avid Adventurer

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            Pros

            • Comfortable
            • Easy To Put On And Adjust
            • Great Grip
            • Lightweight
            • Versatile

            Cons

            • None

            Best Uses

            • Alpine Routes
            • Mixed Routes
            • Vertical Ice

            Comments about Kahtoola MICROspikes Traction System:

            I've been snowshoeing for years, but always had trouble with packed snow or when hiking early or late in the season when there is little snow and a lot of ice. Problem solved! These microspikes have transformed the way I winter hike. They weigh almost nothing and pack small. When not using them, I clip them to my backpack and the hardly jingle. I've hiked all over Western MA and the White Mountains in NH with these spikes. They have amazing grip on ice and packed snow. These spikes are so awesome that I've had 4 friends buy them after the watched me using them. Do yourself a favor and buy these spikes!

            • Sizing:
            • Feels true to size
            • Width:
            • Feels true to width
            • Was this a gift?:
            • No

            Comment on this review

             
            5.0

            Out standing

            By Play ground Alaska

            from Anchorage AK

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            Pros

            • Comfortable
            • Easy To Put On And Adjust
            • Great Grip
            • Lightweight
            • Versatile

            Cons

              Best Uses

                Comments about Kahtoola MICROspikes Traction System:

                I was looking for something better than the norm. when I went to Nome for the Iditarod for hard pack ice and hard pack snow. Light weight versital and easy to use. I have also used them walking across frozen lakes and walks around mtn camp sites very nice..

                • Sizing:
                • Feels true to size
                • Width:
                • Feels true to width
                • Was this a gift?:
                • No

                Comment on this review

                 
                5.0

                Im rubber and you're glue...

                By petedonato

                from Tewksbury, MA

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                Pros

                • Comfortable
                • Easy To Put On And Adjust
                • Great Grip
                • Lightweight
                • Versatile

                Cons

                  Best Uses

                  • Alpine Routes
                  • Hardpack Ice
                  • Mixed Routes
                  • PACKED SNOW

                  Comments about Kahtoola MICROspikes Traction System:

                  I used these while hiking a section of the AT this winter. Initially, I tired the Yak Trax, but when the trail conditions deteriorated beyond the light use of the Yak Trax, I was happy that I brought these in addition. They are lightweight and easy to slip on over your hiking boots. The added traction they provided was priceless. They eliminated the slippery aspect from the hard pack and icy sections of the travel and allowed the hike to continue with ease. They are not a substitute or replacement for snowshoes, but they are a Godsend for the icy, packed powder and mixed trail conditions. Plus, they are great quality and American made!

                  • Sizing:
                  • Feels true to size
                  • Width:
                  • Feels true to width
                  • Was this a gift?:
                  • No

                  Comment on this review

                   
                  5.0

                  excellent product

                  By Rogil

                  from Glendale, AZ

                  About Me Casual/ Recreational

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                  Site Member

                  Pros

                  • Comfortable
                  • Easy To Put On And Adjust
                  • Great Grip
                  • Lightweight

                  Cons

                  • None That Were Apparent

                  Best Uses

                  • Mixed Routes

                  Comments about Kahtoola MICROspikes Traction System:

                  This was much easier to put on and more comfortable to use than my in-step crampons and can be worn through dry patches too. Traction was great.

                  • Sizing:
                  • Feels true to size
                  • Width:
                  • Feels true to width
                  • Was this a gift?:
                  • No

                  Comment on this review

                   
                  5.0

                  best purchase of the season

                  By KeithJ

                  from Longmont, CO

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                  Site Member

                  Pros

                  • Comfortable
                  • Durable
                  • Easy To Put On And Adjust
                  • Great Grip
                  • Versatile

                  Cons

                  • None yet

                  Best Uses

                  • Alpine Routes
                  • Mixed Routes
                  • Packed Or Hard Snowice
                  • Snow Trail Running

                  Comments about Kahtoola MICROspikes Traction System:

                  Easy enough to get on and off even in single digit temps with gloves on. When the trail turned mixed with snow and exposed rocks, I was worried about bending or damaging the spikes (I weigh 200lbs) no damage whatsoever so far. compare that to a pair of yak trax that broke on my 115lb wife after less than four miles. get some!!!

                  • Sizing:
                  • Feels true to size
                  • Width:
                  • Feels true to width
                  • Was this a gift?:
                  • No

                  Comment on this review

                   
                  5.0

                  Makes my heart melty!

                  By JessieMonsters

                  from Denver, CO

                  About Me Casual/ Recreational

                  See all my reviews

                  Site Member

                  Pros

                  • Comfortable
                  • Great Grip
                  • Lightweight

                  Cons

                    Best Uses

                    • Alpine Routes
                    • Mixed Routes
                    • Vertical Ice

                    Comments about Kahtoola MICROspikes Traction System:

                    These make my heart melty. I am reviewing them after using them through the Colorado winter and I can say that these are a staple in my day pack.

                    They have kept me sure-footed in varying alpine conditions. These have pretty much replaced my snowshoes unless we have just been dumped on.

                    When hiking after a storm, when the trail has turned icy in spots, I usually hike up in just boots and then put on my spikes for the hike down.

                    Anyways, stop being a cheapskate and buy them, you won't regret it.

                    • Sizing:
                    • Feels true to size
                    • Width:
                    • Feels true to width
                    • Was this a gift?:
                    • Yes

                    Comment on this review

                     
                    4.0

                    These work Great!

                    By BigMacNM

                    from New Mexico

                    About Me Casual/ Recreational

                    See all my reviews

                    Verified Buyer

                    Pros

                    • Easy To Put On And Adjust
                    • Great Grip
                    • Versatile

                    Cons

                      Best Uses

                      • Alpine Routes
                      • Heavy Snow
                      • Mixed Routes
                      • Vertical Ice

                      Comments about Kahtoola MICROspikes Traction System:

                      Went hiking on the Mt and just past the 5 mile mark discovered there was still snow and ice. Popped these babies on and was able to cruise right up! Well worth the price and they're good for pea gravel too.

                      • Sizing:
                      • Feels true to size
                      • Width:
                      • Feels true to width
                      • Was this a gift?:
                      • No

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