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Kahtoola MICROspikes

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Item No. 10101495

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Award Winner - Backpacker Magazine Editors' Choice Gold Award 2012

The MICROspikes by Kahtoola. Kahtoola MICROspikes Traction System allows anyone of any age to get out and enjoy most any condition. Since there are no special straps, you can simply put your Kahtoola MICROspikes Traction System in your pocket, purse or backpack and go. Just take them out and stretch them over your shoes when you need that extra grip - they're ideal for anything from wet rocks to slick sidewalks and icy driveways, or even the added confidence that comes along with extra traction on the trail. Adding Kahtoola's MICROspikes Traction System to your gear stash means that you'll never be held back again by the most common day-to-day conditions. Pull on and go.

The SPECS for Small

Weight: 11.4 oz
3/8inch Spikes: 8

The SPECS for Medium

Weight: 12.7 oz
3/8inch Spikes: 8

The SPECS for Large

Weight: 14.4 oz
3/8inch Spikes: 10

The SPECS for XL

Weight: 15.6 oz
3/8inch Spikes: 12

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"Comfortable traction that you can rely on" 05/08/13

I don't winter hike without these. These microspikes are great for most winter conditions. Microspikes are so much more comfortable to hike in than rigid crampons, plus much safer than crampons. Crampons can gouge your clothing or your leg and can cause you to twist your knee, so I usually keep my crampons in reserve for the hard ice conditions and use microspikes for everything else.

by MARK from Page, AZ

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"Awesome on snowy/ice trails." 04/17/13

I prefer them to snow shows on well established snow trails but I have shuffled my way up 15-20 blue ice slope in microspikes. It pays off to remember that they are not meant for mountaineering, but for staying on winter trail, there is nothing bettter

by Yevgeniy from New York, New York

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"Works!!" 03/27/13

Got them for a winter hike in Grand Canyon and they did well. They are quite heavier than expected.

by Goran

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"Proven to work!" 02/23/13

I love YakTRAX for around town (icy roads, parking lots, backyards) but they don't hold up for serious hiking in snow/ice conditions. I saw how well these Microspikes worked for fellow backpackers so I'm ordering a pair! Will test them out fully in Iceland later this year.

by Cary from United States

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"essential" 12/27/12

My first journey on these was a winter hike in the blackhead moutains of the Catskills last winter. We didn't have much snow that winter, but the peak was a solid block of ice. I kept them on for 90% of the hike on ice and mixed rock and ice and was totally in control the whole time. I was only wearing trail runners too. Crampons probably would have been better at the top but some French technique did the trick on the steep spots.

by Sara from Western Mass

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"Perfect balance when crampons or snowshoes won't do it" 12/23/12

My fiancé and I love these we wear them go hiking, running, and walking dog. These things are great when there is a few inches of snow but not enough for snowshoes also work great for terrain outside of what a crampon is needed for. They grip packed snow, ice and trail very well and are always in out packs on hikes where snow and ice might be a problem!

by JESSE

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"Perfect Combination" 12/10/12

The White Mountains of NH are essentially giant frozen waterfalls in the wintertime, punctuated by giant pointy rocks. If you wore full crampons, they'd be ruined on the rock, but there's no way to make it to the summit without traction. Microspikes are the perfect balance of convenience and safety: easy to put on and take off, sturdy enough to get you up the mountain in one piece. Stop shopping around for the cheaper option and get these!

by Robert from Alton Bay, NH

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"Probably the best $60 you can spend on this website (unless you live in perpetual warmth)" 11/14/12

If you ever find yourself hiking in an area with snow, slush, sleet, ice or the like, then you will quickly realize how awesome Microspikes are the first time that you climb right up some steep, icy rock on a trail. You barely even notice that you have these on while you're hiking, unlike front-pointed crampons. I've had my pair for a couple of years now, and have used them on hikes in NY, VT and NH. There's no doubt that they've prevented twists, sprains and possibly even broken bones on the trail. Seriously, they're the best $60 outdoor product around, even though they look like they're cheap and not going to last. Just buy yourself a pair already and join the rest of the smart kids.

by Rob from Vermont

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"Holy Canyon Climber" 09/25/12

I bought two pair of these for my son and I to hike in the Grand Canyon over winter 2 years ago. They held up wonderfully for the ascent down and up when there was ice and slush on the trail. I tested before we went hiking on our icy black top and knew they would be wonderful.Since the hike I have keep a pair in my wife's car and mine. It has come in handy when things get icy. Now 2 years after the purchase, I am planning another hike down the Grand Canyon and my son and I will be wearing them again. They hold up great and worth every penny.

by Bryan from The Shire

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"They work if you keep it mellow" 07/10/12

You aren't going to climb or run in these (at least not for long), but they will keep you going on an icy trail. Lateral movements and steep inclines get sloppy fast.Unless you've got an extra cinch-bag made of heavy nylon, get the pouch for them, cuz those spikes are . . . spiky -- and they will go through or rip most any of your gear and the upholstery in your car. These also are the ticket if you want to get even with a greenskeeper or lawn fetishist without risking the ankle turns that come with using crampons on turf.

by Tobin from Cali

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"Great Winter Weather Traction" 01/08/12

I bought these a few weeks ago and have been patiently waiting for winter to start in Virginia. Took these to the mountains and tried them out on some ice patches on a couple of our little 4K mountain trails. They worked great and were easy to use. I highly recommend keep a pair of these with you when you winter hike.

by Michael from Virginia

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"Really grip the slick ice!" 01/05/12

I would recommend these to hikers on groomed or ungroomed trails. I have a pair and gave a pair for Christmas last year. The review I got back was that they never fail like the yak-trax that the person had previously. Ok, it's my mom, but hey she is safe from slipping! Mi use them on treks in Wisconsin when there is packed snow in jan and feb. it is a step down from snowshoes, but then not all situations require or allow snowshoes.

by brent from Lake Zurich, illinois

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