Binding: Misc. Brand: Kahtoola Feature: Available in 4 sizes: XS (Youth 1-4), S (Youth 4.5-7 and Women's 5.5-8.5), M (Women's 8.5+ and Label: Kahtoola Manufacturer: Kahtoola Publisher: Kahtoola Studio: Kahtoola
Features
Available in 4 sizes: XS (Youth 1-4), S (Youth 4.5-7 and Women's 5.5-8.5), M (Women's 8.5+ and Versatility for walking, hiking or running on surfaces as varied as street, groomed trails or Weighs just 12.5 oz No straps 3/8â stainless steel spikes
Lightweight, functional and convenient, Kahtoola MICROspikes offer versatile performance for winter conditions. Whether you need added traction for snowy and icy streets or improved performance for winter trail running or backcountry hiking, MICROspikes are up to the task. Available in multiple sizes and utilizing a flexible elastomer harness, MICROspikes attach securely to footwear ranging from sneakers and casual shoes to trail running shoes and hiking boots. Easy-to-use, MICROspikes do not require any buckles or straps. An innovative stainless steel flex chain supports 3/8â long spikes that provides MICROspikes with the traction you need to stay active in winter. The flex chain offers reliable performance on ice, packed snow, wet rocks and scree. Sold in pairs, Kahtoola MICROspikes are available in 4 sizes. The XS fits Youth sizes 1 -4, the S fits Youth 4.5-7 and Women's sizes 5.5-8.5. The M fits Women's 8.5 and larger as well as Men's sizes 7-10.5 and the L fits Men's sizes 10.5-14.
Spotlight customer reviews:
Customer Rating: Summary: A remarkably superior product Comment: Microspikes are Great. I have been eying them for some time now, but have held off buying them because of their price. This fall, I said what the heck and bought a pair. 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 indoors. 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 or under extreme conditions they cannot be beat.
Buy these; you will be very glad you did.
