Kahtoola FLIGHTboot

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Kahtoola says its unique FLIGHTsystem is “what snowshoes wanted to be when they grew up.” The FLIGHTsystem is made up of an insulated FLIGHTboot with built-in traction and a FLIGHTdeck step-in snowshoe deck. The system is designed to adapt to conditions ranging from packed powder to deep snow to icy terrain, whether you’re walking, running, or hiking.

The FLIGHTboot is an insulated overshoe that stretches to fit over sneakers, light hikers, or other footwear and is secured by a ratcheted strap. The boot offers warmth, waterproof protection, and quiet travel without snow kick-up. Stainless steel cleats in the forefoot, midfoot, and heel provide traction when hiking and running on snow-packed trails or walking on icy surfaces.

Sizes: 7 unisex sizes accommodating shoes from women’s size 5 up to men’s 14
Weight: 2.75 lbs (1280 g) per pair
Materials: 3 mm waterproof Neoprene reinforced with Hypalon, stainless steel crampons
MSRP: $149

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From Backcountry.com:
"When the hardpacked snow gleams too slippery for regular shoes, slip Kahtoola's Snow Travel FLIGHTboots over your trail runners. As you hike or run, stainless steel cleats at the FLIGHTboot's forefoot, mid-foot, and heel bite into the hardpack and add traction to every step. Highly water-resistant neoprene uppers keep your feet dry, and Hypalon linings insulate them. Slip your shoe into the FLIGHTboot, zip up the back, ratchet down the front buckle, and get going. The Snow Travel Boots easily clip into Kahtoola's FLIGHTdeck snowshoe system (not included) when you reach untracked snow and need the extra flotation. You can wear hiking shoes with the FLIGHTboot, but light running shoes work best."

User Reviews

Unisex FLIGHTboot
Reviewed by Alicia, Mar 07, 2007

"The Kahtoola FLIGHTsystem, integrated overboots (FLIGHTboots) and snowshoe decks (FLIGHTdecks), offers winter trail runners and hikers a warm, dry, and binding-free alternative to traditional snowshoes. The system is designed for running and hiking primarily on snow-packed trails."

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