Kahtoola Microspikes

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The Microspikes is a traction device made by Kahtoola. It has an average rating of 4 stars (out of 5), based on 3 user reviews.

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From Backcountry.com:
"When heading out on the sidewalk feels like a trek onto the Antarctic ice sheet, strap on the Kahtoola MICROspikes Traction System, and get durable grip on even the slickest surfaces. This flexible system attaches securely to running shoes, casual shoes, hikers, and snow boots, and provides a firm bite in ice, snow, or wet rocks thanks to a dynamic stainless steel flex chain with strategically placed 3/8-inch spikes. The durable elastomer shoe harness stretches for a snug fit, and the whole thing folds up to fit in your coat pocket or pack."

From Ramsey Outdoor:
"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."

From GearX.com:
"The easy-to-use MICROSpikes are a grippy, durable, slip-on traction system made with a series of strategically placed stainless steel spikes connected to a dynamic stainless steel flex-chain with a tough elastomer shoe harness."

From EMS:
"Get serious traction on the ice this winter, the Kahtoola MICROspikes penetrate and grip even the hardest and steepest ice around. MICROspikes are ideal for walking, hiking and running on snow-packed trails. Tough elastomer shoe harness available in three sizes to fit any footwear. Glove friendly with no buckles or straps to tighten. Dynamic stainless steel flex chain adjusts to grip on any terrain. 3/8 in. spikes grip ice, packed snow, wet rocks, even concrete. Small fits women's 5.5 - 8.5. Medium fits men's 7 - 10.5 and women's 8.5+. Large fits men's 10.5 - 14."

User Reviews

Unisex Microspikes
Reviewed by Heather Turcotte, Mar 05, 2008

"I had been using Yaktrax Pro for about a month here in snowy Michigan when I found that they were wearing out. Switched to the Kahtoola Microspike and thought that I was in heaven. I felt so much more secure on ice/black ice, etc. in my Microspikes! Even on an icy/muddy trail, I didn't have one moment of instability."

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Microspikes
Reviewed by Alicia, Mar 03, 2008

"I had been using a pair of Yaktrax Pro traction devices for winter trail running and was fairly pleased with them. However, this winter I got a pair of Kahtoola’s new MICROspikes to test, and now I’m never going back. The MICROspikes are super rugged, burly, and easy to use."

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Microspikes
Reviewed by Kat Plourde, Dec 25, 2007

"I run on small rocks and dirt and in snow drifts. I have used YakTraxs (3rd pair in two years) previously but they do not hold up running where I run. I just purchased the Microspikes and I was in love with them the first run.

I was amazed at the traction."

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