Kahtoola Reviews
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Kahtoola MICROspikes
ALL SEASONS. Keep exploring and protect yourself on snow, ice, wet leaves, steep bushwacking... You can look around and price shop. Or just… 
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Kahtoola NANOspikes
Love em. I've worn these both hiking and running and they worked great. They are comfortable and the spikes are hardly noticeable. The only…
reviewed by Brian
March 3, 2019
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Kahtoola MICROspikes
My wife and I spent a week in the Smokies at the Wilderness Hike Week event January 23-28. The area received several inches of rain then snow…
reviewed by Richard Harris
January 30, 2019
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I thru-hiked the PCT last year and bought the Kahtoola Microspikes in Lone Pine at a known gear shop. These were amazing. Be sure to buy the…
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When snowshoes are too much, but you need a little extra confidence on firm snow and ice, these provide the perfect bite. There I was at the…
reviewed by David Link
January 22, 2019
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Lightweight traction for winter hiking. A great solution unless you see enough ice or snow conditions that require crampons. Best worn with…
reviewed by andrew f.
January 14, 2019
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Everything they're cracked-up to be! I bought pairs of these for my wife and I earlier this year, after the disappointing results from cheaper…
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Top notch outer foot gear with outstanding customer service. I use mine during ice fishing season. They're part of my ESSENTIAL GEAR LIST. I…
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Pretty sure these saved my life numerous times. Used these on many snow covered cliffs and steep mountainsides. These spikes give you sure footing…
reviewed by Close call
October 30, 2018
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Would I buy them again? Without a doubt! Would I recommend them? Absolutely! I've been using MicroSpikes for about 8 years. I'm a police officer…
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No better traction device made, short of full crampons. This is my fourth winter season with the same Microspikes and they are now approaching…
reviewed by bigskyrunner
January 11, 2017
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Good device in between a Yaktrak and mountaineering crampon. I used a pair of the very inexpensive YakTrax exactly one time and decided to find…
reviewed by JtothaK
January 9, 2017
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Kahtoola MICROspikes
Easy off and on and great traction, especially down hill. I was stopped on the way down by two hikers to ask me about my spikes because I wasn't…
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Kahtoola KTS Steel Hiking Crampons
Would be excellent, but for a design flaw. Rear cleats are too close together causing an instability when hiking over hard surfaces, such as… 
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Kahtoola MICROspikes
Great product for winter enthusiasts. These are awesome. They give you such good footing on very slippery ice and they're easy to put on over…
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Kahtoola NANOspikes
Good design does not yield good performance for running. The image on the front of the box shows a running shoe, though buyers should understand…
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Kahtoola NANOspikes
Nanospikes are a super versatile traction device that work on snow, ice, rocks, and pavement. I purchased these for hiking in Colorado in the…
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Kahtoola MICROspikes
Easy slip-on, easy slip off, won't fall off. Well designed and durable. I bought two sets of these. They are easy to put on, easy to remove,…
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Kahtoola NANOspikes
Like them very much. Fit very snug. I can place them in my backpack and don't have to worry about damaging anything. Has kept me safe on ice…
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Kahtoola MICROspikes
Great for ice or any hard pack surface. Wear with any boot—hiking, pac boot, and even big, bulky Muck boots. From flat trail walking with…
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Kahtoola MICROspikes
Best all around traction device for icy and winter hikes. I bought myself a pair of Kahtoola Microspikes after moving to New Hampshire for school.
reviewed by Matthew Schilowitz
February 2, 2016
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Superior grip and stability This product really saved me on my recent trip to the Long Trail, Vt., in January. Slipped right on, in the dark,…
reviewed by Groverine
February 4, 2015
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Well worth having for any type of hiking! I use these 100% of the time and they are a necessity for winter hikes. The Microspikes are not only…
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The Microspikes are incredibly handy, easy to put on and take off. When they are on the snow, ice, scree are no problem nor do they slow down…
reviewed by Denise Penn
August 4, 2014
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In northern Vermont, our "between seasons" hikes can be marked by variable conditions, including frozen ground, ice, glazed snow, or anything…
reviewed by Sheila Bergin Goss
May 9, 2014
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Easy to put on, good traction in snow and ice, stays put. I love to hike during the winter. What I don't love is falling on the ice. Almost…
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Awesome traction, stay put, fit varying footwear. I wear these on everything from backpacking boots to my minimalist trail runners. I have…
reviewed by HikesWithHendrix
April 16, 2013
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Kahtoola Microspikes are must have for any winter hiker. Superior traction on some of the iciest trails. Don't leave home without them! This…
reviewed by PL-Reef
February 25, 2013
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Great for traveling trails that have iced over from being packed down by snow and turned to ice. The fit is snug, and construction excellent.
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Kahtoola Microspikes are a fantastic tool to get you safely over light snow and ice. Very easy to pull on over any hiking boots. They also compact…
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I have been using the same pair of Micro-Spikes for four years now — winter on icy roads, trails and alpine windswept ridges. In spring or…
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What can I say that hasn't been said already, these are the best non-crampons you can buy. The spikes stay on your boots. They grip ice and…
reviewed by ADKinLA
July 20, 2012
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Absolutely the best for icy trails or on an ice walk in a frozen canyon. I've had mine for a few years, and they're still not wearing out. The…
reviewed by Peter1955
February 29, 2012
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Microspikes are in my pack every winter. The rubber stays flexible in cold, the spikes are good and long, and they fit over my size 14 boots.
reviewed by Jeff RMNP hiker
December 10, 2011
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I received the Microspikes for my birthday a few years back. This has been one of the best gifts ever. These things are magical on ice. I used…
reviewed by TheRambler
February 10, 2011
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The Kahtoola Microspikes made running in the snow and ice feel as natural as running on a dry road. I love them -- and they're easy to put on.
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I have tried many, many traction solutions to navigate our Rocky Mountain winters. For all around usefulness and dependability, I give the Kahtoola…
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Kahtoola KTS Aluminum Hiking Crampons
I purchased these when they first hit the market some years back and have not been disappointed with them. I've used them winter and spring… 
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Kahtoola MICROspikes
Excellent product. I have used it in deep snow where boots tend to spin out and they provide good traction. The weight isn't a big concern but…
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After carrying these in my day pack on every hike here in New Hampshire for the last month - yep, they are so light I didn't care - I finally…
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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…
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Kahtoola MICROspikes
I've been using Kahtoola MicroSpikes traction devices for nearly a decade now and consider them an essential part of my winter running kit.
reviewed by Alicia MacLeay
March 3, 2008
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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…
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Kahtoola FLIGHTdeck
The Kahtoola FLIGHTsystem, integrated overboots (FLIGHTboots) and snowshoe decks (FLIGHTdecks), offers winter trail runners and hikers a warm,…
reviewed by Alicia MacLeay
March 7, 2007
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Kahtoola FLIGHTboot
The Kahtoola FLIGHTsystem, integrated overboots (FLIGHTboots) and snowshoe decks (FLIGHTdecks), offers winter trail runners and hikers a warm,…
reviewed by Alicia MacLeay
March 7, 2007
