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Kahtoola MICROspikes Footwear Traction for Winter Trail Hiking & Ice Mountaineering

4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars 2,688 ratings
Price: $74.95 Free Return on some sizes and colors
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Size Small
Sport Running
Style Black
Brand Kahtoola
Material Synthetic

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  • BEST FOR: Ice traction cleats for winter hiking & backpacking, hunting, ice-trekking, ice fishing, and icy trail & road running. Designed to perform like snow chains for boots, the MICROspikes are ideal for use when safety is paramount; trusted by forest park rangers, EMS & first responders, firefighters, police, CHP & sheriffs, surveyors, and ski resort lift operators & snowmaking & snowplow teams. Shoe and boot ice grips for winter backcountry, sledding adventures, and everyday icy roadways.
  • SPIKE DESIGN: 12 heat-treated stainless-steel corrosion resistant spikes per foot. 8 spikes at the forefoot, and 4 spikes at the heel ensure optimal traction that aggressively bites into icy terrain.
  • ELASTOMER HARNESS & REINFORCED EYELETS: Using a patented eyelet design, tough TPU inserts reinforce key stress points, allowing the elastomer harness to be strong yet lightweight. Constructed from a durable TPE for a secure fit that remains stretchy in cold temperatures, down to -22°F (-30°C).
  • ADDITIONAL FEATURES: Welded stainless steel chains provide grip and prevent snow buildup, while remaining flexible and highly packable. Pack size: 5 x 3 x 2 inches (30 in3). The integrated toe bail and tough TPU inserts prevent the toe from pushing through the stretchy elastomer harness.
  • KAHTOOLA: Est. in 1999 Kahtoola is on a mission to build exceptional products that make the outdoors more accessible and rewarding. Please see sizing chart in product images. 2-year manufacturer warranty. Shoes not included.

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Customer Reviews
4.8 out of 5 stars
2,688
5.0 out of 5 stars
11
4.7 out of 5 stars
782
4.7 out of 5 stars
138
4.2 out of 5 stars
24
Price
$74.95 $54.95 $64.95 $119.95 $169.95
Use
Hiking, Trail Running Hiking, Road Running, Walking Trail Running, Hiking Hiking, NonTech Mountaineering Hiking, NonTech Mountaineering
Terrain
Trails Pavement, Urban Mountain Trails, Roads Rugged Trails, Glaciers Rugged Trails, Glaciers
Conditions
Ice, Packed Snow, Rocky Ice, Packed Snow Ice, Packed Snow, Dirt, Rocks Ice, Packed Snow, Rocky Ice, Packed Snow, Rocky
Spike Length
3/8" 0.21" 0.29" 3/4" 1"
Spike Per Foot
12 10 12 10 10
Details
Versatile + Tough Low Profile + Ultralight Versatile + Tough Lightweight + Fast Lightweight + Versatile

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4.8 out of 5 stars
4.8 out of 5
2,688 global ratings

Customers say

Customers like the ease of installation, quality, durability, portability, and fit of the traction cleats. For example, they mention that they're easy to put on and off over top of hiking boots, they work well for many different uses, and that they fit easily in the included storage pouch. That said, some complain about the fit.

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234 customers mention180 positive54 negative

Customers like the durability of the traction cleat. They say it's really sturdy, holds up great on a snowy hike, and shows absolutely no wear and tear. Some customers also mention that they're happy with the quality and stability of the product.

"...You could get a less expensive pair but these seriously last forever and you can sharpen them if they dull...." Read more

"...Once in place, absolutely solid...." Read more

"...They are sturdy and strong. I found them very comfortable to hike in as well." Read more

"...I am disappointed in the craftsmanship of this item compared to my older version and will more than likely search for an alternate brand when these..." Read more

227 customers mention211 positive16 negative

Customers like the traction of the cleats. They mention that they keep them from slipping and sliding, provide a solid grip on the ground, and do not slip or pull off easily. They also say that the rubber does not slip. They are easy to attach and take off, and provide great traction on gravel, loose earth, and ice. Customers also say they slip over their running shoes like a pair of galoshes, and are very secure on their boots.

"...They give you great traction on the ice, makes walking a breeze, no sliding around. Have used these a bunch of times on hikes over the winter...." Read more

"...I've had no hesitation to walk on ice and packed snow with them, never slipping. Easy to put on and take off." Read more

"...No slipping on trails anymore!..." Read more

"...Easy on / off, Velcro like traction on sheer ice. They have worked perfectly with many miles on them." Read more

201 customers mention201 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the quality of the traction cleat. They mention that it works well for many different uses, and is a great product. Some say that they've never had issues with the chains or the rubber, and that they are hardcore.

"These are a great set of micro-spikes, used these for a trip to Iceland, was well worth the investment...." Read more

"...I’ve never had issues with the chains or the rubber, and they work exactly how they’re supposed to. No slipping on trails anymore!..." Read more

"Bought for a trip to Iceland for hiking, worked great" Read more

"They work well and we trust them.I could use a size larger than large." Read more

192 customers mention192 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the versatility of the traction cleat. They mention that it works great on ice, gravel, hard/medium pack dirt, and light rocks. They also say it prevents them from slipping and falling down on icy surfaces. Customers also say that it helps during the winter thaw that leaves the trails covered in uneven lumpy ice.

"...They have worked perfectly with many miles on them." Read more

"...I regret not buying them sooner. They are terrific in light snow/ice, gravel, hard/medium pack dirt, and light rocks...." Read more

"...The spikes work great for walking on ice and prevent you from slipping and falling down...." Read more

"Probably the best available hiking spikes on the market today. Easy on, easy off. Would highly recommend for winter icy trails." Read more

133 customers mention123 positive10 negative

Customers find the installation of the traction cleats easy. They mention that the spikes are easy to put on and take off over top of hiking boots. Some customers also say that the MICROspikes are easy mount to their shoes and boots. Overall, customers are satisfied with the ease of installation.

"...These are easy on and easy off over top of hiking boots. They give you great traction on the ice, makes walking a breeze, no sliding around...." Read more

"...Easy to put on and take off." Read more

"...Easy on / off, Velcro like traction on sheer ice. They have worked perfectly with many miles on them." Read more

"...Once in place, absolutely solid. They were easy to remove and will probably be easier to attach now that they have had their initial stretch onto..." Read more

101 customers mention76 positive25 negative

Customers like the value of the traction cleat. They say it's well worth the money, practical, and affordable than snowshoes. Some customers also say it is the best option for affordable microspikes.

"...set of micro-spikes, used these for a trip to Iceland, was well worth the investment. These are easy on and easy off over top of hiking boots...." Read more

"...The amount of times I have used them makes the price completely worth it, especially after reading the reviews of the knock offs." Read more

"...microspikes, and they're way more practical, enjoyable, and affordable than snowshoes for most conditions." Read more

"...top quality products but nonetheless these things are quite pricey for a 2016 global economy...." Read more

93 customers mention72 positive21 negative

Customers like the fit of the traction cleat. For example, they say it fits great over their running shoes and hiking boots, and the sizing guide worked well for these more extreme insulated boots.

"...The sizing guide worked very well for these more "extreme" insulated boots...." Read more

"...chance to use them, but they appear to be well made, fit perfectly on two different size boots, and I believe they will be perfect for the next ice..." Read more

"...Fit is perfect. Ordered size medium for women’s size 8.5 hiking boots" Read more

"...were no issues when I went to put them on our big snow boots - they fit snuggly and NO ISSUES with the rubber straps breaking as on other individual..." Read more

55 customers mention51 positive4 negative

Customers find the traction cleats easy to slip on and off, and they fit easily in their bag. They also say they store easily in the included storage pouch.

"...Have used these a bunch of times on hikes over the winter. They are light and easy to carry in a pack also to deploy when you need them the most." Read more

"...it just as durable as the old band, just with less weight and significantly less bulk...." Read more

"...I've bought them for every member of my family. They are sturdy, lightweight and totally a necessity when hiking on ice or muddy terrain...." Read more

"...They come with a nice pouch too.These were purchased at full cost and were not provided to me for the sake of a review." Read more

Excellent for yard work on extreme slopes
5 Stars
Excellent for yard work on extreme slopes
My first review was rejected by Amazon and I just dont know why. I am taking the time to write another review hoping it can help someone. These are fantastic and I put on heavy snake boots to work on my extreme sloped back yard to the lake. I have used these for several heavy duty bushwhacking jobs out back. I can walk up and down, sideways - NO slipping at all. My chore time has been cut in half. NO falls - I am 71 and at my age that is important. I wish I would have purchased these years ago. Really sturdy - easy to put on boots - Hope Amazon allows this review to be published.
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Adam L.
5.0 out of 5 stars MicroSpikes for the Win
Reviewed in the United States on May 1, 2024
Color: BlackSize: MediumVerified Purchase
These are a great set of micro-spikes, used these for a trip to Iceland, was well worth the investment. These are easy on and easy off over top of hiking boots. They give you great traction on the ice, makes walking a breeze, no sliding around. Have used these a bunch of times on hikes over the winter. They are light and easy to carry in a pack also to deploy when you need them the most.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Effective and reliable
Reviewed in the United States on January 13, 2024
Color: RedSize: LargeVerified Purchase
This is my third set in over 20 years. I've had no hesitation to walk on ice and packed snow with them, never slipping. Easy to put on and take off.
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Ashley Reynolds
5.0 out of 5 stars Last Forever
Reviewed in the United States on January 11, 2024
Color: RedSize: LargeVerified Purchase
I bought these for my boyfriend but have had a pair for over ten years and they are still going strong. You could get a less expensive pair but these seriously last forever and you can sharpen them if they dull. I’ve never had issues with the chains or the rubber, and they work exactly how they’re supposed to. No slipping on trails anymore! The amount of times I have used them makes the price completely worth it, especially after reading the reviews of the knock offs.
4 people found this helpful
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ruben kincaid
5.0 out of 5 stars Good grip
Reviewed in the United States on April 3, 2024
Color: RedSize: LargeVerified Purchase
These micro spikes are a game changer for winter hiking in New England. Easy on / off, Velcro like traction on sheer ice. They have worked perfectly with many miles on them.
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Michael M.
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Traction
Reviewed in the United States on April 28, 2024
Color: BlackSize: LargeVerified Purchase
Bought for a trip to Iceland for hiking, worked great
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Lynne Gehm
4.0 out of 5 stars NO NONSENCE SPIKES THAT GRAB THE ICE
Reviewed in the United States on January 27, 2024
Color: RedSize: MediumVerified Purchase
I ordered this set of winter traction Microspikes after trying my husband's spikes during an ice storm in my region. Our deck was covered in a thin layer of ice on top of a couple of inches of snow and Boy!! These grip the terrain! I wanted to replace a frozen bird feeder with a fresh feeder but the old traction spikes just didn't grip deep enough and I didn't feel safe. These required a little muscle power to stretch them over my shoes at first, but once attached, I was able to easily keep both my balance and traction on the deck. I rated them a 4 instead of 5 stars solely based on the need to pull rather hard on the silicone front and back to get them over the top and backsides of my shoes. Once in place, absolutely solid. They were easy to remove and will probably be easier to attach now that they have had their initial stretch onto my shoes. I wear a size 10 women's shoe and purchased the suggested medium size for Women's shoe size 9-12 and feel they are true to size. Will definitely purchase another pair for hiking boots, but go up a size to account for the shoe volume of boots.
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Steven I.
5.0 out of 5 stars 6/5 stars incredible, regret not buying sooner
Reviewed in the United States on October 11, 2023
Color: RedSize: X-LargeVerified Purchase
I cannot for the life of me write a glowing enough review for these microspikes/crampons. I was skeptical, but read on for a 100% true story.
Last year, 14 October, 2022, my fiancé and I hiked a mountain in Alaska named Donnelly Dome. It is 3,832 feet to summit. It defeated us at elevation 3,064. We were fully kitted out for the snow and cold with food and water. We thought we were prepared, but above that elevation everything turned to ice and rock. We didn’t know that at the time. Our footwear was evidently lacking because we just couldn’t safely make it up the rock face, and I assure you, we did try. Frustrated and defeated, we went home to Pennsylvania. 24 September, 2023 we returned with the identical kits and gear. The one and only difference is we both had on a pair of these microspikes/crampons. This year not only did we summit without a single issue, we did it in record time, with snow and ice above that very same elevation. 6/5 stars would recommend. I’ve since used these on five other hikes, two in alaska summiting another 4,100 feet, and 2,800 feet on the other. The ones here in Pa were only 1,590 and 1,450 feet, but these spikes made the hike easy. And I’m not joking. Downhill is my weakness, and these make it simple and save my legs. I will never hike without them again. Not to mention putting them on when needed and removing when not was ludicrously easy. I regret not buying them sooner. They are terrific in light snow/ice, gravel, hard/medium pack dirt, and light rocks. Not so great in snow deeper than 6 inches, and a bit slippy on actual rocks when your entire foot is contacting ONLY rock.
Sizing, the large was a teensy bit too small for my size 13 hiking boot and was making it curl up the the toe box, so had to upgrade to XL.
The only real downside that I now have is that I notice myself getting a wee bit over-confident with these fitted. So wearer, be wary of that.
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GetMeOuttaHere
5.0 out of 5 stars Great on snow and ice, poor on tile.
Reviewed in the United States on February 23, 2022
Color: BlackSize: LargeVerified Purchase
Don't feel the need for a photo; seller's images suffice. Maybe I'll take a pic later.

In any event, these performed beyond expectations. I currently live in Boulder, CO where snow clearance on sidewalks and streets is shotty at best. At the time of this review it is 4 degrees Fahrenheit and there is a layer of frozen ice and slush covering 90% of the walkable surfaces (anecdotal observation). That is covered by 2 inches of fresh snow. If you're over the age of 50, want to break a hip and sue the city or a property owner...now's your chance.

I left for a semi-regular evening walk at about 9:00 pm (2100 for the sane amongst us). I walked almost exactly a block from my residence using my "slip proof" / "slip resistant" EMT boots and slipped constantly. I also henceforth slipped and fell on my a$$, literally. I have no interest in those figurative speakers.

So, I walked the block back home and got my ExoSpikes from my car (where I kept them should I wonder off the beaten path). As a note, I also have the less extreme ExoSpikes which are just tungsten nubs (which also worked well in a different scenario). But I digress. Have I mentioned the time I lept from a moving train in Boston? Sorry, not applicable.

Long story short, I put on this pair of ExoSpikes and had no issues whatsoever walking on the frozen surface of Hoth, or what I image it would like, to a bar, and back after several drinks. So maybe not the rocky icey hike the makers planned, but a normal's average Tuesday night down the sullied streets of Boulder, CO.

The sizing guide worked very well for these more "extreme" insulated boots. My other pair was fitted using the "non insulated" sizing guide and also fit well for my street shoes.

Oh, and as for the tile. It's not like you're going doff these at your destination, store them, and then don them again when you depart. So know this, the traction you achieve on ice and snow is reciprocal to the traction on wet bathroom tile.
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Marie R
5.0 out of 5 stars These are great
Reviewed in Canada on January 10, 2024
Color: BlackSize: MediumVerified Purchase
Had previously bought a cheap pair of crampons that were clunky and the chair tore through the rubber so they went in the garbage. This pair are sleek, easy to walk on and have reinforced eyelets to prevent chains from tearing out of the rubber. I’ve been on a couple 5 k winter hikes and they were excellent at biting into the ice without being bulky. Super easy to walk in. Highly recommend.
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Client d'Amazon
5.0 out of 5 stars Très bon produit
Reviewed in France on July 29, 2023
Color: BlackSize: LargeVerified Purchase
Conseiller par un spécialiste : peut vous sauver la vie en vacances dans les zones de grand froid (Islande en hivers )
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Gleneagles
5.0 out of 5 stars Kahtoola Quad Microspikes
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 17, 2016
Color: BlackSize: MediumVerified Purchase
Top class item, have used the earlier version for several years which also rate 5 stars.
Buying these from a company in America meant waiting 2 weeks for delivery which bore a German postmark but these were far cheaper than any other advertised site, came in the correct box with a Tote sack so well pleased with this purchase.
Used for fell walking in the Lake District when snow and ice are on the fells, no other item can match these, highly recommended.
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Elvie
5.0 out of 5 stars Good Quality
Reviewed in Canada on December 27, 2023
Color: RedSize: LargeVerified Purchase
These are very good quality. The fit over your boot so they will not fall off.. Highly recommended. Do not buy the cheap ones they will break or fall off easily.
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amisme
5.0 out of 5 stars Just the Best!
Reviewed in Canada on February 19, 2021
Color: RedSize: MediumVerified Purchase
I have used these microspikes while hiking on solid ice trails and slippery surfaces. They are amazing, and give an old woman instant confidence and stability. I have hiked on icy narrow trails on steep slopes and drop-offs with no problems. They are light weight and have no possibility of slipping off accidentally. I had the original pair for many years, and expect the same wear out of this pair. Only cons; they can pick up ice balls, but they knock off. They should be removed for long stretches of pavement, but they are easy to remove and put back on.
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