These are incredible on the ice. I'm on a search and rescue team (eagle valley search dogs) and regardless of terrain, conditions or weather, we're out there -- with our dogs. The great thing about the kahtoola microspikes is that they really dig into the hard snow and ice -- uphill, downhill, straight, it doesn't matter. When you're working with a dog, you can't very well say slow down, I' m slipping. And the kahtoolas are incredibly easy to get on, which means you don't have to take off your mittens in the freezing cold. And on top of that, they're very packable -- so you can stow them in you bag without weighing yourself down or taking up too much space.

I hike every morning in the foothills and canyons North of Salt Lake City, even in the snow. Before I had MicroSpikes snow was dicey on steep ascents and descents. The trail I use frequently ices over as well and I was considering crampons, but that seemed like overkill for winter hiking. Well, these things are like little mini crampons for hiking and running shoes. The grip is amazing. Very sure footed on snow, packed snow, and ice. I was convinced the spikes would wear down and break on the rocky terrain I'm frequently on but they've lasted two seasons now and are still in mint condition.

A great product and a genuine lifesaver in sketchy winter terrain.

Used these climbing Pikes Peak on the Barr Trail. LOTS of ice lately and this morning there were a lot of army members running the manitou incline and losing their tailbones as they took the trail down. I hiked/ran up the trail to Barr Camp in two hours were I met three other hikers all rocking the same boot accessories. $60 may seem steep at first but they're more durable than YakTrax and WAY more stable than I thought they would be in the store. Great product, would definitely recommend them to anyone who wants to save their ass.

I live in Yosemite National Park and 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 Microspikes 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). They 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.

I have used Yak Traks, and the Stabilicers and like these the best. Easy on and off, great grip, light weight and compact in pack when not needed.
Have used my Kahtoola's for hiking in backcountry over hiking boots and for walking, over shoes, on the streets and trails of Whitefish MT, which are icy and snowy all winter. Truly these are the best option of the three I have tried.

I took my micro spikes to Palisade Glacier in the eastern Sierra and they worked great!Light,easy to pack,easy to put on,and a solid grip on the glacier.