The clever folks at Kahtoola have managed to fill the foot-travel traction niche between lightweight Yaktrax and full-blown crampons for winter walkers.
Kahtoola’s MICROspikes (MSRP: $60) offer solid footing in an easy, over-the-shoe package for winter trail runners, hikers and nontechnical adventurers who encounters slippery ice or snow.
A stainless steel flex chain containing strategically placed 3/8-inch spikes attaches securely to almost any shoes or boots with a durable elastomer harness that stretches for a snug fit. The result is a firm bite on ice, snow or wet rocks requiring no special buckles or snaps.
A bit too burly for the casual urban walker, MICROspikes offer peace of mind for those seeking more aggressive traction in a lightweight package (about 13 ounces for medium sizes) that takes up little space in a backpack, a car or even a coat pocket.
Get it: at or area outdoor specialty stores such as REI.
