Kahtoola MicroSpikes

Excellent service and good quality product

Bought these for my husband. The recent heavy snow fall has certainly given him a chance to try them out and he says he is very impressed. He would definitely recommend them.

I have had these spikes before and have used them for years. They are excellent. I feel confident to head out with these on. Competitive price and excellent service re delivery.

Although my purchase was after the ice/snow had melted I have nevertheless fitted them to my boots as a trial and my size 11 fitted the large size snugly and more importantly firmly. I am sure that next winter they will give me a positive and sure grip. and much better than other ice grips I have tried.

I purchased Microspikes, size M several years ago, which were spot on. As a result, I ordered size M a few weeks ago, which turned out to be tighter than the originals. Accordingly, I ordered a size L, which are perfect. I have passed on the recent size M to my wife, so nothing lost. I have no problem about the quality, but perhaps a little more warning about the size of the recent models compared with earlier models would be helpful.

Got these at the end of icy spell where I'd used yaktrax most days on Kinder. These are loads better, you can pretty much forget to look where you're going and just walk and enjoy the scenery; they grip well even on sloping sheet ice and unlike traditional yaktrax you don't have to check if they're still on your boot every 10 minutes, and unlike crampons they're light enough to chuck in the rucksack on the days where you think you might need spikes just in case.

Been used in snow and severe ice and they were great. Dependable and strong. They are designed to last, not like many others on the market.

Excellent. I would put them on before the boots next time.

Bought for just in case use not used yet. Wife has a pair so pretty sure I will be happy with them. Price competitive especially considering they were posted as well. Delivered really quickly. No negative issues. Just have to remember to check their web site when I am looking for walking and hill gear.

These are really good. During the recent snows around xmas 2020 proved invaluable on the hills and on icy paths. They are easier to wear than climbing crampons as the short spikes don't catch so much on rocks or waterproof trousers. I would also buy the red ones because my wife borrowed a pair of black ones that were too big and lost one. We couldn't find it in the failing light whereas I'm sure a red pair would have stood out. Most of my friends and family have these now because they are quality items that work. Only downfall is that some may find them a bit fiddly to put on, you need to get the correct size and in certain heavy wet snow they can ball up , but these are minor points common with other similar crampons. I ordered two pairs from FW when the rest of the country was out of stock and they were the cheapest even with next day delivery.

Really good product. Medium fit my size 8 la sportiva trango boots spot on. The spikes work well on hard ice, keep your feet flat, no front points remember! Lots if my friends have them to and all rate them highly.

Have always been dithery in snow/ice conditions. A friend recommended them for a trip to Iceland. Absolutely wonderful - gave me confidence and independence. Well worth the money - an essential item.

Fantastic. Usd on snow, compressed snow, ice and black ice. Absolutely fantastic. Well made and stay on my boots perfectly. Wish I'd bought them sooner.

Brilliant product, they do exactly what they're meant to, great service from Facewest too.

I purchased two pairs, one for me and one for my wife as we live in the Lake District and walk the fells in all seasons. The original idea was to have them for the snow and ice when crampons would be overkill. We had them in our rucksacks the other day when there was no snow or ice, however we were tackling a steep ascent and descent on wet grass. From experience we know that this type of terrain underfoot can easily leave you on your backside so we put our microspikes on. They were fantastic. They transformed our boots from family saloons into Landrovers. I can't recommend them highly enough. They will stay in our rucksacks all year round now that we realise their potential on wet surfaces as believe it or not, we sometimes get rain in the Lake District!

I am an experienced mountain walker in all weathers and decided my kit list should include Kahtoola Microspikes for that intermediate situation where crampons are not really needed and take longer to fit. Your price was competitive and delivery very quick - thank you. But I was even more impressed when realising I had chosen the wrong size I found your return and exchange procedure equally quick and easy. The exchanged spikes arrived a mere four days after I posted the originals and there was no additional charge. Thank you again for a first class service - I will be using Facewest again.

I have owned a pair of medium size micro spikes for about 10 years. I use them for hiking in snow and ice in Snowdonia and the Alps. One section of elastomer has just split and so I just bought another set. Due to age (78), that is increasing difficulty in reaching my boots to fit the micro spikes during a hike, I ordered a large size, hoping they would be easier to fit. But they aren't. Because I am very keen to wear the spikes on ice etc, I have to adapt: either get hiking partner to help fit, or fit them to the boots before wearing the boots. The new design looks better than the old, and it has a built in tab at the heel to help pulling on. I always carry them on winter walks. Top class accessory.

Tried these out in urban conditions over the last three days of severe weather. On ice and compacted snow they work great. On soft snow and slush there was no balling or retention of snow or slush. When wearing ordinary shoes rather than boots (they fit both) I could feel the contact areas through the sole when walking on pavement which had no snow coverage, although not uncomfortable, unaware of the mini spikes when snow and ice underfoot. A great product with both hill and urban applications, although not suitable for technical climbing.

Absolutely Amazing! I bought these on a bit of a whim, liked the idea of them but had no idea if I'd really use them as intended. Had a few days away in France and my wife and I hiked up to see a frozen waterfall. Decided to slip them on so I could climb up for a better look - WOW - what grip and security they give. Wasn't quite as easy to put on as the video suggests but then again I've only done it twice. I'll be getting my wife a pair for sure, they really transformed the hike, I've been so used to just getting on with it and the odd slip, all the way back I was just amazed it the extra security.

I am an occasional hill walker in my late 50's. I am a keen triathlete and therefore reasonably fit. The Kahtoola Microspikes are brilliant! Just slip them on over your walking boots. I walked up Pen Y Fan on a cold January day. Up a frozen stream, across soft snow, hard pack snow, icy stretches, rocks and ordinary paths. They gripped brilliantly all the way, other walkers were having a real struggle staying on their feet. When I got back to the regular road I slipped them off, bagged them up, and carried on as usual. Highly recommended. Minus points - they seem a little expensive, but my brother has had his for years so I think they will last well.

Surprisingly good but a bit pricey, perhaps?Bought ( by me) as a lightweight alternative to crampons for hillwalking / backpacking on easy ground or when small areas of ice are expected. Advantages: Half the weight, approx. , of the very lightest cramponsand can be carried in a coat pocket. This means there's little fuss in doning / doffing so that, actually, you're more likely to use them on marginal terrain. Can be used with ski poles an alternative mode for winter walking. Only do this if you're sure it's appropriate. If in any doubt stick to the model of mountaineering orthodoxy, to wit, ice axe and crampons when on any white, sloping ground. No front points to either trip over or catch on your trousers / gaiters. Don't discount this. Front pointing crampons on steep ground can be dangerous in inexperienced hands (feet?)Disadvantages:More likely to ball-up with snow than crampons with anti-balling plates. No front points mean any steepenings need to be tackled in a splay-footed, duck-walk style. This ain't necessarily a bad thing but it's a skill best practiced rather than assumed. Optionally, kick steps. Other: Practice putting them on and the find the best way to fit them on your boots. They seem robust but I'm wouldn'texpect them to last if abused on rocky ground over a prolonged period, or if ill-fitted to your boots. In summary: great for rolling Cairngorms whalebacks or Spring walking on the Freisian flanks of Lochaber but, if in any doubt, take ice axe and crampons. I'd recommend them though.

These things worth their weight in gold, if I could, I would give them 6 stars easily. Went to a rocky climb with 500m positive altitude difference and even if I didn't expect any snow, I've put these into my backpack for safety. After climbing around 250m the first patches of snow appeared and in 50 more meters there was frozen snow everywhere on the slippery rocks. I've just put these onto my 3 season boots and went on as nothing happened, leaving the rest of the group far behind, some of them struggling with winter boots to keep up. The best part? Even with my 90+kgs plus 10kgs in the backpack there were no signs of any usage on them, even if I had to make several steps on bare rock. They are much easier to put on as other similar products and the design and materials used guarantee a good durability. Even if they seem expensive, I would strongly advise you to stop looking for alternatives and buy these, these are the real deal!

I bought the Kahtoola Microspikes for my husband - I have used a pair for a couple of years & found them brilliant on icy terrain. The updated Quad spikes are even better having 4 spikes now on the heel. He has used them a few times in the Lakes & once on an icy track in Scotland. They give excellent traction on compacted snow, ice, wet rock, or any slippery surface where full crampons are not required. They are not a replacement for crampons but they are excellent for quite steep terrain & for more gentle slopes and tracks/paths, they are definitely worth having; they take up little room or weight in your pack & are very easy to put on & take off - well worth it for the increased stability they provide. Very friendly & helpful, well informed staff at Facewest too, a pleasure to deal with.

Why oh why didn't I buy these 10 years ago?! They're a well made product that is easy to get on and off your walking boots and makes such a big difference when they're on. They work great on snow and ice - as you would expect - but are an absolute wonder on steep, wet, slippery and muddy grass and loose ground. They're relatively light and I keep them permanently in my rucksack. I can't recommend them highly enough.

These Microspikes are brilliant. Much better than other spring like designs as the spikes really do grip into the ice. Ideal for carrying in your pack when on summer alpine hikes that may involve crossing some spring snow that's still about, without the need for full crampons. Not really suitable for full on winter walking but just right for carrying 'just in case' on summer hikes. They are a bit of a faff to put on until you have the knack, but you soon get used to that. But the best think is how they are adaptable to wear over different kinds of shoes & boots. (Including my work shoes once! Although if you are planning on doing that don't get them in red - unless you want everyone to know how you are walking normally whilst they are on their backsides ! )

Truly liberating amazing piece of kit! No longer are my forays across snowy fells restricted to the need for heavy boots and crampons. Winter can be the best time to go running in the hills if you can suffer the cold. The Microspikes provide excellent grip where icy. I would however strongly advise anyone that is planning to cover steep ground to invest in a lightweight ice axe and not rely on spikes alone.

These were purchased after reading the reviews on this site. As the boots our group wear are walking /hiking boots rather than mountain boots. We purchased two pairs to try them out and used them on test runs around Kentmere and Grasmere and I have to say they performed superbly. The main reason for buying was a trip to Ben Nevis this week. The zigzags on the final ascent were quite treacherous and the microspikes proved invaluable on both the ascent and the decent. The only concern before buying these were reviews on another site that claimed they didn't grip well in fresh snow, I am happy to say that this wasn't the case at all.

Camping in the Lake District this Easter proved a chilly experience at night but brilliant during the day with little wind and superb visibility. There were patches of snow at all levels but complete covering above 2000 feet. For much of the time I didn't need any attachments to my boots but on Scafell Pike used Yaktrax -they were better than nothing but came off once and clearly didn't have the grip of crampons or the Kahtoola Microspikes that a surprising number of people were wearing. Surprising since I hadn't come across them before. Hikers demonstrated how easy they were to use compared to crampons , securely fitting to the boots in seconds. And how effective they were both for walking and running. I decided I wouldn't risk missing out on snow walks in the future due to being under-equipped. The Microspikes arrived in just a couple of days with excellent service from Facewest. Very much looking forward to using them!