Hurray for EXOspikes! Last summer I got back into trail running. In Nov I got a pair of EXOspikes, and since then, I've only used those when I need traction. I've used their Microspikes in the past, but I love that the EXOspikes are so light - sometimes I forget they are there. :) Thank you, I enjoy your gear reviews!
I'm a Colorado native too. I wish I had something like this 7 weeks ago when I slipped on some ice during a run and broke my fibula. Thanks for a great review!
I use Kahtoola NANOspikes, which work well on flat roads and bike paths, but provide no additional traction on snow or loose surfaces. As Kahtoola says, they are "designed specifically for hard, slippery surfaces."
Bought exospikes for some of us and husband microspike and was wondering how far can we get away with the exospikes when going up a 14er. We are climbing up Mt. Elbert in August and they recommended microspikes. Just going to buy both for all of us and get some experience with them. I appreciate you are straight to the point about the products.
Sideways is the problem. Steep straight-up is no problem. Walking on a side-slope is a huge problem, because spikes are not well secured side-to-side. Spikes quickly rotate out from under the shoe.
I have no need for micospikes, but after watching this I want some, lol. I like that they work with so many different shoes and look easy to put on and off. Great review and comparison Steven.
Tried these slip on type but for me they just are too heavy and take away the feeling of the shoes. I use a 1/4” hex head sheet metal screw in the forefoot of my Hoka SpeedGoats, 6 on each shoe and this gives exceptional grip on ice with no loss of your shoes cushion. I have bombed down the local ski hill and no slipping. They are hardly noticeable if you come across gravel or dirt but a bit sketchy on pavement. I have never slipped with this setup and with the no added weight it is a great option. Not to mention the price! 🇨🇦
Sometimes im finding my self having to throw on tire chains on my semi although not icy the compacted snow tends to make walking slippery. So after viewing this here video would I be better off for basically walking around paved roadway surfaces as well as sidewalks with the ExoSpikes?
@@UltraTrailSteven cool thank you for your response although not needed now im starting to buy items like balaclava’s, other warm clothing, traction devices like these here ExoSpikes for walking in snow covered surfaces like at distribution centers in Utah make walking hazardous even though walking slower than normal I still slip…. So would these ExoSpikes go good on Work boots?
