I used these for the first time yesterday to ascend Mt. San Jacinto (10,804 ft.). There were lots of steep, snow-covered traverses and the Micro-Spikes allowed me to cross them no problem. Also, when we came to long patches of dirt, we easily took them off and attached them with carabiners to the back of the Camelbak for later use.

They are much better and more durable then the Yak Traxx I used to use.

Five stars for ease of use, traction control, and portability.