During the winter months, I wear Microspikes daily while walking my dog along country roads and through fields (no sidewalks in my tiny town). They have kept me steady and upright over snow and ice and have helped make walking in the winter just as pleasant as it is in other seasons. It's wonderful to be able to enjoy the time with my dog and the often stunning winter landscape without having to worry about slipping, sliding or falling - even if my dog gives an unexpected tug or wants to do a bit of romping around me. (He LOVES snow!) I've even experimented by TRYING to make my foot slide across various surfaces - ice, hard-packed snow, powder over ice, slush, etc. - while wearing these and have been unable to do so. In addition, the design of Microspikes has kept them firmly on my feet if we venture into deeper snow; this was not always the case with Yaktrax Pro, a product I've used - and really liked - in the past. (On several occasions, I lost a Yaktrax in deep snow and had to retrace my steps to retrieve it.)

Microspikes have helped keep winter accessible to me - something I really appreciate.

Very highly recommended.

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