Kahtoola Presents Runner-Friendly Winter Essentials

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It's not quite winter yet, but we're so impressed with Kahtoola's innovative traction systems that we just couldn't wait any longer to spread the word.

In the world of outdoor gear, when innovation and passion meet at a crossroad, the result is brand that leaves all the unnecessary bells and whistles aside and delivers a supreme product that revolutionizes the industry. One such brand is Kahtoola.

Founded by Danny Giovale after surviving a life-changing fall in the Dolmites of Italy, the Flagstaff, AZ-based company produces some of the best traction gear for footwear on the market today. Built for conquering snow and ice, Kahtoola’s product line is centered around snowshoes, crampons and spikes.

T revolutionary K10 Crampon sets this brand apart. The company has taken the limited design of traditional crampons and added their patented Leafspring Extended Bar technology to allow the product to be more flexible and cater to a larger variety of footwear.

Another way Kahtoola has pushed the innovative envelope is by making snowshoes and spikes that can be used with running sneakers. Unlike large, bulky snowshoes that weight you down significantly, Kahtoola’s lightweight RNR Snowshoe makes hitting the winter train much easier. If you’re looking for a more minimal option, they’ve got you covered with the strap-free MICROspikes.

Featuring 3/8 inch hardened stainless steal spikes housed on a tough elastomer harness, the MICROspikes firmly stretch over footwear to provide a comfortable and secure fit. The spikes are great for daily use during the winter season. Take it from someone who’s walked across life-sized blocks of shear ice with the spikes on—these are even better than advertized.

Kahtoola isn’t just about making exceptional products, the company is dedicated to doing their part to better the world. Each year, Kahtoola donates 1% of its annual sales to support people in need across the globe through their ‘1% For the People’ program.

Check out the full range of products at Kahtoola.

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