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”These are great for crossing spring and early summer snow drifts, when “traction devices” are not enough, but full crampons are over kill.”
If I understand the description properly, RL is positioning these as more effective than microspikes. Any thoughts on that?
Depends on conditions. For ice and “very hard” pack I like microspikes. For deep sticky snow (warm) I like insteps. 95% of the time microspikes get the job done.
The traction under the heel with microspikes makes a big difference, especially descending.
Yes, even the new Vargo v3 pocket cleats (not yet released), although they look promising, don’t offer heel traction.
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