Nortec Fast Micro Crampons

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Quickly change any shoe into a micro crampon.

Nortec says

ULTRALIGHT MICRO CRAMPONS SPEED HIKING AND TRAIL RUNNING. Perfect for those who love to move in FAST & LIGHT style, both in winter running and hiking. Thanks to the three crampons plates and to the micro chain guarantees always a perfect control on ice and hard snow. Also suitable for training and races on dry, wet, icy or muddy grassland, and for the winter running.

Our Verdict

These are very quick and easy to attach to any shoe, they are best used on winter treks, when ice and snow are underfoot on well-trodden paths. I used these last year when hiking up Snowden in January, and they were a game changer. They stop you from slipping on ice and give you added grip on snow, which not only gives you a better feeling of security, but also makes walking easier.   These are not to be used in place of “real” crampons, which should be used  for technical mountaineering routes, but instead, for hill walking in the snow, I would also always advise using hiking poles in any conditions you need to use the Nortec Fast Micro Crampons, especially on descents.

– Reviewed by Ultralight Outdoor Gear

Features

• Quick fit and excellent adherence to the shoe due to the hi-tech elastomer. 
• Ideal for ice, mud and slippery surfaces due to the steel crampons plates 
• Front crampons with the „flex“ system to prevent the accumulation of snow and ice 
• Steel hoop on the shoe‘s tip for excellent stability 
• Compact case made of technical and functional material 
• All-round micro crampon that can be worn on hiking shoes but also on trail running shoes
• 21 steel crampon‘s spikes 8 mm long for excellent stability, perfect grip and hiking and running comfort
• Ultra LIGHT twisted stainless steel chain to improve the grip and to assure reliability.
• Structure completely made of high resistance stainless steel components to prevent rust and oxidation
• Compact case made of technical and functional material with plastic hook to hang up the case on the backpack. Two different pockets to keep separate crampons and avoid loss of time when fitting.
• Hi-tech silicon elastomer tested up to -60 °C for a quick and comfortalbe fit and perfect positioning of the light crampon

Specifications

Small

• Small weighs: 241g (excludes storage bag)
• Small fits: EUR 36-38 / UK 3-5

Medium

• Medium weighs: 247g (excludes storage bag)
• Medium fits: EUR 39-41 / UK 5.5-7.5

Large

• Large weighs: 254g (excludes storage bag)
• Large fits: EUR 42-44 / UK 8-9.5

XLarge

• XLarge weighs: 260g (excludes storage bag)
• XLarge fits: EUR 45-48 / UK 10.5-14

Help & advice:

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