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I live in central Minnesota and have been running in these shoes all winter. Have ran in temps down to -8 below zero and feet have been warm, whether I've worn cotton or Smartwool socks. I typically run 5-12 miles at 8-9 minute miles on asphalt roads in winter. With these shoes I've found it best to run on at least 1/8 inch of packed snow or 1/2 inch of loose snow, but these shoes are still comfortable on bare asphalt the spikes just make a clicking sound. The spikes work great except on glare ice. The bottoms of these shoes can, like any running shoes, get packed with snow then they can become heavy or feel like you're wearing round bottom shoes and the spikes become less or totally ineffective. The spikes are not sharp. They are blunted on the end and are about 3/32 inch diameter; then after about 1/8 inch they step out to about 5/32 inch diameter. The spikes only extend past the sole about 1/16 to 1/8 inch, depending on how you land. If I ran only on icy trails I would consider putting in 1/4 inch pointed track spikes. The shoes are not Goretex, but are water-resistant and seem completely windproof. The spikes can be removed with an included wrench, which I am considering doing so that I can use these shoes for snowshoe running. The soles are slightly rigid, which they need to be to mount spikes and seem to have about the same cushioning as a pair of Asics Kinseis and less cushioning than a pair of Asics Nimbus 11s. I've been away from Asics for awhile, running on Nikes and Spiras, and the Gel Arctics are more comfortable and have larger toeboxes and wider soles than anything I've worn from those companies lately. On snowy and icy roads I would say that I slip about 80% less than my friends who don't have spiked shoes.

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I live in Montana and want to be in shape for a spring 10K. Without these spiked shoes, I don't think I could make my goal by spring. We have snow and winter conditions from November until the first part of April. The spikes on the bottom of the shoes work great. If you go to the grocery store after your run, you have to walk lightly or you'll sound like a tap dancer. Most people don't notice when I come tapping up behind them in the grocery aisle. The spikes are not too big, but they are there and they work. I'm writing only because I find comments helpful.

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Last year, the first time I attempted to run outside in the winter, I purchased this shoe. Turned out both the snowfall and temperature challenges were well beyond nomal. This shoe was great and exceeded my expectations. Excellent traction running on packed-down ice/snow. Minor slippage on larger patches of thin clear ice. Warm and dry running directly through snow and icey puddles. I'm running outside again this winter. Purchased these shoes for my wife who just tried them for the first time in 10 degrees/2 inches snow (last year I ran in minus 10 degrees/over a foot snow.) She thinks they are great also and will be free from the treadmill/indoor track this winter.

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These shoes exceed expectations. I purchased them after a fall on the ice during a run. I replaced the stock spikes (8 mm, conical) with 9 mm pointed and they really rip up the hard pack and ice. I suspect the beefier spikes are over kill, but the included spike tool made for a trivial swap. The added bonus of these shoes is that they are warm and dry. Snow running results in wet feet, but even long runs in these shoes my feet stay remarkably dry. The price is a bit more than I typically spend on shoes, ironically 8 weeks after I purchased these shoes I picked up a used treadmill for the same price. These shoes make it possible to get outside for a run even in the snow and ice.

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These shows are really good. They make running on snow/ice possible and keep my feet warm. They still slip occassionally and it would be good if they came with a gaiter to stop cold water entering when you run through a puddle.