About Kahtoola
Founded in 1999 by Danny Giovale, Kahtoola builds footwear traction systems, gaiters, and hiking crampons to elevate human potential in the outdoors. Every product is designed and tested at the brand's headquarters in Flagstaff, AZ high on the Colorado Plateau.
Guided by a Product + Purpose mindset, the company builds durable gear while engaging in conservation advocacy and dedicating 1% of annual revenue through the Kahtoola Philanthropy Program to organizations advancing Indigenous communities, environmental responsibility, and meaningful connections to the outdoors.
Trademark Guidelines
Kahtoola is best known for MICROspikes® footwear traction, a stretch-on traction device introduced in 2007 that helped establish the category of lightweight winter traction for flexible footwear.
MICROspikes® is a registered trademark of Kahtoola, Inc. When referencing the product in editorial content, please use the name Kahtoola MICROspikes® footwear traction. When referring to the broader category of products, please use terms such as traction devices, footwear traction, ice cleats, or winter traction.
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