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Kahtoola MICROspikes vs OR Crocodile Gaiters

Weight and specs compared for 2026 — and which one to choose.

OR Crocodile Gaiters is the lighter option — 144 g lighter than the Kahtoola MICROspikes (32% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.
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Spec Kahtoola MICROspikes OR Crocodile Gaiters
Weight 454 g · 0.454 kg · 1.00 lb 310 g · 0.310 kg · 0.68 lb
Brand Kahtoola OR
Category Footwear Footwear
Kahtoola MICROspikes
454 g

Traction spikes for icy and snowy trails. Fits most shoes.

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OR Crocodile Gaiters
310 g

Durable full-length gaiters for waterproof protection.

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Kahtoola MICROspikes vs OR Crocodile Gaiters: which should you buy?

If saving weight is your priority, the OR Crocodile Gaiters wins — at 310 g it is 144 g (32%) lighter than the Kahtoola MICROspikes (454 g). That said, the heavier option may justify the extra grams with more capacity, durability or comfort, so weigh the trade-off against how you'll use it.

See where both rank against everything else in this category on the lightest footwear page, or browse the full gear weight database.

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