Best Ice Cleats for Boots and Shoes
Ice Cleats and Slip Resistant Shoe Attachments
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"Professional stretch-over and strap-on ice cleats and traction devices that fit almost any shoe or boot
and reduce slips and falls on almost any indoor or outdoor slippery surface."
and reduce slips and falls on almost any indoor or outdoor slippery surface."
High-Pro Demo Video
High-Pro
$35.97 /pr.
High-Pro Ice Cleats are the perfect choice for anyone looking for extremely comfortable and effective heavy duty ice cleats. 26 2mm tungsten carbide spikes, the most of any ice cleat in its class, and an aggressive, self-cleaning tread provide the best possible traction on ice, deep snow, packed snow, slush and black ice. Exclusive, patented features make them easy to put on and take off and keep them firmly in place. Their patented Dual-Material design is extremely durable and they're very affordable. Fit all types of shoes and boots.
Low-Pro Demo Video
Low-Pro
$35.97 /pr.
Low-Pro are the perfect ice cleats for anyone who has problems putting on and removing ice cleats or anyone constantly going in and out of doors. Transitional Traction™ allows you to safely walk on most interior floor surfaces without damaging them and they're safe to wear while driving. 26 1mm tungsten carbide studs and an aggressive self-cleaning tread provide traction on ice, snow, packed snow, slush and black ice. They're the best ice cleats available for people living or working in the city and the ice cleats of choice for delivery drivers and policemen. Easy on and off and fit most shoes and boots.
Grip-X Demo Video
Grip-X
$42.97 /pr.
Grip-X easy on/easy off ice cleats have 16 ultra-sharp, durable, well-positioned and replaceable 2mm tungsten carbide studs and an aggressive self-cleaning tread hove replaceable spikes. They stay securely on your shoes and boots and provide excellent traction on ice, snow, packed snow, slush and black ice. The patented stud mounts are flat so they're comfortable unlike other ice cleats with replaceable spikes that many describe as like walking on marbles.
Spare-Spike Demo Video
Spare Spike
$24.97 /pr.
Spare Spike is a lite-duty consumer grade ice cleat that has many patented features. It has 16 2mm replaceable tungsten carbide spikes and an aggressive self-cleaning tread for excellent traction on ice, snow, packed snow, slush and black ice. It's designed to get you or your employees safely across the parking lot or from the front door to the mailbox and back.
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Heavy Duty Studs:
26 Well-Positioned Non-Replaceable 2mm Tungsten Carbide Studs including Heal Spikes Treads:
Aggressive & Self-Cleaning. Patented Dual Material construction makes them extremely durable. Straps:
Wide, Proprietary Compound Stays on Shoes and Boots Stays on Shoes and Boots and Flexible at Low Temperatures. Dual Pull Tabs and Dual Density Construction for Easy On/Easy Off |
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$42.97 /pr. |
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Heavy Duty Ice Cleats Studs:
16 Well-Positioned Replaceable 2mm Tungsten Carbide Studs including Heal Spikes. Patented mounts are secure, flat and comfortable. Treads:
Aggressive & Self-Cleaning. Straps:
Proprietary Compound Stays on Shoes and Boots and Flexible at Low Temperatures. Dual Pull Tabs and Dual Density Construction for Easy On/Easy Off |
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| Low-Pro
$ 35.97 /pr. |
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Category:
Heavy Duty Studs:
26 Well-Positioned Non-Replaceable 2mm Tungsten Carbide Studs including Heal Spikes Treads:
Aggressive & Self-Cleaning Straps:
Wide, Proprietary Compound Stays on Shoes and Boots Stays on Shoes and Boots and Flexible at Low Temperatures. Dual Pull Tabs and Dual Density Construction for Easy On/Easy Off |
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| Heel Grips
$ 27.97 /pr. |
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Heavy Duty Ice Cleats Studs:
5 Well-Positioned Non-Replaceable 2mm Tungsten Carbide Studs on Heel Only Treads:
Aggressive & Self-Cleaning Straps:
Easy On/Easy Off Straps Quickly Adjust to Fit Different Shoes and Boots |
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| Spare Spike (3)
$ 24.97 /pr. |
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Lite Duty Ice Cleats Studs:
16 Well-Positioned Replaceable 2mm Tungsten Carbide Studs Treads:
Aggressive & Self-Cleaning Straps:
Wide, Proprietary Compound Stays on Shoes and Boots Stays on Shoes and Boots and Flexible at Low Temperatures. Dual Pull Tabs and Dual Density Construction for Easy On/Easy Off |
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| Grips-Lite Gritted Ice Cleats (1)
$ 45.97 /pr. |
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Heavy Duty Ice Cleats Gritted:
Non-Sparking, Non-Conductive Aluminum Oxide Bands renew themselves and last longer than products with flat gritted surfaces. Treads:
Aggressive & Self-Cleaning Straps:
Proprietary Compound Stays on Shoes and Boots and Flexible at Low Temperatures. Dual Pull Tabs and Dual Density Construction for Easy On/Easy Off |
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Ice |
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Snow |
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Slush |
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Black Ice |
Oil & Grease | Animal Fats | Soaps & Waxes | Chemicals | Water & Other Liquids | Mud | Effective Indoors | Effective Outdoors | Safe to Wear Indoors | Safe for Driving | Keeps Shoes Dry | |
| Altragrips-Lite High Profile $ 45.97 /pr. |
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More Info...$ 45.97 /pr. Category:
Heavy Duty Ice Cleats Studs:
16 Well-Positioned Non-Replaceable 2mm Tungsten Carbide Studs including Heal Spikes Treads:
Aggressive & Self-Cleaning Straps:
Proprietary Compound Stays on Shoes and Boots and Flexible at Low Temperatures. Dual Pull Tabs and Dual Density Construction for Easy On/Easy Off |
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| Altragrips-Lite Low Profile $ 45.97 /pr. |
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More Info...$ 45.97 /pr. Category:
Heavy Duty Ice Cleats Studs:
Transitional Traction system allows use on most indoor floors without damage or slipping. 16 Well-Positioned Non-Replaceable 1mm Tungsten Carbide Studs including Heal Spikes Treads:
Aggressive & Self-Cleaning Straps:
Proprietary Compound Stays on Shoes and Boots. Easy On/Easy Off |
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| Altragrips Overshoes - Low Profile $ 54.97 /pr. |
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Heavy Duty Overshoe Studs:
48 Well-Positioned Non-Replaceable 1mm Tungsten Carbide Studs including Heal Spikes Treads:
Aggressive & Self-Cleaning Overshoe:
Wide Opening for Easy On/Easy Off. Patented Trim Line to fit even larger shoes. |
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| Grips Overshoes (1)
$ 49.97 /pr. |
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Heavy Duty Overshoes Gritted:
Non-Sparking, Non-Conductive Aluminum Oxide Bands Treads:
Aggressive & Self-Cleaning Overshoe:
Wide Opening for Easy On/Easy Off. Patented Trim Line to fit even larger shoes. |
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Best Ice Cleats for...
- There are several types of ice cleats (ice grippers). Choosing the best ice cleats is not always obvious because no one type of ice cleat is best for everyone.
- Many times the best approach to preventing slips and falls is a combination of different types of ice cleats best suited for particular employees.
It's important to remember that your goal is to prevent injuries caused by slips and falls. Choosing the wrong type of ice cleats for your particular situation can actually increase your risk of falls and injuries even if the ice cleats you've chosen give excellent traction on snow and ice.
I encourage you to please call me toll free at 1-888-205-4477 for free expert advice. You'll save time and be sure to get the best possible ice cleats to keep you safe.
Where you live
- Is your problem primarily ice or a combination of both ice and snow?
- How often do you expect to wear your ice cleats?
Special Note: I often have people say they don't get a lot of ice and snow where they live. So why invest in ice cleats... especially good ones that cost more?
I ask them if they own a fire extinguisher or fire insurance for their home and most people obviously do. Then I ask them if they have frequent fires, or ever had a fire, and for the overwhelming majority of people the answer is, or hopefully, no. But you get these things because the risk of not having them is too great. But even in the worst case scenario a house can be replaced. You can't replace your health. People have long-term disabilities and financial problems resulting from slippery wintry conditions. The worst case scenario from a slip on the ice is that you die either directly from the fall or from complications.
As far as getting good ice cleats vs entry level ice cleats let's go back to the fire extinguisher comparison. When there's a fire and you grab your fire extinguisher you don't want to wonder if your fire extinguisher works on that particular type of fire or that the handle breaks off when you need it most. You just want it to work and the fire out.
It's the same thing with ice cleats. Many ice cleats will only work on ice and packed snow. They come right out and tell you but they don't tell you what it doesn't work on. What about deeper snow and especially black ice? What about conditions where there's a thin layer of snow on top of the ice that acts like a lubricant or snow clumping up because there are no treads or the treads are not self-cleaning making them ineffective? What about walking on ice in extremely cold weather when ice is far more dense and traction devices with coils stop working? Do you really want to wonder if the next step you take is on a slippery surface your bargain ice cleats can't handle?
Why then do some entry level ice cleats get good reviews? That's because almost any ice cleat is better than no ice cleats. Performance is relative. So most "sorta" work... until they don't. And that's the fall that can screw up your whole life.
The good ice cleats are only about $20 more expensive than the marginal offerings and they usually last two, three or even more times as long. A few people still balk but they'll think nothing of spending four or even five dollars for a cup of coffee... often every day. At that point I wish them well and let the process of natural selection take its course.
How you work or plan to use them
- Will you be wearing ice cleats for extended periods of time?
- Are you constantly going in and out of doors?
- Do you have to drive in ice and snow and ... if so ... do you make frequent stops?
Straps
Straps are critically important to the performance and safety of the ice cleat because...
- they obviously must keep from coming off;
- they have to keep the ice cleat properly aligned so that studs remain effective;
- durability is more than just a service life matter. If straps break you're now stranded on that icy hill or parking lot with one cleat.
- they must remain flexible at low temperatures so the ice cleat is to put on and take off; and
- they must maintain their elasticity.
The work or use environment
- Do you plan to use ice cleats in an area where spark suppression and/or non-conductivity is an issue?
- Do you plan to use your ice cleats for hiking or hunting?
- What other slippery conditions exist in addition to ice and snow?
- Do you want an overshoe with built-in cleats to keep your footwear dry?
- Will people have to climb ladders while wearing the traction device?
- Will there be metal steps like those on a bus?
Cost considerations
As I explain in the "Where you live" section, cost should not be the driving factor in selecting ice cleats. You owe it to yourself and your family to get the best ice traction device to keep you safe.
Traditional Ice Cleats
Winter Walking sells traditional ice cleats in the sense that the spikes are sharp. That's where the comparison with competing ice cleats stops because Winter Walking has incorporated several exclusive patented features. With over 30 years of experience they designed each ice cleat to give you optimum traction and usability. For businesses reading this the usability issues addressed are just as important as the traction the ice cleats provide because no accidents will be avoided if employees won't use them. The best way to decide which ice cleat best meets your needs is to click on the Ice Cleats Selection Guide tab above. This will show you all the types of slippery conditions each ice cleat will accommodate. It will also show which ice cleats are safe to wear while driving, which ones will keep your feet dry, and much more.
I want to call special attention to the Low-Pro , AltraGrips-Lite Low Profile Ice Cleats and AltraGrips Low Profile Ice Cleats Overshoes. These are the only ice cleats I know of that most often do not have to be removed when going in and out of doors and can be safely worn while driving. This is the perfect answer for people living or working in urban areas and for delivery truck drivers.
Spikeless Ice Cleats
Some of the most popular ice cleats use wound stainless steel coils.
- Wound coils provide hundreds of gripping edges more than studded ice cleats. They have to because the gripping edges are not aggressive. It takes tens if not hundreds of gripping edges to equal a single aggressive stud.
- They're not effective for deep snow, slush or black ice and become less effective as temperatures drop and ice becomes more dense.
- Stainless steel coils tend to wear down rapidly especially if the user frequently walks on bare spots not covered by ice and snow. A typical user gets one season of use.
- While they won't damage most types of floors, this type of ice cleat absolutely must be removed before going indoors or on to most forms of transportation. That's because walking on a smooth dry floor while wearing this type of ice cleat is extremely slippery and dangerous.
- Users must careful using them in a city because they're slippery when you step on a sewer grate or manhole cover that is usually not covered with ice and snow.
- The initial cost is low although they require more frequent replacement.
- Not suited for off-road use.
- Not suited for environments where sparking is an issue or climbing is required.
Why don't you sell different brands of ice cleats?
- No ice cleats can guaranty you won't slip and injure yourself on the ice. While almost any ice cleat will reduce the risk of slipping, there is a world of difference in their effectiveness or suitability for your particular circumstances.
I don't sell every brand of ice cleats. There are some good brands and there are some terrible brands. I offer what I believe are the best ice cleats based upon my over 12 years of experience in this field. To offer anything less is a compromise of professional ethics because my goal is prevent you from falling and sustaining a life altering injury. Most of the ice cleats are produced by Winter Walking (formerly Jordan David) who have been the industry leader in producing professional quality ice cleats for over 40 years. You may not have heard of their products because they have concentrated of supplying industry.
Are professional, heavy duty ice cleats for consumers?
Absolutely yes! Winter Walking professional heavy duty ice cleats are durable and deliver excellent, reliable traction in all winter slippery conditions. In my opinion they're just better. And when it comes to ice cleats and avoiding a serious life-altering injury you want everything possible to reduce that risk. If you don't believe me you can ask the tens of customers I get every year who seek the best possible ice cleats after they have sustained a serious injury.
I've been using cheap ice cleats for years and I haven't fallen. Why do I need professional ice cleats?
It's more accurate to say you haven't fallen and injured yourself yet. But it only takes a faction of a second to find out your bargain ice cleats really don't work on black ice, extremely cold ice or rough ice. And then they're not a bargain after all. You should never base the purchase of ice cleats based upon price. The consequences of falling are just too serious.
Our products are very versatile and provide traction on a variety of slippery surfaces.
Visit Product Listing and Selection Guide to find out more.
Visit Product Listing and Selection Guide to find out more.
$ 50.97 /pr.
Grippers for Strippers floor stripping protective overshoes are the industry leader in preventing slips and falls, increasing productivity and keeping shoes dry while mopping, stripping and waxing floors.
$ 24.97 /pr.
StabilGrippers provide traction on wet floors and floors made slippery from vegetable and animal fats commonly found in the food processing and food service industries and car washes.
$ 45.97 /pr.
Grips-Lite also show up under the Ice Cleats category. They're non-sparking and non-conductive and also provide excellent traction on oil, grease and chemical covered floors as well as wet, soapy cement floors.
$ 35.97 /pr.
Low-Pro also show up under the Ice Cleats category. They're the perfect solution for preventing slips and falls in walk-in freezers.
Shoe attachments are less expensive than slip resistant shoes.
Why buy separate, expensive slip resistant shoes when you can simply stretch slip resistant footwear over almost any pair of your existing shoes... get far better traction than any rubber soled shoe... adapt your footwear to changing slippery conditions... and save money?
You'll find a state-of-the-art traction solution with important, patented features not found in competing products.
You'll find one shoe traction device that provides traction on several slippery conditions
Employees are more likely to actually use Winter Walking traction devices.
You have flexibility to adapt to changing or temporary slippery conditions.
You can choose the most comfortable work shoes instead of being limited to slip resistant work shoes.
Most products are made in the USA
What traction device do you recommend for working on roofs?
I don't recommend any of the traction devices on this website for roofers. The devices with the aggressive cleats you need for traction... especially on a sloping roof... will damage the roof. I recommend that you visit korkers.com where you'll find traction devices specifically designed for roofers.
What are the best shoes for walking on ice?
Find out about shoes for gripping ice.
Call now for free consulting to help you determine what to look for in high quality slip resistant footwear and for choosing footwear that makes common sense for your business environment. Choosing the right slip resistant footwear can be a daunting task. In fact choosing the wrong slip resistant footwear may actually increase the probability of slips and falls. Call for advice... it's free!
Store Reviews
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4.67 / 5 Based On
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"Quick delivery? Yes Received in good condition? Yes" David O., Palm Desert, CA 2014-07-0155 / 5 Stars
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