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Why Ice Cleats Matter More When You Can't See the Ice
Ice and snow are a risk for everyone, but blind people face more of it, because you can't tell what's under your next step. One block can take you over ice, black ice, slush, a dry sidewalk, a sewer grate, and the tile floor of a store or train station.
Many ice cleats grip only some of those surfaces. The best ice cleats for blind people have to handle all of them, and ideally they also:
can be worn on most indoor floors and on buses and trains, so you don't have to take them off and put them back on every time; and
are much less likely to hurt your guide dog if you step on its paw.
How Different Types of Ice Cleats Compare
Situation
Coil-Style Ice Cleats
Traditional Spiked Ice Cleats
LOW-PRO® with Transitional Traction™
Ice and packed snow
Yes, but less effective as temperatures drop
Yes
Yes, including black ice
Loose snow
Not helpful
Only if they have an aggressive tread
Yes, with a self-cleaning tread
Steep hills
Not reliable
Depends on the studs
Good, though 2mm studs grip better
Indoor floors, buses, and trains
Extremely slippery; must come off
Must come off
Can stay on for most floors
Sewer grates, utility hole covers, smooth stone
Extremely slippery
Can be slippery
Better traction, because the tread touches too
Stepping on your guide dog's paw
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Can seriously injure your dog
Much less likely to cause a serious injury
Choosing the Right Ice Cleats
The goal is the same for everyone: preventing falls. But the best choice depends on:
how much risk you're willing to accept for the convenience of wearing your ice cleats indoors and protecting your guide dog;
whether you can bend over to put ice cleats on and take them off, or have weakness in your hands or arthritis;
whether you face icy stairs or live on a steep hill;
whether you live in a city, a suburb, or the country; and
what you plan to do while wearing them.
Every ice cleat I recommend here makes putting them on easier without sight: patented Dual Pull Tabs™ let you stretch them over your shoes with both hands, Dual Density™ straps are thinner where they don't wear so they stretch more easily, and there's no left or right to sort out.
My Recommendation
For most blind people, I recommend LOW-PRO®, or ICE BEAST™ LOW-PRO for bulky boots. They have the same patented features as HIGH-PRO, but their 1mm studs barely protrude past the tread, so you can wear them indoors and on transit, they grip grates and smooth stone better, and they're much less likely to hurt your dog.
The trade-off is that 1mm studs don't grip ice quite as well as 2mm studs, which matters most on inclines and icy steps. If your daily routine includes steep, icy sidewalks or ice-covered steps, HIGH-PRO® will keep you safer, as long as you take them off before going inside.
No ice cleat can guarantee you won't slip. The right one can reduce your risk.
Ice Cleats You Can Wear Indoors and on Mass Transit
With Transitional Traction™, both the 1mm studs and the tread touch the ground, so you get grip on ice outside and on smooth surfaces inside, without damaging most floors.
walk steep, icy sidewalks or ice-covered steps every day
need the strongest traction on ice, black ice, packed snow, and slush
wear shoes or winter boots, but not bulky, insulated pack boots
Take HIGH-PRO off before going indoors or onto buses and trains. The 2mm studs can damage floors, are slippery on smooth surfaces, sewer grates, and utility hole covers, and could injure your guide dog if you step on its paw.
Why it works on steep ice:
26 molded-in 2mm tungsten carbide studs spread across the sole and heel
Patented Heel Spike grips the moment your heel lands
Self-cleaning tread sheds snow so the studs keep reaching the ice
Dimpled foot bed and strong straps keep it aligned on your footwear
Most people can. There's no left or right, and patented Dual Pull Tabs™ let you grab the front and back with both hands and stretch the ice cleat over your shoe. If bending over is hard, sit down to put them on. Because you can leave LOW-PRO on indoors, you won't need to put them on and take them off as often.
Will LOW-PRO hurt my guide dog if I step on its paw?
LOW-PRO's 1mm studs barely protrude past the tread, so they're much less likely to cause a serious injury than the longer spikes on traditional ice cleats. Any ice cleat can still hurt if you step down hard, so walk with the same care you always do.
Should I add ankle straps?
Most people don't need them. But if an ice cleat came off, finding it and putting it back on could be very hard, so ankle straps are worth considering for extra security, especially in deep or wet snow. The Ankle Strap Kit fits all three ice cleats on this page.
Not sure which ice cleats are right for you? I'm happy to talk it through.
Call me at 610-670-2549, every day 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM ET.
Crucial Ice Cleats Sizing Advice
You can go by the shoe sizes. However, the shoe or boot size can vary significantly for the same foot size. Option two below is a better way to select the correct size.
(OR)
Measure the length of your shoe or boot. Measure the bottom from the tip of the sole to the base of the heel. Measure on "the flat", don't wrap around. We want the length. Then, find the size on the sizing chart with the Footwear Length Range, which spans the length of your footwear. Measure carefully. Measure twice. Our goal is to get you the right size on the first try to make you as safe as possible as soon as possible.
Ice cleats sizes are unisex and fit men's and women's shoes and boots according to the sizing charts.
Always try your ice cleats on when you receive them for two reasons.
You want to be ready for the bad weather. Be sure to find out you need a size exchange before the ice is on the ground.
I can't do free size exchanges for ice cleats that you have used because I can't resell them.
FAQs
What should I do if the length of my shoe or boot is extremely close to the breakpoint of a size range? Should I choose the next larger size? For example, assume the length of your boot or shoe is just under 12½". You look at the specific size chart for ice cleats you're buying. Assume for this example the Medium has a size range of 11½" to < 12½" and a Large is 12½" to < 13" For regular shoes and work shoes, stick with the smaller of the two sizes you're considering. Choose the bigger size if you plan to use your ice cleats on heavier winter boots.
I plan to use the ice cleats on my shoes and boots. But they're different lengths. What should I do?
If the difference in length is small, order the size for the larger boots. Purchase the optional Ankle Strap to use when you use the ice cleats on your shoes. The ankle strap will make sure they stay on. If the difference in length is significant, you may need two sizes of ice cleats. That's because you want the ice cleats to be snug so they stay on your footwear and aligned.
I have a large company. There's no way I can measure everyone's footwear.
I understand. Go by shoe sizes. I'll be happy to exchange sizes later on. However, please make sure you haven't used the ice cleats outdoors.
Is the measuring technique 100% accurate?
Nope. It's accurate most of the time. Measuring is far superior to go by shoe size.
ICE BEAST Ice Cleats Sizing Tips
ICE BEAST Ice Cleats run large. Therefore, if you have a normal winter boot and your shoe size is close to the minimum of a size range, choose the next smaller size. If you have a large, bulky boot, stick with the size chart.
Ice cleats sizes are unisex and fit men's and women's shoes and boots according to the sizing charts.
Always try your ice cleats on as soon as you receive them for two reasons.
You want to be ready for the bad weather. Don't wait until the ice is on the ground to find out you need a size exchange.
I can't do free size exchanges for ice cleats that have been used because I can't resell them.
FAQs
I have a large company. There's no way I can measure everyone's footwear.
I understand. Go by shoe sizes. I'll be happy to exchange sizes later on. However, please make sure you haven't used the ice cleats outdoors.
Ice Cleat Ankle Straps
Winter Walking Ice Cleats fit securely on most shoes and boots. Most people do not need or use the Ankle Strap. However, Ankle Straps add an additional level of comfort, knowing your ice cleats will stay on your footwear. It's more critical to consider Ankle Straps if you
walk through deep snow (especially wet snow), snow with a crusted surface, or mud because Winter Walking Ice Cleats are so comfortable that you may not notice one is missing until you've traveled some distance or, even worse, slip and fall; or
plan to wear them while you're using a snowblower because of the twisting often required while making a tight turn; and
are a senior citizen or a person with disabilities because retrieving an ice cleat that has come off and putting it back on your footwear might be almost impossible depending on the circumstances.
Ice Cleats and Shoe Attachment Volume Discounts
Your discounts are
automatically calculated when you add ice cleats or shoe traction devices to your cart;
calculated based upon the total number of pairs of ice cleats and other shoe traction devices you order; and
not calculated on accessories like Ankle Straps or Replacement Spikes.
What Free Ice Cleats Size Exchanges Means
No store works harder than we do to get ice cleats sizing right on the first try. If you measure your footwear as I advise you to do in my Sizing Tips, Size Exchanges are rare. However, when Size Exchanges are necessary
We do not charge you additional freight to send out the correct size(s).
The customer is responsible for the freight to return the incorrect size(s).
Lastly, we immediately send out the correct size(s) so you're protected as soon as possible.
This policy is consistent with and exceeds competing stores Free Exchanges policies. If you have questions, please call me at 610-670-2549.
The last thing I want is for you to be disappointed in your purchase or feel that I mislead you or treated you unfairly. So, in the unlikely event you're not totally satisfied with your ice cleats or shoe traction devices purchased from me, I'll refund your money and pay for the return freight. Call me at 610-670-2549.
My satisfaction guarantee is unconditional. However, I'll ask you why you're not satisfied because I want to know if
there's a problem with a product I'm selling; and if
I can improve the description and presentation to avoid future misunderstandings and problems.
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