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What Bus Drivers Need in Ice Cleats
Bus companies need ice cleats that:
work in all slippery winter conditions: ice, packed snow, deep snow, and black ice;
can be safely worn while driving and on the steps into the bus; and
can be worn inside the terminal without damaging floors or becoming a slip hazard.
Ordinary ice cleats fail at least one of these, which is why so many drivers won't wear them.
Why Ordinary Ice Cleats Don't Work for Bus Drivers
Think about a driver's shift in ordinary ice cleats:
Leaving the terminal. The driver has to put ice cleats on outside, because studded ice cleats damage indoor floors and are slippery on them. Coil-style ice cleats are the most slippery of all on smooth floors.
Boarding the bus. Bus steps are often knurled metal, where ordinary studs and coils can be extremely slippery. Take the ice cleats off before boarding, and you risk a fall on the ice at the door. Leave them on, and you risk slipping on the steps.
Driving. Aggressive studs can dig into the rubber pedal pads and slow your foot between pedals, and loose straps can catch on the controls. So ordinary ice cleats have to come off to drive.
Every stop. The whole process repeats whenever the driver gets out to help passengers or handle baggage, and again back at the terminal.
The ice cleats themselves matter too. Ice cleats without aggressive, self-cleaning treads struggle in deep snow or on ice with snow on top, coil-style ice cleats are ineffective on black ice and cold, dense ice, and poorly designed ice cleats lose grip on rough, uneven ice.
Situation
My Recommendation
Why
Your company allows full-sole ice cleats while driving
Longer 2mm studs for more bite, but they have to come off indoors
About Ice Cleats and Driving
Winter Walking considers the ice cleats on this page safe to wear while driving. From my own experience, I agree. But your safety manager must make that call. Some companies feel the risk of any full-sole attachment while driving outweighs the risk of injury, and they allow only heel-only ice cleats. Heel-only ice cleats protect you far less than full-sole ice cleats, but far better than any rubber or leather sole, whatever its tread.
Full-Sole Ice Cleats Bus Drivers Can Wear All Shift
With Transitional Traction™, the 1mm studs barely protrude past the tread, so both the studs and the tread touch the floor. Drivers get grip on ice outside and on smooth surfaces inside, without damaging most floors, and the short studs won't dig into the pedals.
I always recommend full-sole ice cleats when company policy allows them while driving. With heel cleats, you depend on far fewer studs, so every one of them has to be aggressive and reliable.
Which one? Most bus drivers are in and out of the terminal, so LOW-PRO HEEL, which can be worn on most indoor floors, is usually the better choice. If you're rarely indoors, HEEL-GRIPS™ have longer 2mm studs, but take them off before going inside, because they can damage floors and may be slippery on smooth, hard surfaces.
How do you decide which ice cleats are safe to wear while driving?
Here's what I consider:
The straps must hug the footwear closely enough that they don't get in the way of moving between the pedals, especially in an emergency.
The studs shouldn't dig into the rubber on the pedals, which would also slow your foot between pedals.
Less important, the studs shouldn't tear up the rubber on the pedals.
Heel-only ice cleats are the safest to wear while driving because there are no forefoot straps to catch and no forefoot studs to stick to the pedals. The downside is that they're less effective and make you walk flat-footed to keep the studs on the ice. The final decision is up to the individual or the company's safety manager.
Are these ice cleats safe on the bus steps?
Bus steps vary, and knurled metal steps are the hardest surface for any ice cleat. LOW-PRO, ICE BEAST™ LOW-PRO, and LOW-PRO HEEL are designed for both ice and hard indoor surfaces, so drivers don't have to choose between taking ice cleats off on the ice at the door and climbing the steps in long spikes. Have a driver try them on your buses' steps before outfitting the fleet, and use the handrail every time.
Questions about the right ice cleats for your drivers?
Call me at 610-670-2549, every day 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM ET.
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.
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Therefore, if you find a lower DELIVERED PRICE from a legitimate online store (not auction sites) selling authentic, new Winter Walking Ice Cleats, I'll match or better that price.
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.
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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