Going in and out all day? HEEL-GRIPS has to come off indoors. If taking your cleats off at every door isn't practical, choose Winter Walking LOW-PRO HEEL with Transitional Traction™, which you can wear on most indoor floors.
Heel Ice Cleats Demo Video
Where HEEL-GRIPS Grips, and Where It Doesn't
Slippery Condition:
Excellent
Good
N/A
Ice
X
Snow and Slush
X
Black Ice
X
Fats
X
Chemicals
X
Oil
X
Soaps
X
Water and Other Liquids
X
Mud
X
Driving
X
Indoors
Not Recommended
Why Heel Cleats Have to Be Top-Notch
A heel-only ice cleat does double duty. It has to keep your heel from slipping, and it has to grip well enough to keep your footwear from twisting, especially on uneven ice. And it does that with far fewer studs than a full-sole cleat. This is no time for a bargain brand: the straps and the studs both need to be completely reliable.
How HEEL-GRIPS Grips
10 well-distributed 2mm tungsten carbide studs, five on each heel cleat, positioned so the most studs touch down on uneven ice. They're the most aggressive studs you can get on a heel-only cleat.
Tungsten carbide is the hardest, most durable stud material, lasting far longer than the carbon steel in most competing products, and the stud design keeps them equally aggressive for their whole life.
Molded-in studs for maximum reliability and durability.
An aggressive, self-cleaning tread gives you better traction in deep snow and a better chance that the studs reach the ice.
Fits All Your Footwear
Adjustable, replaceable straps adjust quickly to fit all your footwear, including bulky boots.
Each heel cleat weighs less than 4 oz, so it adds no noticeable weight.
Small enough to keep in your pocket or glove compartment, so they're always with you.
Outdoors Only
The aggressive 2mm studs that give HEEL-GRIPS its grip mean you have to take them off before walking on most indoor floors. They can damage the surface, and they can be very slippery on hard, smooth floors.
HEEL-GRIPS Features and Specifications
10 molded-in 2mm tungsten carbide studs (5 per heel cleat)
Aggressive, self-cleaning tread
Safe to wear while driving; outdoors only
Adjustable, replaceable straps fit all footwear, including bulky boots
Leaves the defined heel of your footwear exposed for ladders
Less than 4 oz per heel cleat; compact enough for a pocket
No. Take them off before you go inside. The 2mm studs can damage floors and are slippery on hard, smooth surfaces. If you need heel cleats you can keep on indoors, choose Winter Walking LOW-PRO HEEL.
Can I drive while wearing them?
Yes. Winter Walking rates HEEL-GRIPS safe for driving, and because there's nothing under the front of your shoe, it also meets company rules against wearing anything that could interfere with the pedals. Ultimately it is up to you, or your safety manager, to decide whether that is acceptable for your vehicle and your job.
Should I choose HEEL-GRIPS, LOW-PRO HEEL, or LOW-PRO?
HEEL-GRIPS: you're constantly driving but not often going indoors, and you want the most aggressive heel cleat.
LOW-PRO HEEL: you're constantly driving and going in and out of doors, and you can't wear full-sole cleats.
LOW-PRO: you're driving and going in and out, and you aren't restricted from wearing full-sole cleats.
Which size should I order?
Use the size chart in the buy box. The adjustable straps fit bulky boots too. Not sure? Call me at 610-670-2549; size exchanges are free.
HEEL-GRIPS is the culmination of over 40 years of Winter Walking experience making industry-standard professional ice cleats: the most aggressive grip you can get from a heel-only cleat.
If you don't agree that HEEL-GRIPS is the best heel ice cleat you've ever owned, send it back for a full refund. I'll pay the return freight.
Still have questions?
Call me at 610-670-2549.
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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We're ice cleat and shoe traction device experts. We don't sell every ice cleat brand. We only sell the best because, although no ice cleat can guarantee you won't slip on the ice, the slightest difference in the design of an ice cleat can make a big difference in reducing your risk. Furthermore, you don't have to guess about which ice cleats or shoe attachments are best for you. The expert, free advice you need is a phone call away at 610-670-2549.
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We don't wait until the incorrect size is returned before sending out the correct size. That's important because the sooner you're wearing ice cleats or shoe traction devices, the safer you are.
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