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Loading Docks Are Hazardous in Winter
Slips and falls are one of the leading causes of lost-time injuries, and a disproportionate number happen on and around the loading dock. Water, snow, and ice on the dock combine with wet floors just inside the dock doors. Depending on the weather, it isn't practical, or even possible, to eliminate those slippery conditions.
Your crew walks the dock, the yard, and the warehouse floor and drives tow motors and trucks, often in a single trip. Ice cleats that work on only one of those surfaces won't solve the problem.
Why Slip-Resistant Shoes and Ordinary Ice Cleats Fall Short
Slip-resistant shoes improve safety on wet floors, but no rubber or leather sole is effective on ice.
Traditional ice cleats grip ice and snow, but they:
reduce traction on smooth, dry, and wet surfaces, increasing the risk of a fall inside the dock doors;
shouldn't be worn while driving or operating a tow motor; and
have to come off every time an employee goes indoors or gets back on the tow motor.
Nobody can reasonably be expected to keep taking ice cleats off and putting them back on. Most employees either won't wear them or won't take them off when they should, which raises the risk of injury. And if they do follow the rules, productivity suffers.
The Answer: Ice Cleats with Transitional Traction™
LOW-PRO® and ICE BEAST™ LOW-PRO have patented Transitional Traction™. Their aggressive 1mm tungsten carbide studs barely protrude past the tread, so when you put your weight on them, both the studs and the tread touch the surface. Your crew puts them on and leaves them on.
Situation
Slip-Resistant Shoes
Traditional Ice Cleats
LOW-PRO with Transitional Traction™
Ice, black ice, and packed snow in the yard
Not effective
Good
Excellent
Deep snow and slush
Not effective
Depends on the tread
Excellent, with a self-cleaning tread
Wet floors inside the dock doors
Good
Reduced traction; must come off
Can stay on, without damaging most floors
Driving trucks and tow motors
Yes
Must come off
Safe to wear
More Advantages for Your Operation
Lower cost. They cost a fraction of what slip-resistant shoes do, and they work far better on ice.
Longer shoe life and comfort. Employees don't wear out slip-resistant shoes when they don't need them, and they can choose work shoes for comfort.
Easy compliance checks. The bright color makes it easy for supervisors to see who's wearing them.
Shareable. Ice cleats go over shoes, so employees can share them without hygiene concerns.
Best Ice Cleats for Warehouse and Loading Dock Workers
Choose gritted ice cleats only when non-sparking, non-conductive footwear is required, such as for fuel transport, refueling, explosives, or grain storage. GRIPS-LITE™ also grip oil, grease, wet floors, and chemicals, but they reduce falls on ice and snow by only 40 to 50 percent and are far less effective in frigid temperatures. Learn more about non-sparking ice cleats.
handle fuel, explosives, grain, or other volatile materials, where footwear must be non-sparking and non-conductive
also need better traction on oil, grease, wet floors, and chemicals
Why it works on the loading dock:
Aluminum oxide grit bands are non-sparking and non-conductive, and they renew themselves as they wear
Non-sparking is much safer than spark-retardant
Safe to wear indoors and while driving or operating equipment
Under 4 oz. per shoe, with Dual Pull Tabs for easy on and off
Gritted ice cleats reduce falls on ice and snow by 40 to 50 percent and are much less effective on cold, dense ice. If you don't need non-sparking ice cleats, choose a studded ice cleat like LOW-PRO.
Want ankle straps? The Ankle Strap Kit fits GRIPS-LITE™ too.
*Measured on the bottom of your shoe or boot from the tip of the sole to the base of the heel.
Questions About Ice Cleats for Loading Docks
Can employees wear LOW-PRO while driving a tow motor or truck?
Yes. LOW-PRO and ICE BEAST™ LOW-PRO are safe to wear while driving a car, truck, or tow motor, so employees don't have to take them off to get back on the equipment. As with any footwear policy, your safety manager makes the final call.
Can employees share ice cleats?
Yes. Ice cleats go over shoes and boots, so there are no hygiene issues with sharing them across shifts.
Do we still need slip-resistant shoes?
Not for ice. No rubber or leather sole is effective on ice. Because LOW-PRO's tread touches the floor along with the studs, employees can keep them on across the wet floors inside the dock doors. Many operations let employees wear comfortable work shoes with LOW-PRO over them in winter.
Do you offer volume discounts?
Yes. Volume discounts are applied automatically in your cart, and you can request a quote for 48 or more pairs. If measuring everyone's footwear isn't practical, order by shoe size. I'll exchange sizes later, as long as the ice cleats haven't been worn outdoors.
Questions about outfitting your dock crew?
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.
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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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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.
