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Why Ice Cleats Are So Hard to Use with a Disability
Hands and fingers. Stretch-on ice cleats can be hard to put on and take off if arthritis or another condition affects your hands.
Bending and balance. If you can't easily bend over or balance on one foot, you need somewhere to sit every time you put ice cleats on or take them off, and not every business has a bench by the door.
Going indoors. Most ice cleats have to come off before you go inside. Aggressive spikes damage floors and are slippery on tile and other smooth surfaces. Coil-style ice cleats won't damage floors but are extremely slippery on smooth surfaces, and a broken coil can catch on a rug and trip you.
So for many people with disabilities, ordinary ice cleats are impractical, especially if you're in and out of doors often.
Features That Make Ice Cleats Easier to Use
LOW-PRO® and HIGH-PRO® have patented features that matter to people with arthritis and other conditions affecting the hands:
Dual Pull Tabs™ let you grip the ice cleat with both hands while you stretch it back over your footwear.
Dual Density™ construction makes the material thinner in low-wear areas, so it's easier to stretch over the front of your shoe and the back of your heel.
No left or right, so there's one less thing to sort out.
Both also have 26 well-positioned tungsten carbide studs, an aggressive self-cleaning tread for loose snow, and a harder tread material for better wear and stud retention.
Choosing Between Maximum Traction and Practicality
Many people with disabilities are understandably afraid of falling on ice, and some have been hurt in a winter fall before. No one can guarantee you won't slip, whatever ice cleats you choose. What I can do is help you lower that risk as much as possible.
LOW-PRO® (my top pick for most people)
HIGH-PRO®
Studs
26 tungsten carbide, 1mm
26 tungsten carbide, 2mm
Traction on ice and snow
Excellent
The best, especially on steep sidewalks, icy steps, and ice with a thin layer of snow
Indoors
Can stay on for most floors
Must come off
Driving
Safe to wear
Harder to wear while driving, and harder on floor mats
Sewer grates, utility hole covers, smooth stone
Better traction
Can be slippery
Choose it if
Putting ice cleats on and off is hard for you, or you're often in and out of doors
You can put ice cleats on and take them off easily, or you can leave them on one pair of boots for outdoor use
Do LOW-PRO's 1mm studs work on steep, icy sidewalks and icy steps? Yes, and they're well-positioned. But 2mm studs are better there. If you can't manage HIGH-PRO, choose LOW-PRO: ice cleats you'll actually wear protect you far more than ice cleats you leave at home.
Ice Cleats I Recommend for People with Disabilities
prefer a more subdued color than LOW-PRO's bright orange
It has the same Transitional Traction™, so you can wear it on most indoor floors and while driving. Otherwise, choose LOW-PRO: it has 26 studs instead of 16, a more aggressive tread, and it's more durable. ALTRAGRIPS-LITE has been discontinued, and only some sizes remain in stock.
Want ankle straps? The Ankle Strap Kit fits ALTRAGRIPS-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 People with Disabilities
What if I have trouble bending over?
Sit down to put your ice cleats on. Because you can leave LOW-PRO on indoors and while driving, you can put them on when you leave the house and leave them on until you get home, so you only have to do it once.
Should I add ankle straps?
Most people don't need them. But if an ice cleat came off, retrieving it and putting it back on could be very hard, so ankle straps are worth considering for extra peace of mind, especially in deep or wet snow.
Can any ice cleat guarantee I won't fall?
No. No one can guarantee that, whatever ice cleats you choose. The right ice cleats can lower your risk, and so can choosing ones you'll wear every time you go out.
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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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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