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Why Ordinary Ice Cleats Don't Work for Mail Carriers
Mail carriers face every slippery winter condition: ice, packed snow, deep snow, slush, and black ice. Slippery footing isn't just an injury risk. It slows you down and makes it harder to stay on schedule.
City routes add two problems that ordinary ice cleats can't handle:
You're constantly going in and out of buildings. Ordinary ice cleats damage floors and are slippery on hard surfaces like tile, granite, and marble, so you'd have to take them off and put them back on at every stop.
Metal on metal is slippery. Ordinary spikes slide on sewer grates, manhole covers, and metal stair covers.
The ice cleats I recommend for city routes have Transitional Traction™: both the tread and the studs touch the surface. They won't damage most indoor floors and are far less likely to slide on hard surfaces.
No ice cleat can guarantee you won't fall on ice. I recommend the ice cleats I sincerely believe will best minimize your risk, given your route and your footwear.
Not sure which fits your route? Call me at 610-670-2549.
Ice Cleats Mail Carriers Can Wear Indoors and While Driving
For most postal workers, the best ice cleats have Transitional Traction™:
The 1mm tungsten carbide studs barely protrude past the tread, so both the studs and the tread touch the floor.
They won't damage most floors and aren't slippery on smooth, hard surfaces, like the floors in grocery stores, drug stores, and post offices. Don't wear them on finished hardwood floors, which they'll scratch.
They're safe to wear while driving, because the shorter studs won't dig into the pedals and the straps sit tight against your footwear, so they're less likely to catch moving between pedals. You're the final judge of whether you're comfortable driving in them.
The trade-off: Transitional Traction™ is a compromise. The ice cleats in the next section have 2mm studs that grip better when a thin layer of snow covers the ice, and they should last twice as long. But you have to take them off whenever you go indoors or get in your vehicle.
Original photo by Elvert Barnes of a mail truck in Hyattsville, MD
As a mail carrier, I'm constantly walking outdoors on slippery sidewalks, but needed a cleat that would allow me to walk in buildings also periodically. These are the only cleats I found that make this transition.
HIGH-PRO ice cleats give you the best protection against slipping on ice and snow, and they're what you need on steep sidewalks, driveways, and roads. You have to remove them before going indoors, because the aggressive 2mm tungsten carbide studs will damage floors. You'll also need to decide for yourself whether they're too aggressive to wear while driving.
EASY SPIKE™ is a popular, budget-priced choice with mail carriers. It's a light-duty ice cleat for occasional use. It's a traditional ice cleat, so it doesn't solve the indoor and metal-surface problems the ice cleats above were designed for. But it matches or beats the quality of other ice cleats in its price range.
EASY SPIKE™ fits over most types of shoes and boots.
Sizes are for regular shoes or sneakers.
Select the next bigger size to fit over boots.
Men's
Women's
Size
11½ - 13½
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XL
9 - 11
11+
L
6½ - 8½
8½ - 10½
M
< 6
6½ - 8½
S
Features That Matter to Mail Carriers
LOW-PRO, ICE BEAST™ LOW-PRO, HIGH-PRO, and ICE BEAST™ HIGH-PRO all have:
Aggressive, well-positioned tungsten carbide studs that grip ice and black ice and stay effective in frigid temperatures. Well-distributed studs make sure at least one is on the ice on uneven surfaces.
Patented Heel Spikes plus studs near the front, so you can walk naturally. Your heel strikes the ground first on every step, and the front of your foot is the last to push off.
Aggressive, self-cleaning treads for traction in loose snow. They keep snow and debris from building up and blocking the studs from reaching the ice.
Dual Pull Tabs, so you can use both hands to stretch them over your shoes and boots. They're especially helpful if you have weak hands or arthritis.
Dual Density and Dual Material construction. The straps are thinner where they don't wear, so they stretch more easily, and the treads use a harder material for longer wear and better stud retention.
An industry-leading strap design that keeps them securely on your footwear.
Ordering for your post office or route? Volume discounts are applied automatically in your cart, and you can request a quote for 48 or more pairs.
Questions about the right ice cleats for your route?
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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