Are the streets just wet or are they icy? Black ice looks the same as if the streets are wet. Sometimes there's a combination of ice and water.
Let's go back and consider the snow. Is there ice under any of that snow?
Everything in the picture above is in focus except the cab where there's some motion blur even using a fast shutter setting. The other cars don't have motion blur. The cab is blurry because, as you already know, cab drivers tend to be "in a hurry." You'll find out further down this page how that fact relates to your choice of ice cleats to use downtown and your safety.
When you buy ice cleats for your shoes and boots, you reasonably expect your ice cleats will protect you in all of slippery conditions including ice, packed snow, deep snow, and black ice. However, most ice cleats don't give you excellent traction on all these slick surfaces. In fact, read this page to discover why traditional ice cleats can put you at greater risk by creating additional serious slip hazards in urban areas.
Read this entire page because I will
These companies do not take employee safely lightly. Therefore, if you choose my recommended ice cleats, you'll be in excellent company.
I ship using USPS Priority Mail. I usually ship the same day you place your order. So, you're three days away from receiving your ice cleats anywhere in the U.S. And please don't wait until the bad weather has arrived. Order before you need them. That way we can resolve any sizing issues.
The Winter Walking Ice Cleats I sell are easy to use. However, getting them before winter arrives gives you a chance to familiarize yourself and feel comfortable with the ice cleats before putting them to the test on icy city streets.
That's a lot of "putting on and taking off." It's impractical. Most people won't take the time to do it. Seriously, depending on where you stop, you'll get run over. Look around you. Who isn't in a hurry especially when you're running late in the first place because of bad weather? Fortunately, there's a solution called Transitional Traction you'll find out about further down this page.
Sewer grates and utility hole covers that are rarely snow or ice covered because of the heat emanating from below. When you step on them, especially when stepping off of a curb, is dangerous because your leg can instantly slide forward causing a fall. Even worse, this exposes your leg to being run over by any cabs or traffic whipping by you.
You try to think about where you're stepping. However, you're often preoccupied with work or just trying to avoid getting run over by a cab and not watching where you're stepping.
Plazas that may have exposed marble or granite surfaces.
Bare patches on brick sidewalks and streets warn smooth from wear.
Metal stair covers.
Once again, Transitional Traction solves these problems.All the recommended ice cleats
Fits Shoe Sizes Based of Steel Tip Shoes |
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Men's | Women's | Footwear Length Range in Inches* | Size |
13½ + | --- | 14" - 14¾" | XXL |
11½ - 13 | --- | 13¼" ‹ 14" | XL |
9½ - 11 | 11.5+ | 12¾" ‹ 13¼" | L |
7 - 9 | 9 - 11 | 11¾" ‹ 12¾" | M |
5 - 6½ | 7 - 8½ | 10¾" ‹ 11¾" | S |
*Measured on the bottom of your shoe or boot from the tip of the sole to the base of the heel. | |||
If you have bulky or oversized boots, consider Winter Walking ICE BEAST™ LOW-PRO Ice Cleats. |
If you can find your size and don't mind the orange color, choose the Winter Walking LOW-PRO® Ice Cleats shown previously on this webpage.
Fits Shoe Sizes Based of Steel Tip Shoes |
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Men's | Women's | Footwear Length Range in Inches* |
Size |
15+ | --- | 14½" - 15½" | XXL |
13 - 14½ | --- | 14" ‹ 14½" | XL |
10 - 12½ | 12+ | 13¼" ‹ 14" | L |
8 - 9½ | 10 - 11½ | 12½" ‹ 13¼" | M |
5 - 7½ | 7 - 9½ | 10¾" ‹ 12½" | S |
--- | 4½ - 6½ | 10" ‹ 10¾" | XS |
*Measured on the bottom of your shoe or boot from the tip of the sole to the base of the heel. |
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.
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
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