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The Best Shoes for Walking on Ice Are the Shoes You Already Own, with Ice Cleats
People looking for shoes that grip ice usually want something they can wear every day, not just when there's ice on the ground. The answer isn't a special shoe. It's a good pair of stretch-over ice cleats on your regular shoes, so you're always ready for icy pavements and parking lots.
Which ice cleats are right for you depends on where you'll use them, what you'll be doing, and your physical limitations.
Why No Shoe Matches the Traction of Ice Cleats
Traction on ice requires penetration. No rubber, special-compound, or leather sole without embedded studs, whatever its tread, provides a fraction of the grip of almost any studded ice cleat. Some shoes with special treads and compounds do grip better than ordinary shoes, but that kind of non-aggressive traction becomes far less effective:
in frigid temperatures, when ice is denser;
when the ice is wet; and
when there's a thin layer of snow on top of the ice.
What About Studded Shoes or Traction Sprays?
Studded Footwear Makes a Terrible Everyday Shoe
You have to take them off indoors, because studs, screws, and spikes damage most floors. Then what do you put on? Nobody wants to carry a second pair of shoes.
They're slippery on smooth, dry surfaces like tile, marble, and concrete, so even if you could leave them on, they'd create a new slip hazard. Coil-style ice cleats are even worse on dry, smooth surfaces.
The studs wear down quickly on bare pavement, even tungsten carbide ones, and you can't take them off when you don't need them.
Some sprays claim to make shoes grip ice better, and reviews are mixed at best. Even if they work, it's an extremely non-aggressive approach that works best on perfectly smooth ice, where the whole sole can make contact. On rough ice, contact is small, and the traction from an entire treated sole is a tiny fraction of what a single aggressive stud provides. Like all non-aggressive traction, sprays lose effectiveness as temperatures drop and ice gets denser.
A less conspicuous, all-black alternative. Choose it if you:
want an all-black ice cleat that doesn't call attention to your shoes
need a size XS
prefer a flatter ice cleat, which some people with balance issues find easier to walk in
It has the same Transitional Traction™ as LOW-PRO, so you can wear it on most indoor floors and while driving. But LOW-PRO gives better traction: it has 26 studs instead of 16, a more aggressive tread, and Dual Material construction for longer wear. ALTRAGRIPS-LITE has been discontinued, and only some sizes remain in stock.
Want ankle straps? The Ankle Strap Kit fits ALTRAGRIPS-LITE too.
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
Questions About Shoes for Walking on Ice
Are there shoes that grip ice as well as ice cleats?
No. Without embedded studs, no rubber, special-compound, or leather sole provides a fraction of the grip of a studded ice cleat, because traction on ice requires penetration.
Why not just buy shoes or boots with built-in studs?
You'd have to take them off before going indoors, they're slippery on smooth, dry floors, and the studs wear down quickly on bare pavement. Stretch-over ice cleats let you wear your regular shoes every day and add traction only when you need it.
Do traction sprays for shoes work on ice?
Reviews are mixed at best. Even if they work, the traction from an entire sprayed sole is a tiny fraction of what one aggressive stud provides, especially on rough ice and in cold weather.
Need help deciding which ice cleats are best for you?
Call me at 610-670-2549, every day 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM ET.
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.
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.
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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