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Best Ice Cleats for Bus Drivers

What to Look for in the Best Ice Cleats for Bus Drivers

Bus in City in Winter

Bus companies are looking for ice cleats that

  • are effective in all slippery winter conditions;
  • can be safely worn while driving and in negotiating the steps entering the bus; and
  • can be worn inside the terminal without damaging floors or being a slip and fall hazard.
School Bus in Winter

Ice Cleats for Transportation and Trucking Why Traditional Ice Cleats are Impractical for Bus Drivers

Here's why traditional ice cleats are impractical for bus drivers and why many drivers resist wearing them.

Let's consider what a typical bus driver encounters in slippery winter conditions wearing ordinary ice cleats.

Drivers must transition from the terminal to the bus.

The driver has to put ice cleats on after stepping out of the terminal because

  • studded ice cleats will damage interior floors; and
  • studded ice cleats, and especially spikeless ice cleats with wound steel coils, are extremely slippery on smooth interior floors.

Buses operate in almost any in-climate weather. So drivers depend on their ice cleats to reduce the risk of slipping on

  • ice;
  • packed snow;
  • deep snow; and
  • black ice.

But not all ice cleats protect you in all these slippery conditions.

  • Ice cleats without aggressive, self-cleaning treads are ineffective in deep snow or on ice with a thin layer on snow on top.
  • Spikeless ice cleats are ineffective on black ice and at frigid temperatures when ice is denser.
  • Poorly designed ice cleats are ineffective of rough, uneven ice.
Traditional ice cleats must be removed to safely drive the bus. That's because
  • aggressive studs can penetrate the rubber pads covering the pedals impeding quick moves between pedals and creating a safety risk; and
  • straps can become entangled with foot controls causing an additional safety hazard.
  • Note: The point of entry into the bus can be particularly dangerous depending on the design of the steps. If they're knurled metal steps, regular studded and spikeless ice cleats can be extremely slippery. If you
    • take the ice cleats off before entering you risk a fall on the ice right at the door; or
    • negotiate the steps before taking off the ice cleats, you risk slipping on the metal steps.
This entire process repeats in reverse when the driver returns to the terminal. The problem is made exponentially worse when the bus makes additional stops which requires getting out of the bus to load or unload baggage and freight.

Exclamation PointCaveats About Ice Cleats and Driving

It's the manufacturer's opinion that the ice cleats appearing on this page are safe to wear while driving. I have experience with the recommended ice cleats and agree that, in my opinion, these ice cleats are safe to wear while driving. But your Safety Manager must make that call.

Some companies feel that the risk of wearing any full-sole shoe attachment outweighs the risk of personal injury to the driver. Companies that restrict full-sole ice cleats use heel-only ice cleats.

You'll find both full-sole and heel-only ice cleats below. But common sense tells you that heel-only ice cleats provide far less protection from injuries on the ice than full-sole ice cleats. However, heel-only ice cleats afford far better protection from falls than any rubber or leather sole footwear regardless of the tread material or design.

FAQs About the Best Ice Cleats for Transportation and Trucking Helpful Questions About the Best Ice Cleats for Bus Drivers

How do you decide which ice cleats are safe to wear while driving?
Here are the things I personally consider.
  • The straps must hug the footwear close enough so that they do not impede movement between the pedals, especially in an emergency.
  • The studs should not penetrate the rubber on the pedals, which would, if they did, again impede moving between the pedals.
  • The last, and in my mind, a less important consideration, is that the studs do not tear-up the rubber on the pedals.

The absolute safest ice cleats to wear while driving is heel-only ice cleats because there are no straps to get hung up, and there are no studs on the forefoot to stick on to the pedals. The obvious downside is that heel-only ice cleats are less effective and also force you to walk flat-footed to keep the studs contacting the ice. The final decision is really up to the individual or company safety manager.

Please call me at 610-670-2549 if you have additional questions.

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Best Full-Sole Ice Cleats for Bus Drivers

Winter Walking LOW-PRO Ice Cleats

Winter Walking LOW-PRO is my top recommendation for bus drivers with regular shoes and boots. You're constantly going in and out of the bus and terminal. LOW-PRO is safe to wear while driving and on most indoor floors without damaging them. So you can often leave LOW-PRO Ice Cleats on your shoes and boots all day.

Winter Walking
LOW-PRO Ice Cleats
JD6610
$41.95 /pr.
Winter Walking LOW-PRO Ice Cleats JD6610
LOW-PRO ICE CLEAT on winter boots
LOW-PRO ICE CLEAT Dual Material Construction
LOW-PRO ICE CLEAT Transitional Traction
LOW-PRO ICE CLEAT Front Straps
LOW-PRO ICE CLEAT Heel Straps showing patented Dual Pull Tabs.
LOW-PRO ICE CLEAT side view on winter boots and dress shoes.
LOW-PRO ICE CLEAT showing a dogtooth inner surface.
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Based on 7 Reviews
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LOW-PRO ICE CLEAT Sizing Chart

Fits Shoe Sizes
Based of Steel Tip Shoes
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.
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Ice Cleats JD6610
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Fits All Sizes
$4.47 /pr.
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LOW-PRO Ice Cleats Features

LOW-PRO Ice Cleats Demo Video
  • You can safely wear LOW-PRO indoors because Transitional Traction™ Technology allows both the tread and studs to make contact providing traction on smooth surfaces without damaging most floors.
  • LOW-PRO's 26 1mm Tungsten Carbide Studs 
    • provide excellent traction on ice and black ice;
    • are more studs than on any other stretch traction device; and
    • are molded in for greater retention, durability and comfort.
  • 1-piece molded proprietary synthetic compound straps 
    • are extremely durable;
    • resistant to chemicals and other contaminants;
    • have no memory and never stretch out of shape;
    • stay flexible at low temperatures; and
    • have a beneficial characteristic that grips the surface of your footwear to prevent it from slipping out of alignment.
  • Sole/Heel (colored) material is harder material than upper stretch portion so sole/heel have greater abrasion resistance and durability while upper has greater stretch.
  • Dimpled foot bed grabs the bottom of your shoe or boot to prevent the device from sliding out of place.
  • Aggressive tread pattern is self-cleaning and provides traction in deep snow, slush and mud.
  • Multiple ridges on the inside of the heel strap help to prevent ice cleats from slipping off the heel.
  • Easy On / Easy Off because...
    • patented Dual Pull Tabs™ make it easier to grab hold of the ice cleats while stretching them over your shoes and boots;
    • patented Dual Density Construction™ makes it easier to stretch; and
    • Uni-Foot Design (No Left... No Right) eliminates the hassle of having to locate the left or right cleat.
  • Versatile and Ultra Convenient because LOW-PRO
    • fits over all types of shoes and boots;
    • provides traction on all slippery winter surfaces including ice, packed snow, deep snow, slush and black ice; and
    • is safe to wear while driving.
  • Patented Open Design
    • stays securely on footwear; and
    • is lightweight & compact.
  • Bright Colors Facilitate Compliance Monitoring. (Look at ALTRAGRIPS-LITE LOW PROFILE if you prefer all-black ice cleats)
  • Lightweight and Compact
  • Sizes: JD6610-S Small JD6610-M Medium JD6610-L Large JD6610-XL Extra Large JD6610-XXL Extra Extra Large
  • MPN: JD6610
  • SKU: 141
  • Made in Taiwan

Winter Walking ICE BEAST™ LOW-PRO Ice Cleats

Winter Walking ICE BEAST™ Ice Cleats are ideal for drivers who:
$56.97 /pr.
Winter Walking ICE BEAST™ LOW-PRO Ice Cleats JD7710
ICE BEAST LOW-PRO
ICE BEAST LOW-PRO Closeup Showing 1mm Spikes
ICE BEAST LOW-PRO Side
ICE BEAST LOW-PRO Exposed Heel
ICE BEAST LOW-PRO Wing-Tiped Connection Tabs
ICE BEAST LOW-PRO Top View
ICE BEAST LOW-PRO Size Chart
Men's Women's Size
14+ --- XXL
12 - 13½ --- XL
10 - 11½ 12+ L
7½ - 9½ 9½ - 11½ M
5 - 7 7 - 9 S
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Ice Cleats JD7710
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ICE BEAST™ LOW-PRO Features

ICE BEAST™ LOW-PRO Ice Cleats Closeup
  • Twenty Eight well distributed tungsten carbide studs.
  • TRANSITIONAL TRACTION™ - ICE BEAST™ LOW-PRO are safe to wear on most indoor floors because the 1mm studs minimally protrude beyond the tread. Therefore, both the studs and the tread make contact with the surface.
  • ICE BEAST™ LOW-PRO are safe to wear while you're driving.
  • Aggressive studs quickly penetrate the coldest, densest ice where less aggressive studs and spikeless ice cleats with wound steel coils fail.
  • Tungsten carbide studs are far more durable than the carbon steel studs found on most competing products.
  • The stud distribution guarantees that at least one aggressive stud will likely be in contact with the ground no matter how uneven the surface.
  • The patented heel spikes are crucial because your heel is the first thing to strike the ground when you take a normal step. Heel spikes allow you to walk naturally. Many ice and snow traction devices force you to walk more flat-footed. Because walking flat-footed is not normal, you tend to forget. And one misplaced step can cause you to slip and fall.
  • Spikes are not replaceable. But the mounting mechanism required with replaceable spikes makes them thicker and can cause discomfort for some people... like standing on marbles... especially over long periods of time. Permanently molded-in spikes are more secure therefor eliminating one more potential point of failure.
  • Spikes at Front and Heel Spikes allow you to walk naturally. There are no special skills to learn.
  • Aggressive, Self-Cleaning Treads provide traction in deep snow and slush while assuring studs stay in contact with icy surfaces.
  • Versatile because ICE BEAST™ LOW-PRO Ice Cleats
    • fit over all types of shoes and boots;
    • provide traction in all slippery winter conditions; and
    • are safe to wear while driving.
  • Patented Open Design 
    • stays securely on footwear, and
    • is lightweight & compact.
  • Strong Straps and several exclusive patented features keep ICE BEAST™ securely on footwear and properly aligned.
  • Patented Dual Pull Tabs and a Proprietary Strap Material make ICE BEAST™ Ice Cleats easy to put on and take off even at extremely low temperatures.
  • Bright Orange Color facilitates compliance monitoring.
  • Sizes: JD7710-S Small, JD7710-M Medium, JD7710-L Large, JD-7710-XL Extra Large, JD7710-XXL Extra Extra Large
  • Model: JD7710
  • Made in Taiwan

Best Heel-Only Ice Cleats for Bus Drivers

Winter Walking HEEL-GRIPS™ Ice Cleats JD325

Winter Walking JD325 Heel Grips Heel Ice Cleats on Boots
$36.95 /pr.
HEEL-GRIPS Ice Cleats
HEEL-GRIPS Ice Cleats 2mm Studs and Treads.
HEEL-GRIPS Ice Heel Ice Cleats Closeup
HEEL-GRIPS Ice Cleats Side View
HEEL-GRIPS Ice Cleats View
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Ice Cleats JD325
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Winter Walking LOW-PRO HEEL Sizing Chart
Men's Women's Size
16½+ --- XXL
12½ - 16 --- XL
9½ - 12 11½+ L
6½ - 9 8½ - 11 M
--- 6 - 8 S

HEEL-GRIPS Ice Cleats Features

"When you wear heel-only ice cleats, you're relying on far fewer studs for traction. This is no time to go for bargain brands because everything, both the straps and the studs, needs to be top-notch and totally reliable. When you choose Winter Walking HEEL-GRIPS™ Ice Cleats, you're assured that you've chosen the best, industry-leading, practical, and professional-quality ice cleats. Here's why."
HEEL-GRIPS Ice Cleats Demo
Strap-on Heel Ice Cleats serve double duty because they
  • prevent the heel from slipping; and
  • also, they have to provide sufficient traction to prevent your footwear from twisting, especially on uneven ice.

This is why you'll appreciate the professional quality features Winter Walking has incorporated into HEEL-GRIPS™ Ice Cleats. It's the culmination of over 40 years of experience in manufacturing industry-standard professional ice cleats. HEEL-GRIPS stand out from the competition. You'll get the best possible traction from a Heel Ice Cleat because of

  • there are 14 Well-Distributed 2mm Tungsten Carbide Studs - five on each Heel Grip;
  • Tungsten Carbide Studs are the hardest and most durable far exceeding the life of carbon steel studs found in most competing products;
  • the Stud Design assures that they will remain equally aggressive and effective throughout the life of your HEEL-GRIPS.
  • Well-Positioned Studs assure the maximum number of studs will make contact on uneven ice;
  • the studs are molded in to ensure maximum reliability and durability;
  • an Aggressive, Self-Cleaning Tread ensures better traction in deep snow and a better chance that studs will make contact with ice;
  • Straps easily and quickly adjust for use on all your footwear including bulky boots;
  • HEEL-GRIPS Add No Noticeable Weight to your footwear because each Heel Grip weighs less than 4oz.; and
  • lastly, you'll always have them with you because HEEL-GRIPS easily fit in your pocket or glove compartment.

Use outdoors only.

Sizes: Small JD325-S, Medium JD325-M, Large JD325-L, Extra Large JD325-XL and Extra Extra Large JD325-XXL.

People Who Use HEEL GRIPS Ice Cleats

Winter Walking LOW-PRO HEEL Ice Cleats JD310

Winter Walking LOW-PRO HEEL Ice Cleats JD310
$36.95 /pr.
LOW-PRO HEEL Ice Cleats
LOW-PRO HEEL Ice Cleats Studs and Tread
LOW-PRO HEEL Ice Cleats Transitional Traction
LOW-PRO HEEL Ice Cleats Side
LOW-PRO HEEL Ice Cleats Back
LOW-PRO HEEL Ice Cleats Adjustable Straps Fit Bulky Boots.
Buy Winter Walking LOW-PRO HEEL
Ice Cleats JD310
$36.95 /pr.
Winter Walking LOW-PRO HEEL Sizing Chart
Men's Women's Size
16½+ --- XXL
12½ - 16 --- XL
9½ - 12 11½+ L
6½ - 9 8½ - 11 M
--- 6 - 8 S

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Winter Walking Ice Cleats Low Price Guaranty

No one is more dedicated to helping you find the best Ice Cleats and keeping you safe. I work very hard to bring you the most informative online store that's fast, easy-to-use, and mobile friendly. I don't want to lose a single sale based upon price alone.

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.

Crucial Ice Cleats Sizing Advice

  1. 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)
  2. 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.
  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  1. 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.
  2. 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

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

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

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