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Best Ice Cleats for Ice Covered Outside Stairs

When you search for the best ice cleats for steps, you usually get a "Top 10" list. I do have several ice cleats that will give you traction on your icy steps. However, I will only recommend the ones that I feel will give you the best traction. Here's why.
No ice cleats can guarantee you won't slip on ice on a flat surface. Icy steps are obviously worse because you're working against gravity. So, the instant you lose traction, you're going down. Sometimes, the slightest detail can make the difference in maintaining traction. Therefore, why would I recommend anything except what my 16+ years if experience selling ice cleats tells me are best ice cleats to keep you safest on ice stairs?
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HIGH-PRO ICE CLEAT
HIGH-PRO ICE CLEAT Dual Material Construction
HIGH-PRO ICE CLEAT Front Straps
HIGH-PRO ICE CLEAT Dual Pull Tabs
HIGH-PRO ICE CLEAT Side View.
HIGH-PRO ICE CLEAT Interior Surface.
HIGH-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" - 14½" XXL
11½ - 13 --- 13¼" ‹ 14" XL
9½ - 11 12+ 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.
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About Ice Cleats for Ice Covered Steps and Stairs

Steps and Stairs Bring Out the Worst in Recreational Ice Cleats

Safety on icy steps requires the best possible ice cleats.

You have to go down your ice and snow covered steps. What could possibly go wrong in this situation? Now might be the time to get professional-quality ice cleats designed to handle the worst slippery conditions like the one above.

I get several calls every year from people who can't find ice cleats that they can trust on their icy steps. The problem is that the ice cleats you buy in local hardware, sporting goods, department, and online stores are Recreational Ice Cleats.

The primary focus for most recreational-grade ice cleats manufacturers is to keep costs down followed by preventing slips and falls.

I sell professional grade Winter Walking Ice Cleats. Winter Walking's primary focus is to prevent slips and falls while keeping the cost as low as possible without sacrificing effectiveness and quality. The difference in focus makes a huge difference in keeping you safe especially on steps and stairs.

Read the information on this page. When you're done, you'll
  • know more about ice cleats than the overwhelming majority of ice cleats manufacturers let alone people selling ice and snow cleats; and
  • understand the common sense reasons the ice cleats I recommend work where other ice cleats fail.

NO ICE CLEAT CAN GUARANTEE YOU WON'T SLIP AND FALL ON ICE ESPECIALLY ON STEEP ICY HILLS.
However, I can guarantee that

  • the ice cleats I recommend will work better than any other ice cleats to reduce your risk of slipping on ice and snow, and
  • lastly, if you're not 100% satisfied, you can return your ice cleats for a full refund.
Icy stairs are extremely dangerous for senior citizens.
Icy steps are a nightmare for senior citizens because injuries from falls are so extremely serious and often life-threatening. Even with the best ice cleats, seniors should avoid icy steps. However, if you cannot avoid icy outside stairs, you owe it to yourself to get the best ice cleats available. Also, in this fellow's case, lose the walking stick and get a more substantial cain with spikes.
Shoveling snow on icy steps requires the best ice cleats for safety.

Shoveling snow on steps that have a layer of ice under the snow is particularly dangerous. You need ice cleats that have aggressive, self-cleaning treads

  • for traction in deep snow; and
  • to prevent snow from building up on the bottom of your footwear that prevents the spikes from contacting and gripping the ice.

Best Ice Cleats Features for Steps and Stairs

More, Well-Positioned Studs are Critical on Steps

Generally speaking, more studs on ice cleats is better. More studs are especially beneficial when the designer intelligently distributes the studs over the bottom of the ice cleat. Well-positioned studs are crucial on icy steps because steps are narrow limiting the number of spikes available to grip the ice.

Many ice cleats concentrate the studs in a particular area or just around the periphery. This design reduces the chance of the studs coming in contact with the ice especially when the ice is "bumpy" and uneven. Once you lose traction, especially on steep inclines, it's difficult and often impossible for the remaining studs to catch hold and restore traction.

The Type of Stud is Very Important for Traction on Steps and Stairs

Aggressiveness Matters

To get traction on ice, you must penetrate the surface of the ice. The smaller the surface area of the stud's point against the ice, the better because it will be better able to penetrate the ice. For example, just one Tungsten Carbide Stud gives you more grip than the aggregate traction of the 100's of gripping edges of ice traction devices with wound steel coils.

Sharper studs are better than less aggressive spikes. Sharp studs are essential

  • in frigid temperatures when ice becomes denser and on black ice; and
  • on steep inclines where you may depend on just one spike to catch you if you begin to slip.

The effectiveness of spikeless and gritted ice cleats is greatly reduced or eliminated in frigid temperatures on denser ice.

2mm Spikes are Critical

Generally speaking, the longer the stud, the better up to a maximum of 2mm for ice cleats designed for walking and everyday use. Spikes longer than 2mm become a tripping hazard.

The longer spike together with an aggressive self-cleaning tread design is crucial when there's a thin layer of snow on top of the ice. That thin layer of snow could prevent the studs from making contact with the ice.

Tungsten Carbide Spikes
When you're working on that steep, icy hill, you want every stud to be in top condition and performing at its best. Tungsten carbide spikes are
  • consistently at their sharpest throughout the life of the spike (The sharpness and effectiveness of many case-hardened or carbon steel spike designs become less effective as they wear down.); and
  • far more durable than case hardened or carbon steel spikes.
Aggressive, Self-Cleaning Treads are Critical
High Pro Ice Cleats Heel Spike is critical on steps and stairs The ice cleats I recommend have a patented Heel Spike. Think about how you naturally take a step and what hits the ground first. It's your heel. Well, if there's no spike there at the base of your heel, you risk having your leg slide right out in front and from under you, especially on a steep hill.

Ice cleats without Heel Spikes force you to walk more flat-footed, and that's not natural. So, you have to think about doing it. Because walking flat-footed isn't natural, you can easily forget. Forgetting is especially troublesome if you have to move unexpectedly or in a hurry.

Furthermore, if there's one spike on the ice clear you want to be an aggressive, sharp tungsten carbide spike, it's the Heel Spike. Because there's no other spike to grab hold of the ice if your foot slides forward while you're taking a step.

Aggressive, Self-Cleaning Treads are Critical
There are two important reasons why aggressive, self-cleaning treads are crucial.
  • Your ice cleats should have aggressive treads for traction on deeper snow.
  • The tread should be designed to help expel snow and debris that can come between the bottom of your boot and the ice to help those studs to maintain contact with the ice. Snow and debris build-up is a major problem with spikeless ice cleats with coils.
Stay Firmly on Your Boots and Don't Slide Out of Position

You want ice cleats that stay aligned and on your boots and so you don't walk out of them in deeper snow. Also, you want them to not slide out of position on your footwear, so the spikes remain in place and effective. Ice cleats that stay in place are especially critical on icy steps and stairs.

Common Features of Recommended Ice Cleats for Icy Steps

These ice cleats all provide excellent traction on ice, deep and packed snow, slush, and black ice.

You'll be safer no matter what the wintry mix or how cold the ice. They all have

  • long-lasting tungsten carbide studs;
  • the all-important Heel Spike, and
  • aggressive, self-cleaning treads.
Ice Cleats That Stay Securely on Your Shoes and Boots
They have advanced, patented features that keep them in place but still easy to put on and take off.
They're Durable Ice Cleats
All recommended ice cleats are heavy-duty with tough, chemical-resistant straps and tungsten carbide studs.
They're Affordable Ice Cleats

My recommended ice cleats may initially cost twice as much as the cheap brands. However, they keep you several times safer and last several times longer.

Continuing thinking about the financial cost, it's not like the old days when you showed your insurance card, and that was it. The deductibles and copays are out of sight. But more importantly, buying the right ice cleats isn't something you want to skimp on spending.

Falling on the ice is serious business. Many of my customers look for ice cleats, or better ice cleats, after the serious, life-changing injuries have occurred. They'll be the first to tell you that paying a little more for ice cleats that have the best chance of preventing injuries from falling down a flight of icy steps is the best investment you can ever made.

Icy steps requires the best ice cleats for safety.
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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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