Best Ice Cleats for Transportation and Trucking
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Crucial Considerations When Choosing the Best Ice Cleats for Transportation and Trucking
- long-haul vs. short-haul trucking and shuttle drivers;
- balancing the risk of safe driving vs. injuries from slipping on ice;
- the physical limitations of a particular driver; and
- lastly, the duties performed by different employees in the Trucking Company including those who
- drive;
- work in the warehouse / loading dock;
- refueling; and
- those who perform yard checks.
Why Traditional Ice Cleats are Impractical for Truck Drivers
- Aggressive Spikes
- Penetrate the rubber pedal covers and possibly impede the rapid movement between pedals in an emergency.
- Can be slippery on steps when the driver enters or exits the cab depending upon the material used for the steps (metal to metal contact). Competing Ice Cleats with wound steel coils are especially slippery on steps or any flat, smooth non-ice or snow-covered surface. Therefore, the driver either has to
- wait until after they've stepped down on to the ice to put ice cleats on therefore risking slipping on the ice as they step down, or
- put ice cleats on before exiting the cab reducing the risk of slipping stepping down on to the ice but increasing the risk slipping on the step.
- Traditional ice cleats have to be removed before going indoors because the aggressive studs will damage floors or are slippery on dry, smooth hard floors.
- Many highly-rated ice cleats are not effective on all slippery winter surfaces especially on black ice commonly found around transportation centers.
Ice Cleats for Transportation
Ice Cleats for Truck Drivers
Ice Cleats for Trucking Companies
Ice Cleats for Freight Carriers
Ice Grips for Transportation
Ice Grips for Truck Drivers
Ice Grips for Trucking Companies
Ice Grips for Freight Carriers
Ice Grippers for Transportation
Ice Grippers for Truck Drivers
Ice Grippers for Trucking Companies
Ice Grippers for Freight Carriers
Ice Spikes for Transportation
Ice Spikes for Truck Drivers
Ice Spikes for Trucking Companies
Ice Spikes for Freight Carriers
Recommended Ice Cleats for Transportation, Trucking, and Loading Dock Personnel
Full-Sole Studded Transitional Ice Cleats
Why I Recommend Full-Sole Ice Cleats
Full-sole ice cleats reduce the risk of ice-related injuries far better than heel-only ice cleats especially on uneven, "bumpy" ice. If your company doesn't have restrictions regarding full-sole shoe attachments while driving, Winter Walking LOW-PRO Oce Cleats and Winter Walking ICE BEAST™ LOW-PRO Ice Cleats are your best choices. Here's why.
Durable 1mm Tungsten Carbide studs minimally extend beyond the Ice Cleat's self-cleaning tread making them safer to wear
- while driving because 1mm studs will not penetrate pedals; and
- when stepping on cab entry steps and most indoor floors. These ice cleats are safer because of when the driver places weight on the ice cleat, both the studs and the tread make contact with the ground. (You should not wear them on finished interior wooden floors.)
LOW-PRO and ICE BEAST LOW-PRO are practical ice cleats truck drivers will use. Furthermore, drivers will be more productive because they'll be able move faster across slippery ground.
Note: Ice cleats with Transitional Traction provide excellent traction on ice, packed and loose snow, slush, and black ice. However, if you encounter occasional deliveries on steep, icy hills, consider Winter Walking HIGH-PRO Ice Cleats and Winter Walking ICE BEAST™ HIGH-PRO Ice Cleats (shown later on this page) in addition to LOW-PRO Ice Cleats. HIGH-PRO and ICE BEAST HIGH-PRO Ice Cleats have even more aggressive 2mm studs. However, you would have to remove them before going indoors. Therefore, you would wear the LOW-PRO Ice Cleats throughout the day and use the HIGH-PRO Ice Cleats for the worst situations.
Winter Walking LOW-PRO Ice Cleats
LOW-PRO is my top recommendation for people with regular shoes and boots constantly going in and out of doors, vehicles, or have difficulty putting ice cleats on and taking them off. 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.
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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. |
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Ice Cleats JD6610
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
- have
- large bulky boots;
- unusual shaped footwear; and
- balance issues; and
- climb ladders or use tools like a shovel; and
- frequently go in and out of doors. (If you do not frequently transition between indoors and outdoors, see Winter Walking ICE BEAST™ HIGH-PRO Ice Cleats.)
| Men's | Women's | Size | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14+ | --- | XXL | |
| 12 - 13½ | --- | XL | |
| 10 - 11½ | 12+ | L | |
| 7½ - 9½ | 9½ - 11½ | M | |
| 5 - 7 | 7 - 9 | S | |
Ice Cleats JD7710
ICE BEAST™ LOW-PRO Features
- 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
Heel-Only Ice Cleats Are the Safest to Wear While Driving
Crucial Things to Consider About Heel Ice Cleats
I always recommend full-sole ice cleats whenever Company Policy doesn't prohibit their use while driving. Every stud must be effective on both full-sole and heel-only ice cleats. However, aggressive, effective studs are more crucial on heel-only ice cleats because you depend upon far fewer spikes to gain traction.
Therefore, choose Winter Walking HEEL-GRIPS™ with 26 2mm tungsten carbide studs if you're not constantly going in and out of doors. That's because you have to remove HEEL-GRIPS before going indoors because of the longer spikes will damage interior floors and are slippery on smooth, hard surfaces.
Choose Winter Walking LOW-PRO HEEL with 26 1mm tungsten carbide studs if you're constantly going in and out of doors because they're safe to wear on most interior floors.
Winter Walking HEEL-GRIPS™ Ice Cleats JD325
Ice Cleats JD325
HEEL-GRIPS Ice Cleats Features
HEEL-GRIPS Ice Cleats Demo
- 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
- Transportation and Trucking
- Freight Companies
- Delivery Drivers
- Automotive Retailing and Servicing
- DOTs
- Municipalities
- Hotels and Casinos
- Snowmobiling
- ATVs
- Biking
Winter Walking LOW-PRO HEEL Ice Cleats JD310
Ice Cleats JD310
| Men's | Women's | Size |
|---|---|---|
| 16½+ | --- | XXL |
| 12½ - 16 | --- | XL |
| 9½ - 12 | 11½+ | L |
| 6½ - 9 | 8½ - 11 | M |
| --- | 6 - 8 | S |
LOW-PRO HEEL Ice Cleats Features
- reduce slips and falls on ice, snow, packed snow and black ice; and
- are low cost, compact, lightweight and fit all types of shoes and boots.
- insures compliance with company safety directives prohibiting wearing anything on footwear that might somehow inhibit operating foot controls while driving;
- fully exposes the defined heel on shoes and boots to make climbing ladders safer; and
- lastly, reduces the risk of slipping off foot rests while operating equipment, snowmobiles, ATVs, and the pedals while biking on snow and ice.
Use LOW-PRO HEEL cleats with Transitional Traction™ if you're constantly driving and going in and out of doors. More aggressive heel-only ice cleats are not practical under these circumstances because you must remove them every time you go indoors. You must remove aggressive ice cleats because they'll damage the floor or be slippery on smooth, hard surfaces.
Use HEEL-GRIPS Ice Cleats if you're constantly driving and not frequently going indoors. The reason that I recommend HEEL-GRIPS in this situation is because they have 10 2mm Tungsten Carbide Studs for better traction.
Lastly, if you're constantly driving and going in and out of doors and not restricted from wearing full-sole ice cleats, I recommend Winter Walking LOW-PRO Ice Cleats with Transitional Traction™.Strap-on heel ice cleats serve double duty.
They
- prevent the heel from slipping; and
- also, they have to provide sufficient traction to prevent your footwear from twisting, especially on uneven ice.
You'll appreciate the professional quality features Winter Walking has incorporated into LOW-PRO HEEL Ice Cleats. It's the culmination of over 40 years of experience in manufacturing industry-leading professional ice cleats. LOW-PRO HEEL Ice Cleats stand out from the competition. You'll get the best possible traction from a heel-only ice cleat because of
- there are 14 Well-Distributed 1mm Tungsten Carbide Studs... seven 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 LOW-PRO HEEL Cleats.
- Well-Positioned Studs assure the maximum number of studs will make contact on uneven ice;
- studs are molded in to ensure maximum reliability and durability;
- an Aggressive, Self-Cleaning Tread ensures better traction in deep snow and that studs will make contact with ice;
- Replaceable Straps easily and quickly adjust for use on all your footwear including bulky boots;
- LOW-PRO HEEL Add No Noticeable Weight to your footwear because each Heel Cleat weighs less than 4oz.; and
- lastly, you'll always have them with you because LOW-PRO HEEL Easily Fit into Your Pocket or glove compartment.
Employees Won't Resist Wearing LOW-PRO HEEL
Full-Sole Gritted Non-Sparking, Non-Conductive Transitional Ice Cleats Ideal for Refueling and Maintenance Operations
Winter Walking GRIPS-LITE JD6612
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Fits Shoe Sizes Based of Steel Tip Shoes |
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| Men's | Women's | Footwear Length Range in Inches* |
Size |
| 13½ | --- | 13¾" - 14¼" | XXL |
| 11½ - 13 | --- | 13" ‹ 13¾" | XL |
| 9½ - 11 | 12+ | 12½" ‹ 13" | L |
| 7 - 9 | 9 - 11 | 11½" ‹ 12½" | M |
| 5 - 6½ | 7 - 8½ | 10¾" ‹ 11½" | S |
| *Measured on the bottom of your shoe or boot from the tip of the sole to the base of the heel. | |||
JD6612
GRIPS-LITE™ Features
GRIPS-LITE™ Demo
Choose gritted ice cleats when non-conductivity and non-sparking are crucial. Examples include oil and gas extraction, processing, and transport, refueling operations. around explosives, and grain storage. Non-Sparking ice cleats are much safer than ice cleats that are only spark-retardant.
GRIPS-LITE™ give you improved traction on a variety of slick surfaces including oil and grease, wet floors, and chemicals. However, if your primary concern is slick winter surfaces and you do not require non-conductivity or Non-Sparking, choose a Studded Ice Cleat. That's because gritted ice cleats only reduce falls on the ice and snow by 40 to 50 percent and because they're far less effective in frigid temperatures when the ice is denser.
- Reduce Falls by 40 - 50%.
- Aluminum Oxide Grit Bands are
- the longest-lasting grit traction design;
- constantly refresh and renew;
- Non-Conductive; and
- Non-Sparking.
- 1-Piece Molded Proprietary Rubber Compound Straps
- are extremely durable;
- are resistant to chemicals and other contaminants;
- have No Memory and Never Stretches Out of Shape; and
- stay flexible at low temperatures.
- 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.
- Uni-Foot Design (No Left... No Right) eliminates the hassle of having to locate the left or right cleat.
- Versatile because GRIPS-LITE™
- fit over all types of shoes and boots;
- give you traction on several slippery conditions;
- can be safely worn indoors; and
- can be safely worn while driving or operating equipment.
- Light-Weight:
- You won't even notice them on your footwear because they weigh less than four ounces per shoe.
- Patented Open Design
- keeps feet cooler than Grips Overshoes;
- stays securely on footwear; and
- is compact.
- Fits All Types of Shoes
- Won't Damage Footwear
- Sizes: S-XXL JD6612-S; JD6612-M; JD6612-L; JD6612-XL; and JD6612-XXL.
- The Patented Trim Line allows for removal of heel section.
- Weight: 4 oz. Per Foot
- Brand: Winter Walking (a Jordan David Company)
- SKU: 155
- Made in Taiwan
Helpful Questions About the Best Ice Cleats for Transportation and Trucking
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.
