Heavy Duty Ice Cleats for Boots and Shoes

• effectiveness;
• ability to stay on your boots and shoes;
• durability;
• ability to use on large bulky boots; or
• a combination of all these capabilities.

My recommended ice cleats provide unparalleled traction on ice, packed and loose snow, slush, and black ice. Many ice cleats claiming to be Heavy-Duty are not, and specifically state they are not, effective on all slippery surfaces. Therefore, when you take a step wearing Winter Walking Ice Cleats, you don't have to worry about the type of slippery winter surface you're about to step on.

You may need to balance effectiveness with practicality depending on

• where you intend to use your ice cleats;
• your physical limitations;
• Non-Sparking / non-conductivity requirements; or
• your unwillingness to put up with some of the possible inconveniences that come with wearing ice cleats.

Even otherwise excellent heavy-duty ice cleats are ineffective if they come off your boots and shoes, or slide out of position. In both cases, the studs aren't making contact with ice.

Depending on the circumstances, you may not notice you lost an ice cleat or that an Ice Grip is misaligned until you slip and fall. Furthermore, even if you notice you lost an ice cleat or that one has slipped out of place, how do you fix the situation standing out in the middle of an icy parking lot?

The bottom line is that heavy-duty ice cleats need straps that keep them on and aligned on your footwear. The ice cleats I recommend accomplish those goals.

Many people and businesses search for heavy-duty ice cleats because they're tired of replacing their ice cleats every year or few months. It's a valid reason because of the cost. You don't have Ice Cleats while you're replacing the broken pair.

However, the most important benefit of durable Ice Cleats in reliability when you need it most. You want all the studs to be there and in good working condition when you take a step. You want straps you can rely on not to break at the worst possible time.

No one can guarantee Ice Cleats won't break. I can promise that you won't find more durable heavy-duty ice cleats that minimize the risk of breaking.

Note: Regardless of which Ice Cleats you choose, always inspect them before you put them on.

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

• long-lasting, well-distributed Tungsten Carbide Studs;
• the all-important Heel Spike, and
• aggressive, self-cleaning treads.

They have advanced, patented features that keep them in place but still easy to put on and take off.

All recommended ice cleats are heavy-duty with tough, chemical-resistant straps and tungsten carbide studs. HIGH-PRO and LOW-PRO have patented Dual Material Construction for ultimate long wear.

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.

Falling on the ice is serious business. Many of my customers look for heavy-duty 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 on the ice is the best investment you ever made.