Ice Cleats Store and Buyer's Guide

Wearing ice cleats that don’t perform well on all slippery surfaces is like playing Russian Roulette—your next step could be on a patch where your bargain cleats fail. Not all ice cleats work effectively in every condition:

• Across all winter surfaces: Many brands only grip ice and packed snow. However, nature often presents a mix—deep snow that compresses into packed snow, melting and refreezing into ice or black ice, and dry patches. Some cleats become dangerously slippery under these various conditions.
• In frigid temperatures: As it gets colder, ice becomes denser. Traction depends on spike penetration. Less aggressive spikes may work at 25°F but fail at 10°F or colder.
• On rough, uneven ice: Poorly distributed spikes can cause loss of traction, making a fall almost certain once footing is lost.
• On steep inclines: Many cleats struggle to grip slopes effectively.
• As spikes wear down: Over time, spikes can become dull or blunt, significantly reducing their performance.

Equally important is your ice cleat’s strap design and durability. Proper straps keep your cleats securely attached and aligned on your footwear. Losing a cleat in an icy parking lot or sidewalk can be disastrous because:

• If the strap hasn't broken and you manage to retrieve the cleat, there's no secure way to put it back on.
• If the strap breaks, you're truly at risk of falling.

Are ice and snow cleats too difficult to put on or too inconvenient to use? Owning ice cleats is pointless if they sit unused in a garage instead of protecting you when you need them most.

I’m here to help you find ice traction devices that balance performance, safety, convenience, and practicality.

Do you enjoy activities such as:

• Getting your paycheck?
• Fishing, hunting, walking, hiking, camping, golfing, or playing tennis?
• Playing with your kids and grandchildren?

If you're a business owner, consider these questions:

• How many lost-time accidents can your organization afford?
• How will you replace key employees if they're injured?
• What happens if you or your staff get injured? For many small businesses, you are the business.
• Would higher productivity result if employees are not slipping and moving slowly out of fear?

Ice grippers can only reduce your risk of falling. Professionally-engineered ice cleats significantly minimize the chance of slipping on icy surfaces. Our shared goal is to keep you as safe as possible. For over 35 years, Winter Walking Ice Cleats have been industry leaders, trusted by some of the largest companies in the United States and distributed through top industrial supply houses.

Wearing ice cleats that don’t work on all slippery surfaces is like playing Russian Roulette — your next step could be on a patch of ice where bargain ice cleats fail.

Manufacturers offering recreational ice grippers in local and online stores often focus on keeping prices low, not on optimal traction. These recreational cleats typically provide grip only in certain conditions, and often not in all dangerous winter scenarios.

For just a few dollars more, you can invest in professional-quality ice cleats featuring advanced, state-of-the-art technology that will last several times longer than cheap alternatives.

Yes, you can still slip on ice, but at least you've done everything possible to prevent it. Would you buy a car that’s $100 cheaper but has brakes that "usually work"? Likely not.

We offer professional-quality Winter Walking Ice Cleats, designed specifically to prevent slips and falls on all winter surfaces—while maintaining affordability without sacrificing quality or performance.