Best Ice Cleats for Car Salesmen and Auto Service Personnel
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Advice Regarding Ice Cleats for Car Dealerships
Important Things to Consider When Buying Ice Cleats for Automobile Dealerships
Car dealerships are looking for ice cleats that you can
- get secure, instant traction in all slippery winter conditions;
- be safely worn while you're driving; and
- lastly, you can wear inside the dealership service areas and showrooms without damaging floors or being a slip and fall hazard.
- all the employees at a Car Dealership; and
- even the same job descriptions at all Car Dealerships.
Here's why. The best ice cleats depends upon
- the type of indoor floor your employees will be walking on;
- balancing the risk of accidents and injuries resulting from ice cleats obstructing movement between pedals and injuries resulting from slipping on ice (See Caveats About Ice Cleats and Driving below); and
- lastly, potential damage to the car pedals and interior.
Caveats About the Best Ice Cleats Car Salesmen and Service Personnel
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.
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.
Why Traditional Ice Cleats are Impractical for Automotive Retailing
Helpful Questions About the Best Ice Cleats for 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.
Recommended Ice Cleats for Car Dealerships
Full-Sole Ice Cleats Safe to Wear While Driving and on Most Indoor Floors
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
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 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.
Heel-only ice cleats
- prevent the heel from slipping; and
- also, 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.
Best Gritted Ice Cleats Safe for Driving, to Wear Indoors, and for Traction on Oil and Grease in Service Areas
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 GRIPS-LITE™ Ice Cleats when non-conductivity and non-sparking ice cleats are a necessity. 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
