Ice Cleats & Icier Winters: How-To Stay Safe

Learn about one of the most valuable accessories to save your life this winter.

Winter is here, and that means icy streets and sidewalks. Now, we have all experienced that terrifying moment of slipping on ice. You are just walking, minding your business, and then you step on the ice wrong and tumble over. Incidents happen often, but the results can vary from getting back up or heading to the hospital.

1. What if there was an easy solution to this issue?
2. What if there was a simple device that you could put onto any pair of shoes or boots that would help give you traction?

These little devices are Ice Cleats. They come in a variety of designs and sizes to fit any shoe and to fit your work.

How Do Ice Cleats Work?

Ice Cleats allow for more grip and traction by either having protruding studs or using a chain lining the bottom of the shoe. Different ideas exist for various situations, but the idea works the same regardless of the job. Each small stud is heat-treated steel, allowing tenacious grip and stability. The chain variation works similarly but for more extreme conditions.

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What Kind of Design Should I Get?

Now, that all depends on a few things. Will you be using it for walking around only? Will you be working on them? How extreme are the work conditions? How cold will it be while you are outside? Will you be driving while using these cleats? There are a few simple questions to ask, but they help narrow your choices. They are getting you to the one that will best suit your needs.

To categorize them, I have split them into one of three categories: One-Piece, Heels, or Chain. They all have the same use but with a specific job in mind, so without further ado, let us break them down.

The one-piece items are named because they are one item that goes over each shoe. With a simple slide-on design, they can go over most shoes and boots in varying sizes. These ice cleats are made with stretchable rubber, so they can easily slip on and adjust to different shoe designs.

One-Piece

Three types of cleats fall under this category: the TREX 6300, 6304, and the 6310. The difference between the 6300 and 6304 is the number of studs built into the design. The 6300 has eight studs in its soles, and the 6304 has twelve studs in its rubber soles. The 6310, on the other hand, has a unique design and stud count. With a T-shape design and ten studs on the sole, you can easily slip it on, but with the added benefit of tightening the top to fit your boots or shoes.

Thanks to its rubber material and studs, the one-piece makes it ideal for jobs or terrains that do not have level areas or ground. Take them out on icy construction jobs, installations, deliveries, or even walking around.

• With these, you will get more support and traction than walking out with only your bare shoes.

Chain

The following design to discuss would be the chain traction ice cleat. The only model under this name would be the TREX 6320 Aggressive Spike, and its title speaks precisely to how effective it is on ice and snow. Designed with an orange rubber sole, a durable stainless steel chain, and a spike system, this makes jobs requiring high visibility and much footwork easier. This specific one would be ideal for construction sites that cannot be shut down for weather or for road crews that need to be out and clear the snow and ice for others who need to travel.

Heel

The final one to discuss is the heel. Again, the lone item in this category is the TREX 6315, which has a corrosion-resistant steel heel plate, a rugged webbing/ hook & loop strap, and a rear reflective accent to enhance visibility. This one has your heel covered and keeps the rest of your foot free to drive or climb stairs without worrying about damaging anything. But just because it focuses on the heel does not mean you lose any stability while working. Perfect for the driver on the crew who needs to load and unload the truck or for the mail carrier who must deliver despite the rain, sleet, or snow.

So, Can only trade professionals use them?

By no means are these limited to trades professionals. While designed for them, anyone can use them. Those especially prone to slipping on ice should get a pair of ice cleats. These can save you from a nasty spill and a trip to the hospital. You can check out more information on TREX 6300, the 6304, the 6310, the 6315, and the 6320.

Other Tips To Stay Safe During The Winter

At Acme Tools, we like to think of our customers as family. We are sharing with them the tools and advice to keep them safe. We have another blog post with other valuable tips and information on tools that you will need to stay safe during the winter. A favorite that has helped many people is the penguin walk, which is for those icy walks when you do not have a pair of ice cleats yet.

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• Could you use a pair of ice cleats this winter?
• Did you find this blog helpful?

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