Frequently Asked Questions
Ice Cleats
Ice cleats are traction aids that fit over your footwear providing additional grip when walking on slippery or icy conditions. These have spikes underneath them that bite into the slippery ice and packed snow so users can walk safely thereby minimizing accidents from falling off.
Yes. They have aggressive ice-biting studs made from materials designed to pierce through ice and packed snow, thereby providing extra grip to your footwear while walking outdoors during winter.
Here are some factors to consider when selecting ice crampons:
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Easy to put on and take off
It should literally only take you seconds to put on and take off a pair of traction devices.
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Fitting on boots
The purpose of the traction cleats is to prevent slipping, so a secure fit around your winter boots is an absolute necessity to ensure that the traction aids function properly.
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Anti-Slip Protection
One of the key components for ice cleats is the crampons built underneath the soles. When designed and built properly, these ice grippers can save you from slipping on icy trails and roads.
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Durability
Quality materials are crucial to the lifespan of these traction aids, so make sure that the ice cleats you’re selecting are built with premium materials.
Designed and tested in Canada, ICETRAX uses premium TPE rubber compound and quality tungsten carbide or carbon steel spikes that can withstand harsh winter conditions. The ice grippers also come with our proprietary snow tread traction system for maximum traction on ice and snow, making it one of the best anti-slip solutions in the market. ICETRAX ice cleats help you walk, run and work confidently in slippery winter conditions without worrying about falling.
ICETRAX traction cleats easily slip-on and off around most types of footwear in seconds. Simply place the toe cap of the traction aids over the front of your shoe/boot, then pull the heel of the grippers over the back of your shoe/boot. The innovative StayON toe cap ensures a snug and secure fit on most types of footwear and prevents the ice cleats from falling off or moving around while in use.
We value security more than anything else, so not only do these traction devices come with well-tested traction cleats, but it also has a built-in reflective panel for nighttime visibility while you’re walking down the road or hiking a trail.
We offer ice grippers in two sizes that fit a wide range of winter boot sizes.
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S/M |
L/XL |
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Men |
5 – 9 |
9.5 – 13 |
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Women |
6.5 – 10.5 |
11+ |
Please note that these anti-skid crampons are not intended for shoes with high heels.
Absolutely. ICETRAX ice cleats are the perfect traction solution for outdoor exercises like running or hiking during winter. The underfoot traction on our ice cleats come with strategically placed tungsten carbide or carbon steel plus a proprietary snow tread traction system that solidly grips onto snow and ice, making it one of the trusted anti-slip protections in the market.
Yes. Our ice cleats are made of durable elastic rubber that maximizes fit, function and comfort for both men and women.
It is best to pay your local dealer a visit to try these traction devices to confirm whether they will fit your boots.
Absolutely. ICETRAX ice cleats are the perfect traction solution for outdoor exercises like running or hiking during winter. The underfoot traction on our ice cleats come with strategically placed tungsten carbide or carbon steel plus a proprietary snow tread traction system that solidly grips onto snow and ice, making it one of the trusted anti-slip protections in the market.
ICETRAX V5 Hex and Tungsten model with a separate purchase of transitional spikes, along with our latest model MIDFLIP can be worn indoors. These transitional spikes minimize the traction of the studs on smooth surfaces, making it suitable for situations where people constantly move between indoor and outdoor. Our V5 models come with a wrench tool, so installation of the spikes is easy.
All other ICETRAX ice grips are designed only for use on packed snow and ice. As there are steel studs underneath the grips, it is dangerous to wear them indoors, and it is NOT advisable to wear these while driving or cycling. If you wear these indoors, you could slip on a smooth surface or trip on a carpeted one and/or scratch your flooring.
Ice grips should not be used when walking across smooth surfaces. Please avoid areas that have tile, ceramic, linoleum, sealed concrete, epoxy floors as well as sheet metal buried under the snow.
