---
title: Ice Cleat Blog
description: Expert advice on preventing workplace slips and falls. Read the latest weather forecasts, ice cleat reviews, and safety training tips from Winter Walking.
image: https://blog.winterwalking.com/hubfs/DSC_2021-1.jpeg
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## [Best Ice Cleats for Indoor-Outdoor Work Compared](https://blog.winterwalking.com/best-ice-cleats-for-indoor-outdoor-work-compared)

## [Are Ice Cleats Safe To Wear Indoors?](https://blog.winterwalking.com/blog/are-ice-cleats-safe-to-wear-indoors)

## [The Best Ice Cleats for Utility Crews: Match Traction to the Workday](https://blog.winterwalking.com/best-ice-cleats-for-utility-crews)

## [The Best Ice Cleats for Factory Workers Compared](https://blog.winterwalking.com/best-ice-cleats-for-factory-workers-compared)

## [The 3 Best Industrial Ice Cleats for Fleet Safety in 2026](https://blog.winterwalking.com/best-ice-cleats-fleet-safety)

## [7 Slip & Fall Myths That Can Put Workers at Risk](https://blog.winterwalking.com/7-slip-and-fall-myths-that-put-workers-at-risk)

## [Can Ice Cleats Damage Hardwood Floors?](https://blog.winterwalking.com/can-ice-cleats-damage-hardwood-floors-what-to-know-before-you-walk-inside)

## [Why Slips & Falls Keep Happening Despite Your Winter Safety Program](https://blog.winterwalking.com/why-winter-slips-persist-despite-safety-programs-transitional-traction-solutions)

## [The Most Reliable Winter Safety Equipment Brands for Harsh Winters](https://blog.winterwalking.com/the-most-reliable-winter-safety-equipment-brands-for-harsh-winters)

## [Ice Cleats vs. Winter Boots: Why Ice Cleats Matter More for Slip Prevention](https://blog.winterwalking.com/ice-cleats-vs-winter-boots-why-ice-cleats-matter-more-for-slip-prevention)

## [If the package has to arrive on time, trust the expert](https://blog.winterwalking.com/if-the-package-has-to-arrive-on-time-trust-the-expert)

## [Flash Freezes, Plummeting Temps, and a Snowy Weekend Recap](https://blog.winterwalking.com/flash-freezes-plummeting-temps-and-a-snowy-weekend-recap)

## [Winter Safety for Women in Industrial and Outdoor Jobs](https://blog.winterwalking.com/winter-safety-for-women-in-industrial-and-outdoor-jobs)

## [Unique Winter Slip Risks for Women: Footwear Fit and Traction Solutions](https://blog.winterwalking.com/unique-winter-slip-risks-for-women-footwear-fit-and-traction-solutions)

## [How to Audit Your Facility for Winter Slip Risks](https://blog.winterwalking.com/how-to-audit-your-facility-for-winter-slip-risks)

## [How to Choose the Right Winter Footwear for Industrial Safety](https://blog.winterwalking.com/how-to-choose-the-right-winter-gear-for-industrial-safety)

## [Adapting Winter Safety for the Growing Female Workforce](https://blog.winterwalking.com/adapting-winter-safety-for-the-growing-female-workforce)

## [How to Buy Reliable Winter Walking Spikes Online](https://blog.winterwalking.com/how-to-buy-reliable-winter-walking-spikes-online-without-getting-stuck-with-the-wrong-ones)

## [What Makes an Ice Gripper the Best for Walking Safely on Icy Surfaces](https://blog.winterwalking.com/what-makes-an-ice-gripper-the-best-for-walking-safely-on-icy-surfaces)

## [Best Traction Devices for Snow and Ice: Why Winter Walking Leads the Way](https://blog.winterwalking.com/best-traction-devices-for-snow-and-ice)

## [Winter Is Coming... Are You Ready?](https://blog.winterwalking.com/winter-is-coming)

## [Overshoes: The Ultimate Winter Gear Combining Gaiters and Ice Cleats](https://blog.winterwalking.com/overshoes-gaiters-ice-cleats-the-ultimate-winter-protection)

## [The Top Questions To Ask When Buying Ice Cleats](https://blog.winterwalking.com/blog/the-questions-to-ask-when-buying-ice-cleats)

## [How Long Should A Pair of Ice Cleats Last?](https://blog.winterwalking.com/how-long-should-ice-cleats-last)

## [How To Reduce Winter Time Slip & Fall Accidents](https://blog.winterwalking.com/3-ways-to-reduce-winter-slip-and-fall-accidents)

## [Your Job Doesn't Get Snow Days](https://blog.winterwalking.com/your-job-doesnt-get-snow-days)

## [Questions To Ask When Buying Ice Cleats](https://blog.winterwalking.com/blog/5-tips-for-buying-ice-cleats)

## [ONE-SIZE-FITS-ALL ICE CLEATS: A TRACTION SOLUTION FOR ANY BUSINESS](https://blog.winterwalking.com/one-size-fits-all-ice-cleats)

## [HOW TO GET YOUR EMPLOYEES INVOLVED WITH SLIP & FALL PREVENTION](https://blog.winterwalking.com/how-to-get-your-employees-involved-with-slip-fall-prevention)

## [SUMMING UP 40 YEARS OF ICE CLEAT RESEARCH](https://blog.winterwalking.com/40-years-of-ice-cleat-research)

## [SIX REASONS WHY YOU SHOULD RECONSIDER BUYING ICE CLEATS](https://blog.winterwalking.com/blog/the-top-six-reasons-you-dont-buy-ice-cleats)

## [THE IMPORTANCE OF PROVIDING ICE CLEATS TO EMPLOYEES BEFORE WINTER](https://blog.winterwalking.com/the-importance-of-providing-ice-cleats-for-your-employees-before-winter)

## [THE IMPORTANCE OF MANDATORY SAFETY GEAR IN THE WORKPLACE](https://blog.winterwalking.com/blog/mandatory-safety-gear-in-workplace)

## [THE HIDDEN COSTS OF WINTER SLIP AND FALL ACCIDENTS](https://blog.winterwalking.com/blog/hidden-costs-of-winter-slip-and-fall-accidents)

## [WHEN IT COMES TO ICE CLEATS... DOES BRAND MATTER?](https://blog.winterwalking.com/when-it-comes-to-ice-cleats-does-brand-matter)

## [HOW TO KEEP YOUR EMPLOYEES SAFE INDOORS & OUTDOORS](https://blog.winterwalking.com/how-to-keep-your-employees-safe-indoors-outdoors)

## [3 QUESTIONS TO ASK ABOUT ICE CLEATS AND TRACTION AIDS FOR WINTER SAFETY](https://blog.winterwalking.com/3-questions-to-ask-about-ice-cleats-and-traction-aids-for-winter-safety)

## [WHY ARE THERE NO REGULATIONS AROUND ICE CLEATS?](https://blog.winterwalking.com/blog/why-are-there-no-regulations-around-ice-cleats)

## [MY GUYS HATE TAKING THEIR ICE CLEATS ON AND OFF](https://blog.winterwalking.com/blog/my-guys-hate-taking-their-ice-cleats-on-and-off)

## [WINTER WEATHER - HOW TO PREDICT THE FUTURE](https://blog.winterwalking.com/winter-weather-how-to-predict-the-future)

## [WHEN YOUR ICE CLEATS ABSOLUTELY HAVE TO GET THERE OVERNIGHT](https://blog.winterwalking.com/when-your-ice-cleats-absolutely-have-to-get-there-overnight)

## [RETAIL ICE CLEATS vs. INDUSTRIAL ICE CLEATS – WHAT'S THE DIFFERENCE?](https://blog.winterwalking.com/retail-ice-cleats-industrial-ice-cleats-whats-the-difference)

## [ARE YOU UP TO DATE ON THE CURRENT ICE CLEAT REGULATIONS?](https://blog.winterwalking.com/are-you-up-to-date-on-the-current-ice-cleat-regulations)

## [NOW IS THE TIME TO IMPLEMENT YOUR ICE CLEAT TRACTION PROGRAM](https://blog.winterwalking.com/now-is-the-time-to-implement-your-ice-cleat-traction-program)

## [DO ICE CLEATS EVEN WORK?](https://blog.winterwalking.com/blog/do-ice-cleats-even-work)

## [A HISTORY OF WINTER SLIP AND FALL INCIDENTS](https://blog.winterwalking.com/blog/live-and-learn2)

## [YOU BOUGHT ICE CLEATS... NOW WHAT?](https://blog.winterwalking.com/blog/you-bought-ice-cleats-but-heres-whats-missing)

## [THE DANGERS OF VOLUNTARY SAFETY](https://blog.winterwalking.com/blog/mandatory-reading-about-the-dangers-of-voluntary-safety)

## [HERE’S A 4-LETTER WORD TO KEEP IN MIND EVERY DAY](https://blog.winterwalking.com/heres-a-4-letter-word-to-keep-in-mind-every-day)

## [TRUE CONFESSIONS OF A SAFETY PROFESSIONAL... WHAT’S YOUR BIGGEST SIN?](https://blog.winterwalking.com/true-confessions-of-a-safety-professional)

## [THE MOST IMPORTANT TYPES OF TRACTION AIDS](https://blog.winterwalking.com/blog/2-most-important-types-of-traction-aids)

## [WHY THE EASIEST ON/OFF ICE CLEAT MAY BE THE MOST DANGEROUS](https://blog.winterwalking.com/blog/why-the-easiest-onoff-traction-aid-may-be-the-most-dangerous)

## [HOW TO CALCULATE THE TRUE COST OF EXPEDITED SHIPPING FOR ICE CLEAT ORDERS](https://blog.winterwalking.com/how-to-calculate-the-true-cost-of-expedited-shipping-for-an-ice-cleat-order)

## [SHOULD WORKPLACE SAFETY BE A CHOICE?](https://blog.winterwalking.com/should-workplace-safety-be-a-choice)

## [3 QUESTIONS TO ASK ABOUT ICE CLEATS AND TRACTION AIDS](https://blog.winterwalking.com/3-questions-to-ask-about-ice-cleats-and-traction-aids)

## [5 REASONS YOUR COMPANY NEEDS A SLIP & FALL PREVENTION PROGRAM](https://blog.winterwalking.com/the-top-5-reasons-why-your-company-needs-a-slip-fall-prevention-program)

## [Ask Your Employees These 3 Questions About Their Use Of Ice Cleats](https://blog.winterwalking.com/ask-employees-these-3-important-questions2)

## [Do You Have A Winter Slip and Fall Prevention Program?](https://blog.winterwalking.com/blog/implement-your-ice-cleat-program-now2)

## [Why Won’t Ice Cleats Work for You](https://blog.winterwalking.com/blog/why-wont-ice-cleats-work-for-you2)

## [Don't Wait to Test Your Ice Cleats](https://blog.winterwalking.com/blog/dont-wait-to-test-your-ice-cleats2)

## [Are You Company A or Company B?](https://blog.winterwalking.com/blog/are-you-company-a-or-company-b2)

## [Management Support For Ice Cleats](https://blog.winterwalking.com/blog/what-management-support2)

## [Are You An Ice Cleat Expert?](https://blog.winterwalking.com/blog/are-you-an-expert2)

## [3 Must Read Tips For Safety Professionals](https://blog.winterwalking.com/blog/the-3-safety-professional-must-read-tips2)

## [Is this the most common complaint you hear?](https://blog.winterwalking.com/blog/is-this-the-most-common-complaint-you-hear)

## [Ice Cleat Supply and Demand Trends](https://blog.winterwalking.com/blog/a-gentle-reminder-about-supply-and-demand)

## [Industrial Ice Spikes 101: What You Need to Know](https://blog.winterwalking.com/blog/spikes-101-what-you-need-to-know-right-now)

## [The Best Way To Achieve Ice Cleat Compliance?](https://blog.winterwalking.com/blog/have-you-tried-the-one-way-to-get-ice-cleat-compliance)

## [Mandatory vs. Voluntary: What’s Your Slip and Fall Cost?](https://blog.winterwalking.com/blog/mandatory-vs-voluntary-whats-your-cost)

## [Workplace Safety: Here’s How You Do the Math](https://blog.winterwalking.com/blog/workplace-safety-heres-how-you-do-the-math)

## [Ask an Expert These Questions About Ice Cleats](https://blog.winterwalking.com/blog/google-it-then-ask-an-expert-these-questions)

## [Are You Paying Too Much For Ice Cleats?](https://blog.winterwalking.com/blog/are-you-paying-too-much)

## [6 Reasons to Avoid Buying Ice Cleats](https://blog.winterwalking.com/blog/6-reasons-to-avoid-buying-ice-cleats)

## [Are You Reactive or Proactive?](https://blog.winterwalking.com/blog/are-you-reactive-or-proactive)

## [Winter is Coming: The Countdown Begins](https://blog.winterwalking.com/blog/winter-the-countdown-begins)

## [How Not to Set Up for Failure](https://blog.winterwalking.com/blog/how-not-to-set-up-for-failure)

## [Your Biggest Safety Sin](https://blog.winterwalking.com/blog/your-biggest-safety-sin)

## [Revisiting Ice Cleat Regulations](https://blog.winterwalking.com/blog/revisiting-ice-cleat-regulations)

## [The Cost of Expediting Ice Cleats – Ship Happens!](https://blog.winterwalking.com/blog/the-cost-of-expediting-ice-cleats-ship-happens)

## [Just Ship It Overnight](https://blog.winterwalking.com/blog/just-ship-it-overnight)

## [Should I Consider a Different Brand of Ice Cleats?](https://blog.winterwalking.com/blog/should-i-consider-a-different-brand-of-ice-cleats)

## [Freedom of Choice – the Key to a Safe Culture](https://blog.winterwalking.com/blog/freedom-of-choice-the-key-to-a-safe-culture)

## [Employee Buy-In on Ice Cleats: Good, Better or Best?](https://blog.winterwalking.com/blog/employee-buy-in-good-better-or-best)

## [Don't Wait UNTILL Last Minute To GET Your Ice Cleats](https://blog.winterwalking.com/blog/any-ice-cleat-in-a-storm)

## [Do You Buy Ice Cleats & Still Have Slip and Fall Incidents?](https://blog.winterwalking.com/blog/we-buy-ice-cleats-but-still-have-slip-and-fall-incidents-why)

## [Replaceable vs. Permanent Spikes – the True Cost](https://blog.winterwalking.com/blog/replaceable-vs-permanent-spikes-the-true-cost)

## [The Best Way to Get Your Workforce to Wear Ice Cleats](https://blog.winterwalking.com/blog/the-best-way-to-get-your-workforce-to-wear-ice-cleats)

## [“Strongly Recommended” Is Not Strong Enough](https://blog.winterwalking.com/blog/strongly-recommended-is-not-strong-enough)

## [The Key to Walking Safely ON ICE](https://blog.winterwalking.com/blog/transitional-traction-the-key-to-walking-safely)

## [Why You Will Never Get to Zero Slip and Fall Accidents](https://blog.winterwalking.com/blog/why-you-will-never-get-to-zero)

## [How Much is Too Much to Spend on an Ice Cleat?](https://blog.winterwalking.com/blog/how-much-is-too-much-to-spend-on-an-ice-cleat)

## [Reactive vs. Proactive: Big Difference When It Comes to Safety](https://blog.winterwalking.com/blog/reactive-vs-proactive-big-difference-when-it-comes-to-safety)

## [How To Choose The Best Ice Cleats](https://blog.winterwalking.com/blog/best-ice-cleats)

## [Look Out For the Icy Parking Lots](https://blog.winterwalking.com/blog/look-out-for-the-icy-parking-lots)

## [Are You Sick of Winter Yet?](https://blog.winterwalking.com/blog/are-you-sick-of-winter-yet)

## [I Don't Need Ice Cleats, I Walk Safely](https://blog.winterwalking.com/blog/i-dont-need-ice-cleats-i-walk-safely)

## [We Tested Ice Cleats, Now What?](https://blog.winterwalking.com/blog/we-tested-ice-cleats-now-what)

## [Why You Should Start using Ice Cleats Now!](https://blog.winterwalking.com/blog/done-is-better-than-perfect-start-using-ice-cleats-now)

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