--- title: Ice Cleat Blog | Transitional Traction description: Transitional Traction | 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 --- [![Winter Walking we dont just make ice cleats, we perfect them](https://blog.winterwalking.com/hubfs/Winterwalking_Sep2018/Images/logo.png)](https://www.winterwalking.com/) We don't just make ice cleats, we make slips and falls disappear.® SEARCH ICE CLEATS - [Browse Ice Cleats](https://www.winterwalking.com/ice-cleats/) - [All Ice Cleats](https://www.winterwalking.com/ice-cleats/) - [Ice Cleat Categories](https://www.winterwalking.com/color-coded-categories/) - [Walking Traction](https://www.winterwalking.com/walking-traction/) - [Working Traction](https://www.winterwalking.com/working-traction/) - [Transitional Traction](https://www.winterwalking.com/transitional-traction/) - [About Us](https://www.winterwalking.com/about-us/) - [Resources](https://www.winterwalking.com/slip-fall-tools/) - [Slip Cost Calculator](https://calculator.winterwalking.com/) - [Blog](https://blog.winterwalking.com/) - [Videos](https://content.winterwalking.com/videos-menu) - [Guides](https://content.winterwalking.com/guides) - [Product Training](https://content.winterwalking.com/training) - [Get Started](https://www.winterwalking.com/get-started/) - [Speak With A Product Specialist](https://content.winterwalking.com/product-specialist) - [Become A Distributor](https://content.winterwalking.com/distributor) - [Request A Quote](https://content.winterwalking.com/quote) - [Download Catalog](https://content.winterwalking.com/request-catalog) - [Contact Us](https://content.winterwalking.com/contact) - [Browse Ice Cleats](https://www.winterwalking.com/ice-cleats/) - [All Ice Cleats](https://www.winterwalking.com/ice-cleats/) - [Ice Cleat Categories](https://www.winterwalking.com/color-coded-categories/) - [Walking Traction](https://www.winterwalking.com/walking-traction/) - [Working Traction](https://www.winterwalking.com/working-traction/) - [Transitional Traction](https://www.winterwalking.com/transitional-traction/) - [About Us](https://www.winterwalking.com/about-us/) - [Resources](https://www.winterwalking.com/slip-fall-tools/) - [Slip Cost Calculator](https://calculator.winterwalking.com/) - [Blog](https://blog.winterwalking.com/) - [Videos](https://content.winterwalking.com/videos-menu) - [Guides](https://content.winterwalking.com/guides) - [Product Training](https://content.winterwalking.com/training) - [Get Started](https://www.winterwalking.com/get-started/) - [Speak With A Product Specialist](https://content.winterwalking.com/product-specialist) - [Become A Distributor](https://content.winterwalking.com/distributor) - [Request A Quote](https://content.winterwalking.com/quote) - [Download Catalog](https://content.winterwalking.com/request-catalog) - [Contact Us](https://content.winterwalking.com/contact) ## [Are Ice Cleats Safe To Wear Indoors?](https://blog.winterwalking.com/blog/are-ice-cleats-safe-to-wear-indoors) By [Bill Coyne](https://blog.winterwalking.com/author/bill-coyne) 10/3/26, 8:15 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.winterwalking.com/hubfs/Are%20Ice%20Cleats%20Safe%20To%20Wear%20Indoors.png)](https://blog.winterwalking.com/blog/are-ice-cleats-safe-to-wear-indoors) Most traditional ice cleats should not be worn indoors. Aggressive studs designed to grip ice can become slippery on hard indoor floors and may damage some flooring. However, ice cleats designed specifically for frequent indoor/outdoor transitions can reduce these concerns and may be appropriate for workers who move between icy outdoor surfaces, buildings and vehicles throughout the day. [Continue Reading](https://blog.winterwalking.com/blog/are-ice-cleats-safe-to-wear-indoors) ## [The Top Questions To Ask When Buying Ice Cleats](https://blog.winterwalking.com/blog/the-questions-to-ask-when-buying-ice-cleats) By [Bill Coyne](https://blog.winterwalking.com/author/bill-coyne) 3/4/25, 6:00 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.winterwalking.com/hubfs/The_most_dangerous_202512011456.jpeg)](https://blog.winterwalking.com/blog/the-questions-to-ask-when-buying-ice-cleats) Who doesn't love winter? With the snow falling gently from the sky, it transforms the world into a picturesque wonderland. It's a time when families come together, hot cocoa is sipped by the fireplace, and memories are made. However, not everyone shares the same sentiment when it comes to winter. For safety professionals, the arrival of winter brings with it a sense of apprehension and concern. As the temperature drops and the ground becomes covered in a blanket of snow and ice, slips and falls become a common occurrence. This is especially worrisome for safety professionals whose main priorit\[…\] [Continue Reading](https://blog.winterwalking.com/blog/the-questions-to-ask-when-buying-ice-cleats) ## [Questions To Ask When Buying Ice Cleats](https://blog.winterwalking.com/blog/5-tips-for-buying-ice-cleats) By [Bill Coyne](https://blog.winterwalking.com/author/bill-coyne) 1/10/25, 9:30 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.winterwalking.com/hubfs/A_safety_manager_202511171350.jpeg)](https://blog.winterwalking.com/blog/5-tips-for-buying-ice-cleats) The process of buying ice cleats is a lot like the search for any new product. Sometimes it’s smooth sailing, and other times you run into frustration and confusion, and end up spending a lot more time than you’d like to find the ice cleats you need. And it’s a situation where you need to take your time to make sure you’ve found the best and safest traction solution for your employees working outdoors in cold, slippery conditions. In this blog post, we’ll look at some of the questions you should ask yourself when shopping for ice cleats to take some of the stress out of the process and keep yo\[…\] [Continue Reading](https://blog.winterwalking.com/blog/5-tips-for-buying-ice-cleats) ## [SIX REASONS WHY YOU SHOULD RECONSIDER BUYING ICE CLEATS](https://blog.winterwalking.com/blog/the-top-six-reasons-you-dont-buy-ice-cleats) By [Bill Coyne](https://blog.winterwalking.com/author/bill-coyne) 11/20/24, 8:45 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.winterwalking.com/hubfs/images/6-reasons-buy-ice-cleats-NEW.jpg)](https://blog.winterwalking.com/blog/the-top-six-reasons-you-dont-buy-ice-cleats) Ice cleats are a valuable tool for preventing slips and falls in icy conditions. However, we often hear common concerns and misconceptions that deter people from purchasing them. In this blog post, we address these concerns and shed light on the benefits of investing in the right ice traction for shoes or ice cleats from a reliable manufacturer like Winter Walking. [Continue Reading](https://blog.winterwalking.com/blog/the-top-six-reasons-you-dont-buy-ice-cleats) ## [WHY ARE THERE NO REGULATIONS AROUND ICE CLEATS?](https://blog.winterwalking.com/blog/why-are-there-no-regulations-around-ice-cleats) By [Jordan Bell](https://blog.winterwalking.com/author/jordan-bell) 1/21/23, 7:45 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.winterwalking.com/hubfs/images/blog-poster-image-oct-2-18.jpg)](https://blog.winterwalking.com/blog/why-are-there-no-regulations-around-ice-cleats) It may seem odd that there are no standards for ice cleats and traction aids, especially when there are regulations for other types of PPE. However, the reason for this is that creating anti-slip regulations for ice and snow is extremely challenging. There are simply too many variables to consider when it comes to creating traction on these surfaces. For example, not all icy or snowy surfaces are the same, and there are different types of fall risk factors to consider, such as pure ice, intermittent ice, black ice, snow on top of ice, ice on top of snow, inclines, and declines. All of these fa\[…\] [Continue Reading](https://blog.winterwalking.com/blog/why-are-there-no-regulations-around-ice-cleats) ## [DO ICE CLEATS EVEN WORK?](https://blog.winterwalking.com/blog/do-ice-cleats-even-work) By [Jordan Bell](https://blog.winterwalking.com/author/jordan-bell) 3/18/21, 7:30 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.winterwalking.com/hubfs/images/DO-ICE-CLEATS-WORK.jpg)](https://blog.winterwalking.com/blog/do-ice-cleats-even-work) It’s a question we’ve heard more than a few times. How do we answer it? Look at it this way: If you typed the phrase “ice cleats” into Google back in 2010, the search engine would give back around 418,000 results. Trust us on this number: it’s our job to run that specific search. Try the same search today, and you’ll get back more than 10 million results. What does this number tell us? 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