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## [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)

 By [Bill Coyne](https://blog.winterwalking.com/author/bill-coyne)

 10/6/14, 10:51 AM

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 Have you ever purchased ice cleats in the past and regretted the choice? Why? Perhaps you had a slip and fall incident and made a “reactive” decision that resulted in buying the cheapest thing you could find online or at your local big box retailer? Perhaps you then heard nothing but complaints from your people: “I can’t wear these indoors.” “My ice cleat broke.” “My cleats keep falling off.” 

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