--- title: Ice Cleat Blog | Winter Preparedness description: Winter Preparedness | 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) ## [Winter Is Coming... Are You Ready?](https://blog.winterwalking.com/winter-is-coming) By [Bill Coyne](https://blog.winterwalking.com/author/bill-coyne) 9/9/25, 12:45 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.winterwalking.com/hubfs/winter%20coming.gif)](https://blog.winterwalking.com/winter-is-coming) Winter is just around the corner, and with it comes a whole host of hazards that can pose a threat to the safety of your employees. As a responsible employer, it is crucial to start planning now to ensure the well-being of your staff and maintain a strong safety record for your company. One important aspect to consider when preparing for winter is providing your employees with the necessary equipment to prevent slips and falls on ice and snow. Industrial ice cleats and other winter traction aids can be incredibly effective in reducing the risk of accidents. However, before making a purchase, i\[…\] [Continue Reading](https://blog.winterwalking.com/winter-is-coming) ## [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) ## [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? [Continue Reading](https://blog.winterwalking.com/blog/do-ice-cleats-even-work) ## [YOU BOUGHT ICE CLEATS... NOW WHAT?](https://blog.winterwalking.com/blog/you-bought-ice-cleats-but-heres-whats-missing) By [Bill Coyne](https://blog.winterwalking.com/author/bill-coyne) 11/17/20, 7:45 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.winterwalking.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Winter-Walking-12_13_16-481.jpg)](https://blog.winterwalking.com/blog/you-bought-ice-cleats-but-heres-whats-missing) I speak to our customers on a regular basis. One in particular has been buying our ice shoe cleats for years. Despite their purchase, they’ve still had a few slip and fall accidents on the ice and snow and are frustrated. After the accident investigations, they realized each incident had the same the root cause: None of the employees who fell were wearing the ice cleats and winter traction aids that were being provided. [Continue Reading](https://blog.winterwalking.com/blog/you-bought-ice-cleats-but-heres-whats-missing) ## [Ask Your Employees These 3 Questions About Their Use Of Ice Cleats](https://blog.winterwalking.com/ask-employees-these-3-important-questions2) By [Bill Coyne](https://blog.winterwalking.com/author/bill-coyne) 3/28/17, 6:15 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.winterwalking.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Winter-Walking-03_28_17-496.jpg)](https://blog.winterwalking.com/ask-employees-these-3-important-questions2) Have you ever asked your employees for their feedback on the traction aids and ice cleats that you buy for them? If you have never done this, you are missing out on some very important information. This is one of the most critical and most often forgotten ways to increase employee buy-in. You will learn what is working well – and what is not – with the current ice cleats you provide to reduce winter slips and falls. Additionally, you will be building morale and reinforcing the notion that you care about employee safety. 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