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Ice cleats

Winter Traction

Traction devices that strap over boots for footing on ice.

Approx. cost
$12–$50
Weight
6–14 oz per pair
Used in
2 kits

Purpose

Prevent falls on ice — on the lake, the driveway, or the trail.

Used in kits

Alternatives

  • Screw-in boot studs— Permanent grip on winter boots; not removable.

Maintenance notes

  • Check the straps and studs; retire when studs wear flat.

Buying considerations

  • Aggressive spikes suit bare ice; coils suit packed snow and pavement.
  • Size them to the boots you’ll actually wear.

Page history & editing

Revision status: approved Last edited 2026-07-01 by human editor