Neos
NEOS INSULATED SHOE OVERCOVER WITH CRAMPONS NAVIGATOR GLACIER TREK 3XL
Regular price CA$20900Unit price /UnavailableLow stock (10 units)
Nat's
NAT'S G300 Snow Gripper Crampons
Regular price CA$1995Unit price /UnavailableIn stock (17 units)
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Neos
NEOS NAVIGATOR 5 WINTER (LINED) WITH 4XL CRAMPERS
Regular price CA$20900Unit price /UnavailableLow stock (3 units)
Neos
NEOS NAVIGATOR 5 WINTER (LINED) WITH 2XL CRAMPERS
Regular price CA$20833Unit price /UnavailableVery low stock (2 units)
Neos
NEOS NAVIGATOR 5 LINED 4XL WITHOUT CLEATS
Regular price CA$20900Unit price /UnavailableVery low stock (1 unit)
Neos
NEOS INSULATED SHOE OVERCOVER WITH NAVIGATOR GLACIER TREK XL CRAMPONS
Regular price CA$20833Unit price /UnavailableLow stock (7 units)
Due North
CLEATLESS TRACTION SYSTEM V3553570-L/XL
Regular price CA$5210Unit price /UnavailableLow stock (3 units)
How to choose ice cleats and snow grippers for winter
What is the difference between ice cleats, snow grippers and overshoes?
A snow gripper like the Nat's G300, at $19.95, attaches under the boot and suits short trips on packed snow and thin ice. Ice cleats bite deeper when the surface is glazed.
The Neos Navigator overshoe, at $209, covers the whole boot, keeps it warm and adds cleats under the sole. For going back and forth between the truck and the job site, a removable model is enough. For several hours outside in extreme cold, the insulated overshoe is more comfortable.
The Neos Navigator overshoe, at $209, covers the whole boot, keeps it warm and adds cleats under the sole. For going back and forth between the truck and the job site, a removable model is enough. For several hours outside in extreme cold, the insulated overshoe is more comfortable.
Which size should you choose for Neos overshoes?
Neos Navigator overshoes come in XL, 2XL, 3XL and 4XL, which covers large work boots. The XL and 2XL models sell for $208.33, the 3XL and 4XL for $209.
The Due North traction system comes in size L/XL, at $52.10. Quantities vary by size, with sometimes only one to three units in stock, so check the product page before ordering. Take the size of your largest boot, with the winter lining and thick socks, so the overshoe fits without forcing.
The Due North traction system comes in size L/XL, at $52.10. Quantities vary by size, with sometimes only one to three units in stock, so check the product page before ordering. Take the size of your largest boot, with the winter lining and thick socks, so the overshoe fits without forcing.
When and where should you use cleats at work?
Cleats are useful wherever the ground freezes: parking lots, outdoor stairs, job site walkways and loading docks. They reduce the risk of slipping, especially when carrying a load.
Remove them before entering a building, because the spikes slide on tile and smooth concrete. Store them clean and dry at the end of the day so they stay in good shape from one winter to the next. On a wet dock or walkway, check that all the spikes are present before every shift. A missing spike reduces grip on one side.
Remove them before entering a building, because the spikes slide on tile and smooth concrete. Store them clean and dry at the end of the day so they stay in good shape from one winter to the next. On a wet dock or walkway, check that all the spikes are present before every shift. A missing spike reduces grip on one side.
What should you plan for besides cleats when working outside in winter?
Cleats do not replace a good boot. Pair them with winter work boots that have non-slip soles, lined gloves like the Frost Free ($15.31 to $16.27) and a lined jacket.
For snow removal, add a manual shovel from $26.16 or a cordless snow shovel. The full selections are in our winter equipment and snow removal collections. Good footing starts with an insulated, dry boot, because a cold foot slows the pace before it hurts safety.
For snow removal, add a manual shovel from $26.16 or a cordless snow shovel. The full selections are in our winter equipment and snow removal collections. Good footing starts with an insulated, dry boot, because a cold foot slows the pace before it hurts safety.
How do you maintain cleats so they last several winters?
Rinse the cleats with clean water after a day in snow or de-icing salt and let them air dry, away from direct heat. Check the straps and elastic bands before each season, because they age faster than the spikes.
Worn spikes lose their bite. Replace the model if they are blunt or if the fastening strap is cracked. A $19.95 snow gripper is easy to replace, while a $209 overshoe deserves more careful upkeep.
Worn spikes lose their bite. Replace the model if they are blunt or if the fastening strap is cracked. A $19.95 snow gripper is easy to replace, while a $209 overshoe deserves more careful upkeep.