Winter Maintenance

Winter traction devices like ice grips and ice creepers have become popular safety accessories, promising to transform ordinary footwear into snow-ready gear. Weather-related injuries are predominantly caused by slips or trips on ice and snow, accounting for 97% of all cases. While these devices provide some benefit during heavy snowfall, they face serious limitations once conditions change. Here are seven critical reasons why ice grips fail when you need them most—and what actually works.