Due North Ice Cleats and Traction Aids

Matching a Due North Traction Aid to the Job

Due North ice cleats are chosen by hours on ice, not by how bad the ice is. A crew on glare ice for twenty minutes needs less coverage than a crew on packed snow for a full shift.

Model	Spikes per pair	Sizes	Best for
Light Industrial	12 (6 per foot), replaceable	S/M, L/XL	Minutes at a time, occasional crossings
All Purpose	[HELD, see handoff]	S, M, L, XL	Part of the day outdoors, mixed surfaces
All Purpose Industrial	16 (8 per foot)	S, M, L, XL	Regular outdoor rounds through the season
Heavy Duty Industrial	28 (14 per foot), molded in	S, M, L, XL	Most of a shift standing on ice
HTA Heel Traction Aid	8 (4 per foot), replaceable	One size	Drivers moving between ice and indoor floors

What changes between models is spike count, rubber volume, and how the aid attaches. The All Purpose and All Purpose Industrial cover most crews. Move up to the Heavy Duty only when workers are on ice long enough that spike wear becomes the constraint.

What's in Stock

Due North Light Industrial

The entry point among Due North tungsten carbide ice cleats, with twelve spikes across two sizes. The 360-degree pattern holds when a worker turns or steps sideways, not only on a straight heel strike. These are replaceable spike ice cleats, so a dulled spike pops out and a new one presses in rather than the whole aid going in the bin.

See the Light Industrial.

Due North All Purpose

The crossover model. A bi-directional tread and Pulse Grip pattern spread pressure across the whole foot, and the retention strap is an optional accessory rather than an integral part, which keeps the entry cost down for a crew that does not need it. Four sizes from S to XL.

See the All Purpose.

Due North All Purpose Industrial

Sixteen spikes, eight per foot at the heel and forefoot, on an industrial-grade natural rubber sole. Diamond Knurling inside the aid grips the boot upper so it does not rotate out of alignment through a shift. The XL fits pac boots, which matters on a mixed roster.

See the All Purpose Industrial.

Due North Heavy Duty Industrial

Twenty-eight spikes molded into the sole so they cannot pull out, on 40% more natural rubber than the standard models. The retention strap is integral rather than optional. These are the most aggressive industrial ice traction aids Due North builds.

See the Heavy Duty Industrial.

Due North HTA Heel Traction Aid

A heel traction aid for drivers, with a spike pad that flips up against the boot sole or slides out from under the heel. Eight replaceable spikes and a hook and strap adjustment that fits any boot. One size fits most, so a fleet order needs no sizing at all.

See the HTA Heel Traction Aid.

Sizing Across the Line

Sizing is not consistent across Due North ice cleats, and that is the most common reason a crew order comes back for exchange.

Model	Sizes	How it fits
Light Industrial	S/M, L/XL	S/M covers men's 3-7. L/XL covers men's 8-14.
All Purpose	S, M, L, XL	S men's 3-7, M 7.5-10, L 10.5-13. XL for pac boots 10 and up.
All Purpose Industrial	S, M, L, XL	Same four-size grid. XL fits pac boots and oversized winter footwear.
Heavy Duty Industrial	S, M, L, XL	Same four-size grid.
HTA Heel Traction Aid	One size	Hook and strap adjusts to the boot. No sizing needed.

Order ice cleats for work boots against the winter boot each worker actually wears, not their regular shoe size. On a roster with mixed footwear, the four-size models absorb the spread better than the two-size Light Industrial.

Related Categories

Due North sits inside the wider ice traction aids category. Ice cleats for work boots only help when the boot underneath is sound, so if the footwear is the weak point rather than the traction, winter safety boots are the place to start.

Buy Due North Ice Cleats Online from Cleanflow

Cleanflow Utility Supply Company is an authorized Due North supplier and ships Due North ice cleats across Canada and the USA. Free shipping on orders over $199. Returns accepted within 30 days at returns.cleanflow.net.

Call 1-866-335-1078 (Canada) or 1-204-888-8469 (USA), or email info@cleanflow.ca. Buying ice cleats in Canada for a whole crew is easier by phone, so ask about bulk quantities and net terms before the first freeze.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which Due North traction aid do I need for my crew?

Match spike count to hours on ice. The Light Industrial suits workers crossing ice for minutes at a time. The All Purpose and All Purpose Industrial cover part-day and regular exposure. The Heavy Duty handles full shifts. The HTA is the heel traction aid for drivers who step between ice and indoor floors.

Do Due North traction aids have replaceable spikes?

Some do. The Light Industrial and the HTA use replaceable Ice Diamond spikes that pop out and press back in. Replaceable spike ice cleats cost less across a season because you maintain the wear part. The Heavy Duty uses molded-in spikes instead, which will not pull out under load.

How do you size ice cleats for a work crew with mixed boots?

Size against the winter boot, not the shoe. Most Due North traction aids use a four-size grid from S to XL, with XL covering pac boots. The Light Industrial offers two sizes only. The HTA is one size fits most, so it suits any roster without measuring.

Do Due North traction aids come with a retention strap?

It depends on the model. The Heavy Duty ships with an integral strap already attached. The All Purpose and All Purpose Industrial take an optional retention strap sold separately. The Light Industrial and the HTA use their own heel and hook strap systems instead.

What is the difference between full-foot and heel-only ice cleats?

Full-foot models place spikes at the heel and forefoot, so both contact points grip. They are ice cleats you can wear on a ladder because the mid-sole stays clear, though Due North still advises care on metal rungs. The HTA is heel-only and relies on heel strike with full body weight.