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Description
Low Profile Ice Cleats for Safety Shoes, Hikers, and Low-Arch Work Boots | Tungsten Carbide, Rotatable Mid-Sole
Product Overview
The K1 Series low profile ice cleat is the mid-sole traction aid built for boots and safety shoes with low arches, flat soles, or minimal heel definition. Shorter tungsten carbide studs and a narrower rubber platform sit flush against footwear that standard-profile ice cleats rock and shift on. Same rotatable mid-sole platform as the K1 Original, reshaped for the boots the Original does not fit. One size fits most with a hi-vis orange elastic strap.
Key Features
- Shorter studs and narrower platform for low-arch footwear: Standard K1 mid-sole ice cleats are built for boots with a raised heel. On flat-soled work shoes, athletic-style safety footwear, or low-arch hikers, a standard cleat sits too high and rocks instead of gripping. Low profile ice cleats for safety shoes that sit flush and make full spike contact on every step.
- Hi-vis orange elastic strap for crew visibility: The orange strap stands out against dark boots in low-light winter conditions. Safety managers can confirm at a glance that workers are wearing traction on site. Ice cleats for flat-sole boots that safety managers can spot from across the site.
- Rotatable mid-sole for surface transitions: Flip the cleat to the top of the boot when you walk indoors, drive, or climb a ladder. The spikes face away from the surface without removing the cleat from the boot. Workers who move between ice and dry surfaces throughout the shift keep the cleat on and rotate as needed.
- 10 tungsten carbide spikes for ice and packed snow: Same spike count and material as every K1 mid-sole model. Tungsten carbide penetrates ice without dulling across a full winter season. The spike placement under the ball of the foot provides traction at the push-off point where forward slips begin.
Specifications
| Brand | K1 Series (by SureWerx) |
|---|---|
| Product No. | V9770250-O/S |
| Model | Mid-Sole - Low Profile |
| Profile | Low (shorter studs, narrower platform) |
| Spikes | 10 per pair (5 per foot), tungsten carbide, molded in |
| Material | Rubber pad / polymer blend, specially formulated |
| Strap | Hi-vis orange elastic, adjustable |
| Size | One Size Fits Most |
| Style | Non-defined heel (low-arch, flat-sole footwear) |
| Special Features | Flip-up spikes, slip-resistant, tear-resistant |
| Design | Rotatable mid-sole (flips to top of foot) |
| Boot Compatibility | Safety shoes, hikers, tactical boots, low-arch work boots |
| Replacement Spacer | V7770270-O/S (K1 Ice Cleat Spacer - Low Profile) |
| Warranty | 1 Year Limited Commercial Warranty |
Applications
The K1 low profile ice cleat fits footwear that standard-profile mid-sole ice cleats cannot grip properly. These are for workers whose boots have a flat sole or minimal heel rise.
- Electricians, maintenance techs, and trades wearing athletic-style safety shoes
- Security and patrol staff in tactical or hiker-style boots
- Inspectors, auditors, and site visitors in low-arch footwear
- Warehouse and logistics workers in composite-toe safety shoes
- Any worker whose flat-sole boots or safety shoes cause standard ice cleats to shift and lose contact
Cleanflow carries the full K1 Series lineup in Original, Low Profile, and High Profile. All traction aids are in the ice traction aids collection.
Buy K1 Low Profile Ice Cleats from Cleanflow
If your crew wears standard work boots with a defined heel, the K1 Mid-Sole Original is the standard-profile version. For deep tread boots like loggers and lineman boots, the K1 High Profile has taller studs. For hazardous environments, the K1 Intrinsic Low Profile uses non-sparking spikes with the same low-profile platform.
Cleanflow Utility Supply Company is an authorized K1 Series supplier. Ships free across Canada and the USA. 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
What boots does the K1 Low Profile ice cleat fit?
Ice cleats for hiking boots, safety shoes, tactical boots, and any footwear with a low arch or flat sole. The shorter studs and narrower platform sit flush on boots where the standard K1 Original rocks or shifts. If your boots have little to no heel rise, these low profile ice cleats for safety shoes and low-arch boots are the correct K1 model.
What is the difference between K1 Low Profile and Original?
Stud height and platform width. The K1 Original has standard-height studs and a wider platform for boots with a defined heel. The Low Profile has a lower platform shaped for flat-soled footwear. Both use 10 tungsten carbide spikes and the same rotatable mid-sole design. The Original has a black strap; the Low Profile has a hi-vis orange strap.
Why do standard ice cleats not fit safety shoes?
Most athletic-style work footwear and composite-toe shoes have a flat sole with minimal arch height. Standard-profile ice cleats are designed for boots with a raised heel, so the platform sits too high on flat soles and loses contact with the ground. The K1 Low Profile solves this with low profile ice cleats built for safety shoes and flat-soled work boots.
Does the hi-vis strap improve safety compliance?
The orange strap makes it visible from a distance whether workers are wearing traction. Safety managers running morning checks or doing site walks can confirm compliance without stopping each worker. It also improves visibility of the wearer in low-light winter conditions around vehicle traffic and equipment.
Is there an intrinsically safe version of the K1 Low Profile?
Yes. The K1 Intrinsic Low Profile uses non-sparking spikes certified for classified hazardous areas. Same low-profile platform for flat-soled boots, but with intrinsically safe spike material instead of tungsten carbide. For workers in refineries, chemical plants, or other hazardous environments who wear low-arch safety shoes.
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