Walk safely this winter with RUD Shoe Chains!

Walk and Work with Confidence & Safety

Working in the winter presents unique challenges for contractors, utility workers, delivery personnel and places where staff work outdoors during the winter months with slippery ice, deep snow and freezing temperatures. Weather-related slips and falls become a serious

hazard as winter conditions often make for wet or icy surfaces outdoors. Falls caused by slipping on ice or snow can cause broken bones and internal injuries, costing companies time and money. More and more companies are taking proactive measure to prevent their employees from being injured; some companies are now providing shoe chains to their employees keeping them safe from slipping and falling in the winter.

A safety product designed for fall prevention on snow and ice is RUD Bergsteiger original shoe chains. Designed to fit comfortably on your footwear and not roll off as you walk on snow and ice. These shoe and boot chains provide excellent traction on snow and ice and are the professional choice for utility workers, delivery personnel, maintenance workers, winter sportspersons and hikers – ideal for mountain trekking in summer and winter. Slick surfaces, snow, ice, oil, mud, slippery rocks, and wet grass - cause accidents that can be prevented by the use of wearing RUD Shoe Chains, which provides the user with traction and help prevent falls.

Getting to work -- and getting home – can be tricky during the winter season. Much of the U.S. was hit hard with winter storms last year; during one of the worst winter storms on the east coast last year many employees who were stranded at home while others like emergency workers and the utility companies had to work to keep things running; many of these professionals who must work during these winter storms will often wear boot chains to prevent slipping and falling on the slick roads and pathways. In fact, a hospital in Pennsylvania gave their employees and visiting employees "boot chains" to put on their shoes to give them extra traction as they travel to and from work.


BERGSTEIGER (Burg sti gur) - Means "man who lives in the mountain" in German, the perfect name for the RUD shoe chains. Made from case-hardened, high-grade cadmium-plated steel chain links for exceptional grip and designed for secure grip on slippery ground such as ice and snow, the Bergsteiger is a wise investment for anyone that must be out in winter condition. The shoe chains are made up of individually welded chain links to provide extra grip for better traction and vulcanized rubber, which allows for years of reliable use and quick and easy installation. The Bergsteiger is available in four sizes and can be easily slipped on to the footwear as needed. The compact carry-bag easily attaches to the user’s belt, although the user should allow the chains to dry before returning them to their carry bag.

RUD shoe chains are sold through an appointed RUD distributor or retail store.