Vive cane ice tips (pair)

MobilityBudget-friendly

Safety level: Fall-safety / weight-bearing equipment. Check fit and installation; consider an OT or physio assessment.

Warning: Ice grip or cane ice tip: it adds grip on packed snow and ice only. Metal coils, studs and prongs become slippery on tile, stone, store floors and bare dry pavement, so take grips off and flip cane tips up as soon as you go inside. Check the size or shaft fit, make sure you can put it on and take it off safely (sitting down is easiest), and inspect it for wear or bent prongs before each outing. It does not replace good boots, cleared and salted paths, or handrails.

Last checked: October 2026

About this product

A pair of ice tips that attach above a cane's rubber tip. The listing describes a carbon-steel five-prong base that flips down for ice and up out of the way for indoors, a rubber pad, and a screw-on clamp for standard cane shafts.

Brand: Vive
Typical price (approx.): Approx. C$15 (Amazon.ca, November 2026)

Who it helps

This may help people who feel unsteady while walking or standing.

Check before buying

Flip the prongs up before you walk on indoor floors, store floors or bare dry pavement, where metal can skid. Installing it takes a screwdriver, so ask someone to help if your grip is weak. The maker says it does not fit quad canes, and some reviewers report the prongs bending, so check them after each use.
Check the weight capacity, dimensions and installation requirements on the manufacturer's page.
Check return policies in case it doesn't suit you.

Limitations

This is safety equipment: a poor fit or installation can make things less safe, not more. An OT or physio can help you choose and set it up.
ReachWell has not tested this item. Information here is general, based on the product type and the manufacturer's description.

Related guides

Ice grips and cane ice tips

Where to look

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Not medical advice. Check weight ratings and fit, and ask an occupational therapist if unsure.