Skid Shoes protect the solid steel augers of snow throwers and snow blowers from scratching and chipping concrete. They also help reduce pressure on the plow blade during storage. Be sure to adjust the skid shoes for the appropriate height to prevent the cutting edge from contacting the surface being cleared. Skid shoe design may depend on the unique weight of your equipment, so we suggest they be purchased from a genuine OEM original parts dealer, like us, when replacing or adding to your model.