How to make the outsole shoes non-slip?

The first frosts make you think about your safety, because you slip and fall a minute, which threatens injuries of varying complexity. The sole on winter shoes is often very slippery. Therefore, in order to avoid unpleasant consequences from walks in the street, it is necessary to take care of the condition of your shoes, namely, to make the sole less slippery. We will give you some simple and practical advice how to do it yourself, without the participation of shoe makers.

How to make a non-slip sole?

The methods that we will offer you are completely uncomplicated and accessible to everyone. For this you will not need special tools and tools.

1. Use a regular adhesive plaster. You can buy it in any pharmacy, but make sure it has a rough fabric base. Take the plaster and glue one on the toe, and the second in the heel area. This is a short-lived, but very effective way. If there is no patch, you can replace it with a piece of felt.

2. Glue and sand. A wonderful inexpensive way - glue "Moment" and sand. First you need to thoroughly wash and dry the sole. Take the glue and gently apply to the sole. It is best to do it in the middle of a thin zigzag. While it is not dry, sprinkle with sand. Pay attention that it was large enough, since fine grains of sand can not withstand the ice. Do not rush to wear shoes, the glue must dry, and for this it will take several hours.
3. Sandpaper. It can be used in two ways. For the first, take a fine-grained sandpaper and wipe it thoroughly with a sole. Thus, small bells will appear on it, which will slow down the sliding. For the second, use sandpaper and glue. Simply glue a piece on the sole.
   
   

4. Potatoes. Surprisingly, potato starch can save you from the ice. To do this, it is enough to rub the sole with it. True, it is necessary to do this before every exit to the street.

5. We make a pattern. This method can be used if the sole of your shoes is very smooth and very slippery. You can make a pattern using nails, a soldering iron or any hot rod. Do this very carefully, so as not to damage the sole, because it must continue to reliably protect you from frost and moisture.

6. Frequent washing. Surprisingly, washing shoes can save you from slipping, however, this only applies to shoes with a corrugated sole. There is no secret, just dirt prevents the corrugation from performing its functions, so it must be deleted.

All these methods are effective, but to avoid the hassle, it is better to pay attention to the quality of the soles during the purchase. For winter, the grooved and soft sole is perfect. Pay attention to polypropylene and avoid rubber, which is too slippery. When choosing, swipe it with your finger, so you can determine how stable it will be.