What to attach to a slippery sole, so as not to walk all winter like a minefield

With the onset of winter, when temperatures hover around zero, the streets become slippery. This increases the risk of falling and getting injured. How to make shoes slip-free to protect yourself from trouble? We list the simplest ways.



The easiest way to protect yourself from ice is to glue a tissue-based patch on the sole. But the patch will save you a couple of hours at most. Therefore, this method is suitable only for emergency cases.

With glue and sand, you'll need
  • solvent
  • rubber
  • sand
  • brush


Progress of work
  1. First, you will need to wash and degrease the sole with alcohol. Gasoline and solvent are also suitable. But you need to be careful not to leave a stain on the leather top of your shoes.
  2. Put the glue on the clean sole.


  3. Evenly distribute the glue brush on its surface.
  4. Let me dry for 5-10 minutes.
  5. Put the sole in the sand, press and leave the shoes until the glue is completely dry.
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  6. The method is relatively simple, but also short-lived.


With sandpaper, you'll need it.
  • sandpaper
  • shears
  • superglue
  • brush


Progress of work
  1. Cut out some rectangular pieces from sandpaper that you can stick on your sole. Or circle the sole along the contour to cover the entire surface of the sole with sandpaper.


  2. Stick the cut pieces of sandpaper to the sole.
  3. Press the paper tightly and hold it in this position for a couple of minutes. Leave it to dry completely.


  4. This life hack allows you to safely walk on the most slippery ice. And for the whole winter, the sandpaper will have to be changed 5-6 times.


With the help of a furniture stapler you will need
  • stapler
  • stapler


Progress of work
  1. The method is simple and reliable, but requires some caution. Braces need to be selected so that they do not pierce through the sole.
  2. Drive the braces into the surface of the sole so as to create a new relief on it.


  3. One set of braces is enough for the whole winter, but it does not protect against slipping as well as sandpaper.




So that the shoes do not slip, the master can put special tiles. But if there is no time to turn to him or unwilling to overpay, then safely use the above methods to feel confident on the slippery road.